Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Full and Part Time Positions!

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!

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Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

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

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents: Health Insurance including prescription drugs
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term disability options
Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount*
401k with company match**
Long Term Care (LTC)
Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
Identity Protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

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

The pay for this position ranges from $15.00- $18.50 per hour and is based on years of relevant experience.

About Us

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation's leading provider of physician services. 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. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.

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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.