Audiology Health Technician: Hearing Aids & Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37–50 days of annual paid time off

Health, vision, dental, term life insurance

Retirement plan with federal contributions

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring for a position in the Audiology Service at the Durham VA Medical Center. This role involves providing patient care, including instruction and counseling on hearing aids, maintaining equipment, and performing checks on devices.

Successful candidates will have a relevant license and may range from GS-05 to GS-06 in grade. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted license or registration as a HIS.
• Board certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) is required.
• Experience in performing non-diagnostic otoscopy and hearing aid repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient instruction and counseling on hearing loss or hearing aids.
• Perform listening checks on hearing aids and respond to routine inquiries.
• Maintain clean and disinfected instrumentation and equipment.

Skills

Proficient in spoken and written English

Knowledge of basic anatomy of the head and neck

Skill in using basic computer software

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Education

Completion of Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists

Successful completion of two academic years above high school

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring for a position in the Audiology Service at the Durham VA Medical Center. This role involves providing patient care, including instruction and counseling on hearing aids, maintaining equipment, and performing checks on devices.

Successful candidates will have a relevant license and may range from GS-05 to GS-06 in grade. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off.