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Newborn Screening Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Site Supervisor, Newborn Hearing Screen

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Screening: * The Site Supervisor maintains accountability to ensure that all eligible babies are screened. * Perform newborn hearing screenings in accordance with clinical protocols and hospital ...

Site Supervisor, Newborn Hearing Screen

Bedford, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Screening: * The Site Supervisor maintains accountability to ensure that all eligible babies are screened. * Perform newborn hearing screenings in accordance with clinical protocols and hospital ...

Site Supervisor, Newborn Hearing Screen

Bedford, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Screening: * The Site Supervisor maintains accountability to ensure that all eligible babies are screened. * Perform newborn hearing screenings in accordance with clinical protocols and hospital ...

RN Program Coordinator - Genetics

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Supports applications for Medicaid (Title XIX), newborn screening benefits, and other state/federal programs. * Advocates for patients throughout enrollment and assistance processes. * Program ...

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Newborn Screening information

What is a newborn screening?

A Newborn Screening job involves testing newborns for certain genetic, metabolic, and congenital conditions shortly after birth. Professionals in this role collect and analyze blood samples, ensuring early detection of disorders that could affect a baby's health. They work in hospitals, laboratories, or public health agencies to help facilitate early diagnosis and treatment. This job requires attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory procedures, and often collaboration with healthcare providers.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in newborn screening?

A typical day for a Newborn Screening professional involves handling and processing blood samples from newborns, performing diagnostic tests to identify potential metabolic or genetic disorders, and documenting results according to regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with laboratory colleagues, physicians, and public health officials to ensure timely follow-up on abnormal findings. The work often requires a mix of bench lab procedures, meticulous recordkeeping, and collaboration with other healthcare teams to ensure positive patient outcomes. This role is detail-oriented and fast-paced, given the importance of early detection for successful intervention.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in newborn screening, and why are they important?

To thrive in Newborn Screening, you generally need a background in medical laboratory science, nursing, or a related healthcare field, along with applicable state or national certifications. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, specimen collection tools, and strict adherence to protocols and diagnostic assays is essential. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure are important soft skills. These competencies are critical to ensure timely, accurate detection of treatable conditions in newborns and effective communication with healthcare teams and families.

How to become a newborn screening specialist?

To become a newborn screening specialist, individuals typically need a background in healthcare, such as a degree in medical laboratory science, nursing, or a related field. Certification or training in laboratory procedures and knowledge of genetic or metabolic disorders are often required, along with experience working in clinical or laboratory settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Newborn Screening jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Newborn Screening jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Newborn Screening jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Newborn Screening job openings:

Infographic showing various Newborn Screening job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Site Supervisor, Newborn Hearing Screen

Pediatrix

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago


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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
We invite you to join us in making a significant impact on the early detection of hearing loss in newborns by becoming a Newborn Hearing Screen Site Supervisor. As a Site Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing the Newborn Hearing Screen program at multiple sites within your region.
Responsibilities
The Site Supervisor is primarily responsible for the direct delivery of newborn hearing screening services and spends the required time actively performing and documenting hearing screenings. This role serves as the on-site technical lead, ensuring high-quality screening practices, supporting real-time workflow needs. Administrative responsibilities are limited and focused on immediate, site-level operational support.
Screening:
  • The Site Supervisor maintains accountability to ensure that all eligible babies are screened.
  • Perform newborn hearing screenings in accordance with clinical protocols and hospital requirements, which may include weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Meet screening expectations set by Hearing Screen Manager.
  • Inform Hearing Screen Managers immediately of any hospital issues or missed babies.
  • Where appropriate, be the primary point of contact with parents and ensure scheduling of all follow-up Outpatient appointments

Staffing & Scheduling:
  • Create schedules to ensure adequate coverage to meet hospital obligations and program requirements, escalate staffing gaps or concerns to the Hearing Screen Manager.
  • Review timecards and approve time off requests.
  • Participate in Hearing Screen Technician interviews and hiring, as directed by the Hearing Screen Manager.
  • Supervise Hearing Screen Technicians and conduct performance evaluations on all technicians annually.

Training:
  • Train all new hires and ensure continued training for current team members as well as monitor KPI's (key performance indicators) and review with team during monthly staff meetings.
  • Complete Company and Hospital requirements, including Orientation and Compliance modules as needed.
  • Provide real time technical guidance and support to screening staff, identify and escalate concerns or deviations in protocol.

Contract & Employee Relations:
  • Ensure consistent regular onsite visits, meet with hospital leadership including presenting reports.
  • Address team member and hospital concerns to ensure team members are meeting performance expectations.
  • Maintain screener TB/CPR/training requirements while being credentialled at a minimum of all locations supervised.
  • 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.

Reporting & Data Management:
  • Supervise daily state reporting for all team members and, where designated, complete and present all state and hospital reporting per state guidelines
  • Monitor and review Medical Sponsor reports and timely submission by physician sponsor, to ensure adherence to Medical Sponsor Policy.
  • Review and reconcile birth stats monthly utilizing resources as appropriate to resolve any questions / concerns prior to deadlines.
  • Monitor Power BI reports for site and Hearing Screen Technician (HST) efficiencies and address as needed.

Supplies & Equipment:
  • Monitor equipment check list weekly and ensure no parts are swapped out without contacting NATUS.

Other Duties:
  • The Site Supervisor will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
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.

Experience:
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience as a manager or combination of training and experience
  • Prior experience with newborns and/or in a healthcare setting
  • 1-2 years managing multiple sites (preferred)

Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to manage high stress in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry
  • Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
  • Ability to lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 lbs.

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.
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.

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