Audiology Health Tech: Patient Care & Hearing Aids

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Rochester (Beaver County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking an Audiology Health Technician to support the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. Tasks include greeting patients, triaging to audiologists, and preparing equipment for procedures in various clinical areas of the Audiology Section.

The role involves assisting with hearing tests, ear impressions, and hearing aid troubleshooting under the audiologist’s plan. On-site responsibilities include infection control and patient safety in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and escorting patients to audiology rooms.
• Triaging patients to an audiologist based on procedure complexity.
• Setting up equipment and patients for clinical procedures.
• Instructing patients and families on hearing loss or hearing aids.
• Completing non-diagnostic otoscopy and ear impressions.

Job description

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking an Audiology Health Technician to support the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. Tasks include greeting patients, triaging to audiologists, and preparing equipment for procedures in various clinical areas of the Audiology Section.

The role involves assisting with hearing tests, ear impressions, and hearing aid troubleshooting under the audiologist’s plan. On-site responsibilities include infection control and patient safety in a busy clinic.