Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Overview

n 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 after a baby is born. You will work onsite at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for hearing loss. At Pediatrix, you will receive onthejob 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 This is a part time / per diem position located at St. David's Medical Center hospital in North Austin. Must be able to work 34 shifts per week with a 7am start time. Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required. n

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. n

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents : n

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. Pediatrixaffiliated 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 officebased practices. The group's highquality, evidencebased care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, qualityimprovement and safety initiatives. n

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 . n

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.

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