Hearing and Vision Technician (10-month)

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Hearing and Vision Technician to conduct screening tests in schools and pre-school centers. The role requires a valid driver's license and two years of college education, along with experience in health or social services. Responsibilities include administering tests, documenting results, and training new employees.

Qualifications

• One year of experience providing services to children and families in a health, education, or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Administers audiometric and vision screening tests using standardized equipment.
• Documents results of screening in school and Health Department records.
• Contacts schools and schedules testing duties.

Skills

Communication

Training

Education

Completion of two years of college

Job description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 10, Regular Schedule: 35 Hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Clinical Services/Division of School & Adolescent Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County general Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotionsand changes in job duties due toreclassificationas separate work experience on your application. You must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not
being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for
an interview may provide a resume at that time.

YouMUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, CertificationsandEducationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof
of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, conducts hearing and vision screening tests in schools and pre-school centers.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Administers audiometric and vision screening tests, using standardized testing equipment and techniques.
• Interprets results to school nurses and other appropriate professional personnel.
• Contacts schools and pre-school centers and schedules testing duties
• Controls the orderly flow of participants to and from the testing area
• Refers for follow-up care those with suspected vision or hearing impairments.
• Documents results of screening in both the school records and the Health Department's records (including electronic medical record).
• Compiles statistics of the hearing and vision testing program.

Examples of Other Duties

• Trains and assists new employees
• May perform other duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum
qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the
class. Each position may be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Required Qualifications
Completion of two years of college
Plus
One year of experience providing services to children and families in a health, education, or social services setting.

(Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. Additional education in social sciences, education, health or nursing may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Licensesand Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the
time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required
qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial
transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, CertificationsandEducationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof
of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree
equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Hearing and Vision Technician (10 Months)
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which
includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present
experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The duties of this classification entail walking and some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight. Positions are required to travel to various testing sites located throughout the County.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug
screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and
fingerprinting checks.