Audiology Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an Audiology Technician with the Department of War at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service.

The technician instructs patients in audiometric testing procedures and hearing conservation techniques; operates audiometric equipment and performs hearing tests according to established procedures; records and interprets test results and identifies patients requiring referral or additional testing; fits hearing protection devices and explains their proper use; updates patient records and related logs and schedules; conducts routine equipment checks and reports calibration data; and performs administrative and clerical duties associated with audiology services.

The position requires maintaining Basic Life Support certification, completing pre-employment and annual physical examinations, meeting immunization and tuberculosis testing requirements, and complying with pre-employment and random drug testing. It is designated mission essential, so the incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Lifting up to 45 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience assisting with audiological examinations or hearing testing procedures, operating audiometric equipment, and maintaining patient testing information or medical records; or a qualifying education or combination of education and experience.
• Alternatively, a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as Audiology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or Hearing Sciences.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience that meets at least 100% of the qualification requirements.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Complete required pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
• Meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact and annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted for medical or religious reasons; tuberculosis testing is also required.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and applicable pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Complete a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination for Federal employment.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Be able to lift up to 45 pounds, if required.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations in support of mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Instruct patients in audiometric testing procedures and hearing conservation techniques.
• Operate audiometric equipment and perform hearing tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Record and interpret audiometric test results and identify patients requiring referral or additional testing.
• Fit hearing protection devices and instruct patients in their proper use.
• Update patient medical records, test results, referrals, appointment logs, and schedules.
• Conduct routine checks of audiometric equipment and report calibration data.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties associated with audiology services, including maintaining records, files, and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level