Audiology Health Technician - Hearing Care Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, MA is seeking a Health Technician (Audiology) for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. The position supports Audiology and Speech Pathology Services and requires meeting basic qualifications for HTA, GS-04/05/06, with potential placement based on experience and education.

Applicants must meet citizenship requirements and complete the required education or experience as described for GS-04 to GS-06, including knowledge of ear anatomy, hearing aids, and

Qualifications

• Two academic years above high school leading to an associate degree or a bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the position.
• Six months of experience comparable to the next lower level showing the relevant duties.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
• English language proficiency to be appointed.
• Loss of credential requires removal from assignment.
• Foreign education considerations if applicable.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Clear communication

Hearing assistive tech

Infection control procedures

Stock inventory management

Basic computer literacy

Education

Associate degree or higher with related courses

Bachelor's degree with related coursework

Experience/education combination

Tools

Email

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

The VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, MA is seeking a Health Technician (Audiology) for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. The position supports Audiology and Speech Pathology Services and requires meeting basic qualifications for HTA, GS-04/05/06, with potential placement based on experience and education.

Applicants must meet citizenship requirements and complete the required education or experience as described for GS-04 to GS-06, including knowledge of ear anatomy, hearing aids, and