Position: Vision and Hearing Technician

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional School Health Specialist, the incumbent in this position performs technical work in the development of the Vision/Hearing Screening Program and assures that the screening services are made available to all students. This is paraprofessional work and is carried out according to standard practices and procedures established by the Board of Education and the State of Maryland.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operation of the Vision and Hearing Screening Program;
• Instructs others in administering screenings, as well as independently performing screenings utilizing such instrument as the Titmus Vision Testor, Maico Audiometer, and other vision screening equipment;
• Screens students in designated grades for visual acuity and color-vision perception;
• Screens students in designated grades for hearing with audiometric equipment;
• Records findings for students in permanent health folder;
• Prepares statistical reports of program for Supervisor of Health Services and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene;
• Provides individual instruction to new staff on policies and procedures of the program;
• Responsible for maintaining an equipment inventory;
• Attends designated workshops and in-services in order to maintain proficiency and knowledge; and
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Skill and good judgment in conducting vision and hearing screenings;
• Considerable knowledge of the procedures, principles, equipment standards and methods of vision and hearing screening;
• Ability to work well with students and staff;
• Ability to maintain clear, concise and accurate records; and
• Willingness to be flexible in scheduling work assignments.  

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED supplemented by three (3) years of experience using vision and hearing equipment; or any equivalent combination of expertise and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.