Hearing and Vision Technician Manistee

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

• Integrity
• Service Oriented
• Health Equity
• Communication
Community Engagement

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Under general supervision, conducts hearing and vision screenings for children according to established standards and schedules. Coordinates testing with school personnel. Identifies children with hearing or vision problems and initiates appropriate referral and follow up for those not passing. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with State program requirements and standards.

• Coordinates and plans effective and timely schedules of hearing and vision testing with multiple pre-schools, schools, or defined populations.
• Conducts vision and/or hearing screening of pre-school or school-aged children.
• Interprets screening results and identifies children with normal or serviceable hearing and vision, or those with potential hearing or vision problems.
• Accurately records test results, and reports to school staff and parents. Enters data into electronic health records and State database according to established procedures.
• Makes recommendations and referrals for further examinations for children with hearing or vision problems based on State guidelines.
• Sends appropriate notification of results and follow-up letters to providers and/or parents according to established procedures.
• Assists in testing and/or follow up of children needing further evaluation. Follows up with school staff and parents regarding any failed tests and updates records accordingly.
• Disseminates education and informational resources as needed.
• Ensures screening equipment is in working order and properly calibrated.
• Maintains current knowledge of State program policies and protocols and ensures effective compliance and adherence to quality standards and program requirements.
• Attends required continuing education workshops, and agency meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in response to emergencies, workloads or staffing shortages. Works flexible hours as needed.
• May complete special projects such as data compiling and entry, filing, mailing, copying, and so forth as requested.
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness Incident Command System (ICS) as assigned.
• Maintains up-to-date vaccines including flu (influenza,) in accordance with CDC guidelines: Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers.

• Ability to read, write and calculate at a level normally acquired through completion of high school.
• Successful completion of comprehensive training courses, including practicums, with all ages of children.
• Knowledge of public health and ability to enter and access information in electronic health record at a level normally acquired through one to two years related experience.
• Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver’s license and current certificate of insurance to travel to school sites, or other locations for work, training or meetings.
• Ability to plan and schedule own work, accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with established standards, and multi-task.
• Interpersonal and communications skills necessary to effectively engage children and keep on task, and to gather and exchange information with school personnel, providers and parents.
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on screening equipment.