Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Pediatrix

Overview:

 

 

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician!

 

As a newborn hearing screen technician, you will provide hearing screens in the hospital to babies who are just a few days old. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for medical disorders that may occur in or after the newborn phase. We provide you on the job training needed to succeed!

 

Piedmont Fayette Hospital

 

Responsibilities:

On a typical day, you will conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom’s hospital room, and help educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools we provide. You will also be in charge of entering patient data and validation of hearing screens, as needed. Additional responsibilities may include helping to confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments, following up on any equipment issues and training new staff.

• Performing newborn hearing screens
• Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian
• Documenting hearing screen results accurately
• Following protocol for timely submission of billing
• Following protocol related to security and identification of infants
• Following infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
• Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner
• Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
• Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience working with infants preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry
• 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 holidays required
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of shift)
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently

Minimum Qualification/Education Level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).                                        

Preferred Experience Years:  One to three months related experience                                                             

Experience Industry: Healthcare                                                              

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Benefits and Compensation:

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us:

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

 

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.