Hearing Instrument Specialist - Audiology Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

NBC-HIS board certification

Resumo da oferta

Kansas City VA Medical Center seeks a Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist) to support Audiology services across sites as workload requires. Under supervision of an audiologist, you will help with hearing aids, patient care, and equipment maintenance.

Applicants must meet education, licensure, and NBC-HIS board certification requirements; temporary appointments may be offered for non-board-certified candidates while pursuing certification. The role requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of head and neck anatomy and physiology relevant to hearing
• Understanding of infection control guidelines for clinical settings
• Proficiency with basic computer software (email, spreadsheets, word processing)
• Strong written and oral communication abilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Experience maintaining stock and supply inventories

Responsabilidades

• Support Audiology services in patient care areas.
• Assist in hearing aid devices, maintenance, and related equipment.
• Triage calls and audiology requests under supervision of an audiologist.

Conhecimentos

Anatomy knowledge (head and neck)

Infection control procedures

Computer skills (email, spreadsheets,

Communication skills

Instruction following ability

Stock/inventory management

Formação académica

Two academic years of college coursework related to hearing science or healthcare

Apprenticeship program for Hearing Aid Specialists

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kansas City VA Medical Center seeks a Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist) to support Audiology services across sites as workload requires. Under supervision of an audiologist, you will help with hearing aids, patient care, and equipment maintenance.

Applicants must meet education, licensure, and NBC-HIS board certification requirements; temporary appointments may be offered for non-board-certified candidates while pursuing certification. The role requires U.S. citizenship.