Audiology Health Technician: Patient Care & Hearing Tech

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Audiology & Speech Pathology Service at VA North Texas Healthcare System in Dallas, TX is seeking a Health Technician. The incumbent will be assigned to a primary duty station and will support clinical programs in Audiology and other patient care areas.

Travel is occasionally required. Qualifications include US citizenship, six months of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education, and education requirements such as two academic years above high school with related

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy of the head and neck.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic hearing assistive technologies.
• Knowledge of basic infection control procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain stock and supply level inventories.
• Skill in using basic computer software such as email, spreadsheet and word processing.

Skills

Head and neck anatomy

Hearing physiology

Hearing aids & devices

Communication skills

Infection control procedures

Inventory management

Basic computer skills

Education

Two academic years above high school with related coursework

Bachelor's degree with related coursework or in a relevant major

Job description

The Audiology & Speech Pathology Service at VA North Texas Healthcare System in Dallas, TX is seeking a Health Technician. The incumbent will be assigned to a primary duty station and will support clinical programs in Audiology and other patient care areas.

Travel is occasionally required. Qualifications include US citizenship, six months of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education, and education requirements such as two academic years above high school with related