Health Technician (Audiology)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

WINN Army Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA, is seeking an Audiology Assistant for a Direct Hire Solicitation. The role involves conducting hearing exams, assisting with hearing device fitting, and using the electronic health record to access patient information and schedule appointments.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience or nine semester hours of graduate-level study in Audiology-related fields, or a combination of education and experience totaling 100% requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including hearing exams, device fitting, and EHR use.
• Nine semester hours of graduate-level coursework in Audiology or related field (education option).
• Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify if total percentage is at least 100%.

Education

Graduate-level coursework in Audiology or related field

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at WINN Army Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the educational and/or experienc requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes conducting hearing exams; assisting with hearing device fitting; AND utilizing an electronic health record system to access and update patient information and schedule appointments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education:

A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Audiology Assistant, Hearing Instrument Specialist, or Audiology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.