Hearing Instrument Specialist – Audiology Tech

Veterans Health Administration; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Health Technician (HIS) to support the Audiology Service under supervision. The role covers clinical and patient care areas, assisting with hearing aids and related technologies, and ensuring proper room and equipment readiness under supervision of an audiologist.

Applicants must meet basic education, English proficiency, licensure, and NBC-HIS board certification requirements, with potential temporary appointments for non-board certified

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic anatomy of head and neck.
• Proficiency in infection control procedures.
• Ability to use basic computer software (email, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain stock and supply inventories.

Responsibilities

• Support Audiology services in clinical and patient care areas.
• Assist with hearing aid and assistive technology procedures under supervision.
• Prepare patient, equipment, and environment for audiology procedures.
• Provide triage/handling of patient calls and audiology requests.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Infection control

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Stock/inventory management

Education

Two academic years above high school with related coursework

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Health Technician (HIS) to support the Audiology Service under supervision. The role covers clinical and patient care areas, assisting with hearing aids and related technologies, and ensuring proper room and equipment readiness under supervision of an audiologist.

Applicants must meet basic education, English proficiency, licensure, and NBC-HIS board certification requirements, with potential temporary appointments for non-board certified