Vision And Hearing Screening Technician

Caroline County • Caroline, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time contractual position provides vision and hearing screenings for students in the Caroline County Public School System. The position is located at the Caroline County Health Department in Denton, Maryland.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and have one year of experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program. Qualifying equipment-operation experience may substitute for up to four years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. Qualifying U.S. Armed Forces military service in specified Optometrist or Audiologist classifications may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle; those employees must hold a motor vehicle operator's license valid in Maryland. Candidates may be required to undergo a medical examination and demonstrate their ability to perform the work before appointment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• One year of experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program.
• Candidates assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical examination and demonstrate the ability to perform the work required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or working knowledge of core public health functions.
• Experience working in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and hearing screenings for students in the Caroline County Public School System.
• Operate audiometric and vision screening equipment as part of a vision and hearing screening program.

Benefits

• Contractual employees who meet eligibility conditions may receive subsidized medical and prescription coverage, with the State subsidizing 75% of the cost and the employee paying 25%.
• Eligible employees may enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, with the employee paying the full premiums.
• Leave may be granted after 120 days of work in a 12-month period, accruing at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED