Audiology Health Technician – Hearing Aid Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in North Carolina seeks a Health Technician (HIS) to support audiology services across clinical areas. The role involves assisting in hearing instrument services, patient education, and ensuring proper documentation under audiologist supervision.

The position requires basic anatomy knowledge, infection control, and proficiency with common computer software, with opportunities for growth from GS-05 to GS-06 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists; OR two academic years above high school that includes coursework related to hearing science, anatomy and physiology, hearing instrument science, gerontology, psychology or other general healthcare areas.
• Must hold a full, current license or registration to practice as a HIS in a state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Active NBC-HIS board certification is required.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Following instructions

Inventory management

Hearing aids knowledge

Patient education

Education

Two years of college coursework in hearing science/related health field

Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in North Carolina seeks a Health Technician (HIS) to support audiology services across clinical areas. The role involves assisting in hearing instrument services, patient education, and ensuring proper documentation under audiologist supervision.

The position requires basic anatomy knowledge, infection control, and proficiency with common computer software, with opportunities for growth from GS-05 to GS-06 based on experience and qualifications.