Hearing Instrument Specialist - Health Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a full-time Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist).

The position requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and completion of specified education/experience with NBC-HIS board certification or eligibility for temporary appointment under supervision. Candidates must meet the basic requirements, including licensure to practice as a HIS, and be able to work under supervision of a licensed audiologist.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• English language proficiency.
• Completion of required apprenticeship or two academic years post-high school in relevant healthcare fields.
• Current license/registration to practice as HIS in a state.
• NBC-HIS board certification (or eligible for temporary appointment under supervision).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient education and care under supervision of a licensed audiologist.
• Assist with placement, fitting and maintenance of hearing instruments.
• Document patient procedures and care activities.
• Maintain stock and supplies related to hearing instruments.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Infection control

Computer skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Stock/inventory management

Education

Two academic years above high school (hearing science, anatomy, hearing instrument science, gerontology, psychology)

Job description

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a full-time Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist).

The position requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and completion of specified education/experience with NBC-HIS board certification or eligibility for temporary appointment under supervision. Candidates must meet the basic requirements, including licensure to practice as a HIS, and be able to work under supervision of a licensed audiologist.