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Health Technician (AUDIOLOGY)

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$37K/yr - $60K/yr

0+ years exp

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration, and they are seeking a Health Technician for the Audiology section. The role is designed to provide assistance to Audiologists in meeting the clinical needs of the Veteran population served in the Audiology Clinic.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Clean hearing aids, their accessories, or assistive listening devices, and change any routine maintenance parts as needed; complete in house hearing aid repairs as possible; send hearing aids to the manufacturer for repair if they cannot be repaired in house

Prepare hearing aids, their accessories, or assistive listening devices for shipment, including proper documentation in the Remote Order Entry Systems, ROES

Maintain hearing aid loaner inventory, including tracking in the ROES system

Manages other data to include VISTA, scheduling software packages, or other VHA systems

Enter notes into electronic health records in accordance with the Richard L. Roudebush Medical Center guidelines and VHA requirements. They will confirm patient identifiers as required

Monitor clinic stock, including ordering items through Central Medical Supply, such as infection control products; and monitor clinic supply cabinet stock, alerting supply chain staff as necessary

Open incoming mail aid packages, determining where products should be routed, and properly marking anything in the electronic health record or ROES with regard to such packages

Qualification

AnatomyHearing physiologyHearing aidsBasic infection controlComputer software skillsInventory managementCommunication skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Experience and Education: Six months of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. OR Successful completion of two academic years above high school leading to an associate degree or a bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the position. OR Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying

Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)

Grade Determinations: HEALTH TECHNICIAN (AUDIOLOGY), GS-04: Experience. None beyond the basic requirements

HEALTH TECHNICIAN (AUDIOLOGY), GS-05: Experience. One year of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. OR Education. Successful completion of four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in courses related to the position or a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to the functions of the occupation

HEALTH TECHNICIAN (AUDIOLOGY), GS-06: Experience. Completion of one year of progressive experience and/or experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled

Physical Requirements: The work requires a combination of sitting, walking and bending over, consistent with patient care. There will be some carrying of light to moderate items. The need to push wheelchairs and transfer patients is not frequent but will be required

Preferred

Knowledge of anatomy of the head and neck

Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing

Knowledge of basic hearing assistive technologies

Knowledge of basic infection control procedures and guidelines

Ability to maintain stock and supply level inventories

Skill in using basic computer software such as email, spreadsheet and word processing

Knowledge of normal and abnormal ear anatomy

Knowledge of hearing physiology and function to educate patients and families

Knowledge of hearing aids, hearing assistive technology, hearing aid manufacturers and manufacturer software

Ability to solve problems or make decisions regarding hearing aid, hearing assistive technology and patient care, consistent with the documented and co-signed plan of care under the supervision of an audiologist

Ability to prepare patients for testing procedures

Ability to document and code patient procedures