Job Details

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• Maintains office files; purges outdated files.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.