Health Technician (Audiology)
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Description
Summary This position is located within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The duties and responsibilities are carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology and Speech Service. The Health Technician supports the function of the clinical programs in Audiology. The incumbent is a staff health technician (Audiology) under the supervision of senior Audiologist. Responsibilities Primary responsibility is for patient care, supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, patient charting, and patient education, which do not require a full professional audiology education or knowledge and skills represented by audiology licensure. Support functions include both direct patient care and administrative duties. Direct patient care duties may include, but not limited to the following: Greetings and escorting patients; Patient set up for procedures (e.g., vestibular, neurodiagnostic procedures); Patient instruct...