Temporary Certified Vision Screening/Hearing Screening Tech

Certified Hearing Screening/Vision Screening TechnicianQualifications: High School Diploma IDPH Certificate: Hearing Screening/Vision Screening Technician IDPH Hearing Instrument Dispenser License preferredOverview: Provides support to the SEDOL Audiological Services staff, SEDOL Hearing Impaired Program Itinerant staff, SEDOL and District staff, and SEDOL preschool diagnostic teams as directed by the audiologist.Job Functions:Manage Member District and SEDOL Remote Microphone (RM) ProgramMaintain database of all district and SEDOL RM systemsTrack all equipment, warranties, service contracts and loss policies for all district and SEDOL RM systemsAssign systems as required per student's IEP or 504Prior to the start of the school year, prepare systems for each studentInform districts of purchasing needs for any new equipment needed, service contracts or loss replacementTroubleshoot, repair and send in equipment for service as requiredTrack all systems returned at the end of each school year and send in units for service to the manufacturerProcess loss claims as requiredDeliver equipment to schools as requested by districts/audiologists/itinerantsManage Hearing Aid Loaner LibraryMaintain database of available loaner aidsProgram loaner hearing aids as neededPerform verification of hearing aids and making necessary adjustments based on specifications from the audiologistKeep track of aids loaned to studentsSend aids for repair when neededManage Remote Microphone (RM) Home Lending ProgramMaintain database of all available equipment in the lending programContinue to reach out to districts to include older equipment to the programAssign appropriate units to students and prepare for delivery to familyFollow up with family by sending the benefit questionnaireOrder supplies needed for maintaining Remote Microphone systems for the studentsMaintain spreadsheets for accessories billed back to districtsCreate invoices for reimbursement to SEDOL for suppliesMake earmold impressions and process order as needed or requested by audiologist or hearing itinerantTravel to school if necessaryAssist audiologists in testing young or difficult-to-test studentsProvide vision screenings for early childhood evaluations requested by SEDOL or district ECAT teamsAssist SEDOL CAVT's at building level screenings if neededSalary: $18.93 - $24.23 per hour, dependent upon verifiable previous experience.