Health Technician- Audiology

Audiology Health Technician Duties 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.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-0640-07 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized