Job Information
Berrien County Health Department - Hearing and Vision Technician in St Joseph, Michigan
Hearing and Vision Technician
- $30,499 - $34,307/ Year
Duties:
- Schedules and performs screening tests on children in schools and clinics for the detection of hearing and vision problems.
- Contacts and follows up with parents of children who fail hearing and vision tests; explains results and refers them to appropriate clinics or agencies.
- Records results of testing procedures, prepares required reports, and sends reports to the state as required.
- Maintains instruments to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Maintains office files; purges outdated files.
- Prepares and mails testing packets to schools.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and instruments; orders supplies according to established department procedures.
- Attends hearing and vision workshops.
- Coordinates otology clinics.
- May provide assistance to other programs during the summer months.
- This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED.
- No prior experience as a Hearing and Vision Technician is required.
Special Requirements:
- Will be required to obtain and maintain certification by the Michigan Department of Community Health through the successful completion of a training course and regular attendance at regional workshops.
- Employees will be hired at a trainee wage until certification is obtained.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Able to work patiently with children of various ages.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.