Audiology & Speech Pathology Technician (Clinical Support)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, seeks a Health Technician within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. The role supports clinical operations across Speech Pathology in all patient care areas.

Eligible candidates with appropriate education/experience may qualify; full performance level is GS-06 and duties include assisting with procedures and equipment, patient positioning, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of head/neck anatomy and oral structures; relates to speech-language pathology.
• Familiarity with medical terminology used in speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical operations in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service across patient care areas.
• Assist with ordering/tracking prosthetic items and communication devices.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for speech, language, voice and/or swallowing evaluations and treatments.
• Document and code patient procedures.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Prosthetic items & devices

Supply/equipment prep

Documentation & coding

Education

Associate degree or higher with related coursework

Bachelor's degree with 12 semester hours in related courses

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, seeks a Health Technician within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. The role supports clinical operations across Speech Pathology in all patient care areas.

Eligible candidates with appropriate education/experience may qualify; full performance level is GS-06 and duties include assisting with procedures and equipment, patient positioning, and documentation.