This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The duties and responsibilities are carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology Section.
Audiology Health Technician duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Greeting and escorts patients; Triaging patients to an audiologist based on complexity of the procedures being completed; Setting up equipment and patients for clinical procedures; Instructing and counsels patients and family members on hearing loss or hearing aids; Conducting hearing pass/fail screenings without interpretation; Completing non-diagnostic otoscopy; Performing invasive procedures such as ear impressions and cerumen management; Completing hearing aid troubleshooting and repairing consistent with the audiologist's treatment plan; Performing listening checks on hearing aids; Completing electroacoustic analysis of devices; Pairing hearing aids and accessories via Bluetooth technology; Programing previously stored settings into hearing aids; Completing documentation for each episode of care and coding procedures; Completing electronic device ordering; verifies orders upon arrival to ensure components are present and working correctly; packs and mails hearing aids and accessories; Assisting in setting up and delivering face to face and telehealth visits; Completing electronic ordering and order verification; Scheduling appointments; Packing and mailing hearing aids and accessories; Responding to routine inquiries from patients; Assisting patients, visitors, and others requesting information; Managing infection control, patient safety, and clinical supplies for the audiology clinic; Maintaining clean and disinfected instrumentation, equipment, and work surfaces in the audiology clinic.
Work Schedule:7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible:No Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Travel: Up to 25% Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:GS-0640-07 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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.
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Jonathan.Davis10@va.gov · 405-439-1259
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $52171 – $67824/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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