Audiology Health Tech: Hearing Aid Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, within the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, seeks a Health Technician to support clinical programs in audiology.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, equipment maintenance, and administrative duties across Audiology services. The role requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and a mix of education/experience as defined by VA standards.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required per VA policy
• Six months of experience at next lower level or equivalent education
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Two academic years above high school with related courses or higher
• Combination of experience and education allowed
• Physical capability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods and fine-eye hand coordination

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: greet and escort patients
• Prepare patients for tests and group/individual instructions
• Conduct non-diagnostic hearing screenings
• Perform cerumen management and earmold impressions
• Troubleshoot and repair hearing aids; pair devices via Bluetooth
• Schedule appointments and manage office supplies
• Maintain infection control and clean/disinfect equipment

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, within the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, seeks a Health Technician to support clinical programs in audiology.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, equipment maintenance, and administrative duties across Audiology services. The role requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and a mix of education/experience as defined by VA standards.