This Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist) position is in the Audiology Service located at the Huntsville Outpatient Clinic in Huntsville, AL. The health technicians support the function of the clinical programs in Audiology including other outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Travel is required. Current and valid Driver's License is also required.
This Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist) primary responsibility is for patient care, supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, patient charting and patient education. Support functions include both direct patient care and administrative duties.
The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology Service, including other outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and mobile vans. Driving is required and involves up to 75% travel.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair; performing visual and auditory checks of hearing aids and hearing assistive technology- including all hearing aids accessories. Fabricating mold impressions with proper (non-diagnostic) otoscopy. Ordering ear molds based on plan of care through prosthetics or Denver Logistic Center (DLC) and fitting and modifying ear molds if necessary.
Providing basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers consistent with the audiologist's treatment plan. Assisting in set up and delivery of face-to-face and teleheath visit by preparing equipment for patient evaluation and other audiology procedures. Assisting patients with hearing aid connectivity including but not limited to downloading applications (or apps), and paring devices with app or Bluetooth pairing.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all interactions in the medical records and that all encounters are correctly documented using electronic medical records and computerized tracking and ordering functions via ROES. Performs pure tone air conduction testing under direction of an audiologist w/o interpretation and also performs hearing aid adjustments under the direction of the licensed Audiologist.
Administrative duties may include maintaining comprehensive supply and equipment tracking systems to include monitoring stock of reusable medical equipment (RME) and consumable items. Ensuring proper inventory levels to complete daily tasks. Prioritizing the acquisition of all supplies and equipment regarding date of expiration and may maintain a loaner hearing aid inventory.
The incumbent also assists patients through triaging phone calls and audiology requests with regards to priority and urgency, following the audiologist's plan of care. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center Staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays (off Wednesdays), 6:30am- 5:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Travel: up to 75% travel is required, must have valid Driver's license. Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 63084F / 63085F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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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Jacqueline.Dunn1@va.gov · 404-321-6111 X122098
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $42423 – $61477/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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