Marion VA Health Care System is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Duties

The primary responsibility of the Health Technician (Audiology) is for patient care, supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, patient charting and patient education. Support functions include both direct patient care and administrative duties. In addition, the incumbent must be able to mentor and train new health technicians (Audiology). Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding Federal holidays. Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Health Technicians (Audiology) appointed to direct patient care must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Experience. Six months of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abiliies related to the duties of the position to be filled. OR Education. Successful completion of two academic years above high school leading to an associate degree or a bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the position. OR Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. An example of a combination of experience/education is three months of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled and one year above high school with a minimum of 6 semester hours related to the health care industry. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs. Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. HTA, GS-06 Experience. Completion of one year of progressive experience and/or experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-05, directly related to the position being filled. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate MUST demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of normal and abnormal ear anatomy. Knowledge of hearing physiology and function to educate patients and families. Knowledge of hearing aids, hearing assistive technology, hearing aid manufacturers and manufacturer software. Ability to solve problems or make decisions regarding hearing aid, hearing assistive technology and patient care, consistent with the documented and co-signed plan of care under the supervision of an audiologist. Ability to prepare patients for testing procedures. Ability to document and code patient procedures. References: VA Handbook 5005/143, Part II, Appendix G70, Health Technician (Audiology), Health Technician (Speech-Language Pathology), and Health Technician (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology) Qualification Standard, GS-0640, Dated May 13, 2021 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant will be selected for this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements of this position include moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; pushing 2 hours; use of fingers and both hands required; standing and kneeling 2 hours; and repeated bending 1 hour.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 US
• Name: Kimberly Haase
• Phone: 618-751-3410
• Email: [email protected]