The Health Technician (Audiology) is located within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Licensure: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Audiology Health Technician supports audiologists by performing clinical, technical and administrative tasks to ensure effective hearing care for patients.
Health Technician pay a critical role in the assessment , diagnosis, and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. They act as a bridge between patients and audiologists, ensuring smooth clinic operation and high quality patient care.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Preparing patients for hearing tests, explain procedures, and assist during diagnostic and treatment sessions Conducting preliminary hearing screenings, administer standardized tests, and record patient data to support accurate diagnosis Fitting, adjusting, repairing, and maintaining hearing aids and assistive devices; fabricate and modify earmolds as needed Calibrating, cleaning, and disinfecting audiometric equipment and instruments to ensure proper functioning and infection control Maintaiing patient records, scheduling appointments, managing inventory of supplies and equipment, and assisting with billing or insurance documentation Providing guidance on hearing aid use, care, and auditory health practices Inspecting and troubleshooting hearing aids, alerting devices, and other auditory technology Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Desiree.Dellafosse@va.gov · (209) 557-6225
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $48361 – $69864/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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