Health Technician Audiology

Summary The Health Technician Audiology (HTA) works under the supervision of a GS-12 staff audiologist or above. This position is located within the Audiology Service of the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System. The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology service. The health technician supports the function of the clinical programs in Audiology. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Greets and escorts patients Provides patient instruction and counseling on hearing loss or hearing aids either on an individual basis or in a group setting; Conducts hearing pass/fail screenings without interpretation Non-diagnostic otoscopy; Cerumen management Takes earmold impressions; Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair. Provides basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers Performs listening checks on hearing aids; Electroacoustic analysis of devices Pairs hearing aids and accessor...