Audiology & SLP Health Tech - Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC invites applications for a Health Technician (Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Support). The role supports patient care and administrative tasks in the audiology/SLP clinic, under supervision of a licensed professional.

Qualifications include experience or education in health-related fields, with specific pathways outlined by the VA. The position emphasizes infection control, patient preparation for testing, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Six months of experience comparable to the next lower level in related duties.
• Education path includes two academic years above high school or an associate degree with health-related coursework.
• Experience/education combinations are qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming devices from patients with hearing aids, assistive tech, or cognitive-communication devices and prepare/charge devices as needed.
• Adhere to infection control, cleaning, sterilization, and disposal procedures including endoscopes and radiation safety.

Skills

Patient care support

Infection control procedures

Education

Two academic years above high school leading to an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 semester hours in health-related courses

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC invites applications for a Health Technician (Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Support). The role supports patient care and administrative tasks in the audiology/SLP clinic, under supervision of a licensed professional.

Qualifications include experience or education in health-related fields, with specific pathways outlined by the VA. The position emphasizes infection control, patient preparation for testing, and collaboration with