VISION AND HEARING SCREENING TECHNICIAN ((PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL))

Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health is seeking a part-time contractual staff member to provide vision and hearing screenings for students in the Caroline County Public School System, Denton, MD. The role requires operating audiometric and vision screening equipment and maintaining related records on site.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of screening equipment experience, with substitutions allowed for education as described.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program.
• Notes: Candidates may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
• Notes: Substitution of U.S. Armed Forces service as described for Optometrist/Audiologist classifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and hearing screenings for students in the Caroline County Public School System.
• Operate and maintain screening equipment and keep records as required.

Skills

Screening equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audiometric equipment

Vision screening equipment

Job description

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Caroline County Health Department
Denton, MD 21629

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to provide vision and hearing screenings for students in the Caroline County Public School System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program.
• Notes:
  • 1. Candidates may substitute experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
  • 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Optometrist and Audiologist classifications or Optometrist or Audiologist specialty codes in the Optometry and Audiology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Experience in and/or working knowledge of core public health functions.
• 2. Experience working in a school setting.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination and required to demonstrate the ability to perform the work required of the position prior to appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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