Hearing Instrument Specialist – Audiology Health Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Fayetteville VA Medical Center's Audiology Service in Wilmington, NC seeks a Health Technician (HIS) to support audiology clinical programs across patient care areas.

The position requires either completion of a Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists or two academic years of relevant coursework, along with licensure and NBC-HIS certification; duties include patient care support, triage,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible under VA policy.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Education/Experience: Apprenticeship in Hearing Aid Specialty or two years of related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Support audiology clinical programs across patient care areas.
• Assist with program operations within Audiology service.

Skills

Communication

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Patient education

Problem solving

Triaging calls

Education

Apprenticeship program (Hearing Aid Specialist)

Two years of relevant coursework (hearing science, anatomy & physiology, etc.)

Job description

United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Fayetteville VA Medical Center's Audiology Service in Wilmington, NC seeks a Health Technician (HIS) to support audiology clinical programs across patient care areas.

The position requires either completion of a Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists or two academic years of relevant coursework, along with licensure and NBC-HIS certification; duties include patient care support, triage,