Part Time Hearing & Vision Technician

General Summary

Schedules and performs hearing and vision screens for preschool and school-aged children. Completes paperwork according to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Macomb County protocol. Maintains communication and organization of all components with staff members. This position is considered as essential personnel for a public health emergency response per the State's Emergency Management Act 390 and Macomb County emergency Management Resolution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Congducts hearing and vision screening for preschool and school-aged children.
• Completes and submits reports yielding results of screening.
• Aids in interpreting results to students and parents.
• Provides referral information as determined by the results of screening.
• Schedules hearing and vision screening with school personnel.
• Attends annual training as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Department (MDHHS).
• Complies with Michigan Child Protection Law 1975, PA 238, MCL 722.621 as a mandated reporter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational, recreational or volunteer capacity preferred.

Competencies For Successful Performance Of Job Duties

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Macomb County protocol.
• Health Insurance Privacy and Portability Act (HIPPA) knowledge and compliance.
• Health department policies and procedures.
• Basic mathematical functions.
• Time Management and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Decision-making ability and problem solving skills.
• Effective speaking, writing and understanding the English language.
• Tact and courtesy.
• Decision-making ability and problem solving skills.
• Manual dexterity.
• Lift/carry/move objects up to 34 pounds.
• Push/pull objects.
• Reach overhead and forward reaching.
• Sit in a seated position.
• Stand in an upright position.
• Walk considerable distances.
• Run considerable distances.

Physical Demands

• Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: Frequently/Continuously.
• Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): Frequently/Continuously.
• Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: Never.
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): Never.
• Digging: Never.
• Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: Never.
• Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: Frequently/Continuously.
• Kneeling to work at low levels: Occasionally.
• Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: Occasionally.
• Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: Never.
• Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): Never.
• Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: Frequently/Continuously.
• Standing in an upright position without movement: Never.
• Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: Frequently/Continuously.
• Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: Never.

General Requirements And Disclaimers

• Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.