Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Part TimePosition

Overview

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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 after

a baby is born. You will work on‐site at one or more hospital

locations to screen newborns for hearing loss. At Pediatrix, you

will receive on‐the‐job training. This includes annual

certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. By

offering this certification, we strive to ensure our employees are

adept in improving early detection of hearing impairments and

encouraging timely intervention. n The Johns

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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.

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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

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Qualifications

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• 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

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Minimum

Qualification / Education Level : High school diploma or

general education degree (GED).

Preferred

Experience Years : Entry Level. One to three months

related experience

Experience Industry :

Entry Level

Healthcare

Benefits

and Compensation

Take

great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM

At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not

only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our

employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is

YOU.

We take

pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans

that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and

overall well‐being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited

to : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA,

Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee

Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost,

while others require a cost share between employees and the

company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for

these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our

benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix &

Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their

families.

The

pay for this position ranges from  $17.10‐ $21.60

per hour  and is based on years of relevant

experience.

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.

Please

Note : Fraudulent job postings / job scams are becoming increasingly

common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the

Pediatrix Careers

site :   www.pediatrix.com / careers .

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.