Health Technician (Hearing)
Responsible for preliminary history with veterans being seen for audiometric assessment. These interviews may include completing histories and surveys with veterans. Responsible for inspecting the ear canal and for routine ear lavage to clean the external auditory canal of cerumen and debris that will interfere with audiometric testing and/or ear mold impressions. When requested by the audiologist, the incumbent is responsible for taking accurate ear impressions, preparing the impression for shipping and mailing the ear impression together with the hearing aid order to the vendor. Responsible for administration of certain aspects and entry of data such as hearing aid registrations, removal of turned in hearing aids, ordering clinic stock and editing demographic information in the Remote Order Entry System (ROES). Responsible for checking the hearing aids to ensure that all ordered components are present and that the hearing aids are operational and ready to be issued. Tracking hearing aid orders to ensure timeliness of receipt of hearing aids. Communicates with Audiology staff when there are order inaccuracies due to manufacturer or ordering clinician and initiates adjustment as needed based upon information in the patient record or consultation with staff. Completes routine hearing aid fittings using computerized equipment. Responsible for routine repairs of hearing aids delivered or mailed to the Audiology Clinic. When it is necessary for a hearing aid to be returned for repair, the incumbent prepares all necessary paperwork and electronic documentation and records and prepares it for shipping. Maintains clinic records in accordance with service, medical center and VA requirements. Maintains an adequate supply of materials and stock hearing and speech devices to meet patient needs and not cause a delay in patient care. Responsible for the infection control for FEES equipment (Fiber optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) Work Schedule:
08:
00AM - 04:
30PM Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Technician (Hearing)/652-20790 Physical Requirements:
The physical demands require repetition. The duties of the position regularly require periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Working with patients in the clinic requires regular sitting, bending, and standing. Patient transport requires pushing of wheelchairs. Lifting is required of the position, but only to a light-to-moderate degree. Occasional lifting of heavier loads, as in assisting the moving of a patient from a wheelchair to a chair, is required. Work in front of a computer for a period of 1-4 hours per day is required. The work requires regular and recurring ability to physically control or defend against emotionally ill patients. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
experience performing (or assisting with) safe and complete cerumen removal; experience managing the supplies of an audiology/hearing clinic (such as hearing aids, batteries, assistive listening devices, etc.); and experience performing patient appointment scheduling and data entry. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-06 level. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-06 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-06. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
08:
00AM - 04:
30PM Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Technician (Hearing)/652-20790 Physical Requirements:
The physical demands require repetition. The duties of the position regularly require periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Working with patients in the clinic requires regular sitting, bending, and standing. Patient transport requires pushing of wheelchairs. Lifting is required of the position, but only to a light-to-moderate degree. Occasional lifting of heavier loads, as in assisting the moving of a patient from a wheelchair to a chair, is required. Work in front of a computer for a period of 1-4 hours per day is required. The work requires regular and recurring ability to physically control or defend against emotionally ill patients. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
experience performing (or assisting with) safe and complete cerumen removal; experience managing the supplies of an audiology/hearing clinic (such as hearing aids, batteries, assistive listening devices, etc.); and experience performing patient appointment scheduling and data entry. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-06 level. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-06 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-06. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$42,308 to $55,006 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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