In PersonTravels to schools throughout Out-Wayne County.
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in a medical setting, such as a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital, or nine months of paid or volunteer experience working in an education setting, such as a daycare, after-school program, preschool, elementary or secondary school, school lunchroom, or school library.
A valid Michigan driver's license and a safe and acceptable driving record are required.
An automobile must be available for transportation during work hours; mileage is reimbursed.
Attend the two-week hearing threshold and one-week vision training courses provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and obtain hearing threshold and vision certification within two years of hire if trainings are offered, or as soon thereafter.
Demonstrate a professional attitude.
Demonstrate the ability to work with children, parents, and school staff in a friendly and supportive manner.
Responsibilities
Provide preliminary hearing screening to children and adolescents.
Provide vision screening to children and adolescents.
Document screening results correctly and in a timely manner.
Enter data into pre-approved forms and databases, and assist with generating monthly reports.
Correctly complete and submit necessary program forms, timesheets, and activity sheets in a timely manner.
Schedule screening sessions in the community.
Make follow-up telephone calls regarding screening sessions, results, and referrals.
Develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of people to assure efficient screenings.
Perform preliminary and retest hearing and vision screening at schools throughout Out-Wayne County to detect hearing or vision abnormalities in children.
Interpret and record test results and perform necessary follow-up by letter, phone, or conference.
Travel to schools throughout Out-Wayne County and use current county-wide and department-specific software to complete assignments.
Hearing and Vision Technicians 1 provide preschool and school-age hearing and vision screening in Michigan according to the Public Health Code; Act 368 of 1978; Part 93. Hearing and Vision Technicians are employed by local health departments (LHDs) and comprehensively trained by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide screenings in the LHD service area. Under limited supervision, this position performs preliminary and re-test hearing and vision screening at various schools throughout Out-Wayne County to detect hearing or vision abnormalities in children; interprets and records test results and performs any necessary follow-up by letter, phone, or conference; travels to various schools throughout Out-Wayne County and utilizes current county-wide and department-specific software to complete assignments.
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience Requirements
One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in a medical setting (Doctor's office, clinic or hospital) or nine (9) months of paid or volunteer experience working in an education setting (Daycare, after-school program, preschool, elementary/secondary school, school lunchroom and school library)
A valid state of Michigan driver's license with safe and acceptable driving record
An automobile available for transportation during work hours on a reimbursed mileage basis
Attend the two-week hearing threshold and the one-week vision training courses provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and obtain the hearing threshold and vision certification within two years of hire, if trainings are offered by MDHHS or as soon thereafter
Demonstrate a professional attitude
Demonstrate an ability to work with children, parents, and school staff in a friendly and supportive manner
Required Tasks
Provide preliminary hearing screening to children and adolescents
Provide vision screening to children and adolescents
Document results of screening correctly and in a timely manner
Enter data into pre-approved forms and databases. Assist with generating monthly reports
Correctly complete and submit necessary forms for each program, times sheets, and activity sheets in a timely manner
Schedule screening sessions in the community
Make follow-up telephone calls regarding screening sessions, results, and referrals
Develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of people to assure efficient screenings