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Infographic showing various Entry Level Health Policy job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $124,198 per year, or $59.7 per hour.

Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix

Salem, OR

Per diem

Re-posted 23 days ago

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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

605th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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 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.
 
Salem Health
  • Per Diem role - very part time, less than 20 hours per week
  • Daytime shifts, 2-3 days per week
  • Start time 8 am or 10 am with flexible end time depending on the number of eligible babies

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 with all company and facility policies and procedures including, but not limited to, appropriate PPE, required vaccinations and other safety/security protocols, Company and Hospital Orientations and annual compliance modules; Raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and/or leadership as appropriate to HS Manager. 
  • Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen; the technician will only screen patients that are in the appropriate state to 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 consideration required at 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 the appropriate process to 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 receives appropriate education about 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, where appropriate. 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 must obtain upon offer.  
  • Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required                                       

Preferred Experience Years:  

  • Entry Level  
  • One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting 

Skills/Abilities:    

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to maintain a high level of 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 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)

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