Audiology Health Tech - Mentor and Clinic Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Health Technician (Audiology) to support clinical programs in audiology and related patient care areas.

The role includes assisting audiologists with testing procedures and preparing patients for advanced assessments. The incumbent will work within the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service and must be able to sit, stand, walk, and assist patients as required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience comparable to the next lower level.
• Education options: two academic years above high school with related coursework OR degree with related coursework.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Support Audiology clinical programs across care areas.
• Prepare patients for advanced testing procedures.
• Mentor and train new Health Tech Assistants.
• May assist or lift a patient as needed during operations.

Skills

Mentor HTAs

Prepare testing procedures

Develop technician role

Education

Associate degree or higher with related coursework

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Health Technician (Audiology) to support clinical programs in audiology and related patient care areas.

The role includes assisting audiologists with testing procedures and preparing patients for advanced assessments. The incumbent will work within the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service and must be able to sit, stand, walk, and assist patients as required.