Hearing Instrument Technician: Patient Care & Aids Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

This position is located within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville VA Medical Center, Audiology Service, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The health technician supports clinical audiology programs and patient care areas under supervision of an audiologist, performing triage, basic hearing aid care, and patient education. Open Continuous Announcement until Nov 9, 2026; GS-05/06 level with requirements including apprenticeship or two years of related coursework, and NBC-HIS

Qualifikationen

• Education/Certification must be completed or in progress before hire.
• Citizenship requirement and English language proficiency apply.
• Board certification/licensure requirements must be met for eligibility.

Aufgaben

• Support patient care in audiology without full licensure.
• Triage patient calls and audiology requests with plan of care.
• Troubleshoot hearing aids and assist with earmold impressions.
• Maintain stock, equipment, and patient education per protocol.

Kenntnisse

Anatomy knowledge (head & neck)

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Follow instructions

Stock/inventory management

Ausbildung

Two academic years related coursework

DOL Apprenticeship for Hearing Aid Specialists

Jobbeschreibung

This position is located within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville VA Medical Center, Audiology Service, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The health technician supports clinical audiology programs and patient care areas under supervision of an audiologist, performing triage, basic hearing aid care, and patient education. Open Continuous Announcement until Nov 9, 2026; GS-05/06 level with requirements including apprenticeship or two years of related coursework, and NBC-HIS