Lead Audiology Technician: Expert Care & Leadership

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Health Technician (Audiology) at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital to support the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service across the medical center and affiliated clinics.

The role emphasizes leadership, program oversight, and coordination of clinical workflows within audiology. The successful candidate will bring experience in audiology-related health technician work, with CAOHC certification, and capacity to train staff and manage program

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required by VA standards.
• Education and/or experience options to qualify (see requirements).
• CAOHC certification required for HTA GS-8 assignment; copy of certification must be included.
• Grandfathering provisions may apply to current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of HTA/HTSLP services within the audiology clinic.
• Assist supervisor with technician oversight, work assignments and workflow monitoring.
• May train staff, students, or trainees and provide input on career progression or discipline actions.

Skills

Leadership theory

Staff communication

Clinic operations problem solving

Programmatic decisions communication

Education

2 academic years above high school or associate/bachelor with related courses

CAOHC certification (COHC) required

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Health Technician (Audiology) at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital to support the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service across the medical center and affiliated clinics.

The role emphasizes leadership, program oversight, and coordination of clinical workflows within audiology. The successful candidate will bring experience in audiology-related health technician work, with CAOHC certification, and capacity to train staff and manage program