Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

The Hearing Screen Technician (HST) performs hearing screens and provides education to parents on the relevance of hearing screens and the importance of early intervention.

• Comply withall company and facility policies and procedures including, but not limited to,appropriate PPE,requiredvaccinations and other safety/security protocols, Company and Hospital Orientations and annual compliance modules; Raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and/or leadership asappropriate toHS Manager.

• Evaluate each patient for "screen readiness" prior to performing a screen; the technician will only screen patients that are in theappropriate stateto achieve a reliable result (fed, quiet, not moving/agitated, calm)

• Collect all necessary data/demographics for each baby. Perform the hearing screen and all screen-related services on all eligible babies during each shift. Ensure documentation protocol is followed for every screen.

• Treat each screened baby (and his/her family) with the care and considerationrequiredat this important development milestone.

• Upload all screen results/billing/state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure the stats for each screen are complete and reconciled, unless otherwise instructed by Site Supervisor.

• Perform all screens in an efficient manner and follow theappropriate processto minimize time in the patient room, without sacrificing quality or patient education / satisfaction.

• Ensure all relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby, and the parent/guardian receivesappropriate educationabout the necessity of the screen, and what to do with the results.

• Notify Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.

• Schedule Outpatient appointment for refer babies, whereappropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Experience Industry: Entry Level Healthcare

Minimum Qualification/Education Level:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Current CPR Certification or mustobtainupon offer.

• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidaysrequired

Preferred Experience Years:

• Entry Level

• One to three months ofpreviousexperience with newborns and in a medical setting

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality

• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidaysrequired

• Ability tofrequentlylift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand and walkfrequently(95% of shift)

• Ability to push/pull up to 100 poundsfrequently

• Demonstrate sensitivity when speaking to family and when handling patients

• Computerproficiencyand ability to performaccuratedata entry

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