Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist)

The incumbent will serve as the Health Technician (HIS) for Audiology and Speech Pathology Service located at the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA. The Audiology Health Technician position is designed to provide assistance to the audiologists in meeting the clinical needs of the patient population served in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at both Augusta campuses.

The incumbent is responsible for routine repairs of all hearing aids delivered or mailed to the Audiology clinic. When it is necessary for a hearing aid to be returned to a VA contract manufacturer for repair, the incumbent prepares the necessary paperwork and the hearing aid for shipment. Incumbent prepares the necessary paperwork and the hearing aid for shipment and makes appropriate entries in the clinic's record tracking system. When the hearing aid is returned, the incumbent verifies operability and will mail the hearing aid or schedules the veteran for an appointment, as appropriate. Responsible for the management of stock and custom hearing aids, batteries, assistive listening devices and earmold orders of on- and off-contract devices are the responsibility of this staff member.

Incumbent ensures that Remote Order/Entry System (ROES) entries, errors, certifications, and issues are managed in partnership with coworkers. Responsible for the safety, maintenance, and infection control of various tools, supplies, and equipment in the audiology work area, and for the scheduling of mandated equipment calibrations and emergency repairs. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule:8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday - Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases ,When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 62871F & 62872F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized