Audiology Health Technician — Patient Care & Hearing Aids

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, MA is seeking a Health Technician (Audiology) to support patient care within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Services.

This full-time role (40 hours weekly) operates under the supervision of the Chief of Audiology. Responsibilities include direct patient care and administrative duties, such as patient instruction, hearing aid support, and accurate chart documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of head and neck anatomy.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of hearing assistive technology and hearing aids.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and escorting patients.
• Patient instruction and counseling on hearing loss or hearing aids.
• Hearing aid troubleshooting and basic testing support.
• Documentation of patient procedures in medical records.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Clear communication

Infection control

Inventory/documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree related to health care

Tools

ROES/Electronic medical records

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, MA is seeking a Health Technician (Audiology) to support patient care within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Services.

This full-time role (40 hours weekly) operates under the supervision of the Chief of Audiology. Responsibilities include direct patient care and administrative duties, such as patient instruction, hearing aid support, and accurate chart documentation.