Audiology Health Technician – Hearing Instrument Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salisbury (NC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Technician (HIS) to support the Audiology & Speech Service at the W.G. "Bill" Hefner VAMC in Salisbury, NC.

You will assist with clinical activities across audiology and patient care areas under licensed audiologists. Entry-level responsibilities include basic ear anatomy knowledge, infection control, patient education, and routine administrative duties.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of basic anatomy of the head and neck.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in using basic computer software to complete tasks such as email, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain stock and supply level inventories.

Aufgaben

• Support the Audiology clinical programs and health services.
• Provide patient education and training related to hearing instruments under supervision.
• Triage of patient telephone calls or audiology requests.
• Assist with preparation of patients, equipment and environment for procedures.
• Maintain stock and supplies across all clinical areas.

Kenntnisse

Anatomy knowledge

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Stock/inventory management

Ausbildung

Apprenticeship program for Hearing Aid Specialists

Two years of college coursework in hearing/healthcare

Tools

Hearing aid software

Jobbeschreibung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Technician (HIS) to support the Audiology & Speech Service at the W.G. "Bill" Hefner VAMC in Salisbury, NC.

You will assist with clinical activities across audiology and patient care areas under licensed audiologists. Entry-level responsibilities include basic ear anatomy knowledge, infection control, patient education, and routine administrative duties.