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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 Experience and Education Experience Completion of the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists OR Education Successful completion of two academic years above high school that includes coursework related to the field hearing science - human anatomy and physiology - hearing instrument science - gerontology - psychology or other general healthcare areas NOTE There is no combination of education and experience which can be substituted for the basic requirements Licensure or Registration Individuals must hold a full - current and unrestricted license or registration to practice as a HIS in a state - territory - commonwealth or the District of Columbia Loss of Licensure or Registration A Health Technician HIS who fails to maintain the required licensure or registration must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment Board Certification Individuals must hold active board certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences NBC-HIS Exception for Non-Board Certified Health Technician HIS Non-board certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for appointment - may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate Health Technician HIS under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405c2B Non-board certified individuals shall only provide care under the supervision of a licensed audiologist Non-board certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promotedconverted until board certification is obtained Temporary appointments of non-board certified Health Technician HIS may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment Failure to Obtain Certification In all cases - Health Technician HIS must actively pursue meeting requirements for board certification starting from the date of their appointment At the time of appointment - the supervisor will provide the Health Technician HIS with the written requirements for board certification - including the time i.e. - two years by which the board certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming board certified by the deadline Failure to obtain board certification during the two-year period may result in termination of employment Loss of Certification A Health Technician HIS who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment Foreign Education To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials English Language Proficiency Health Technician HIS candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403f Grade Determinations Health Technician HIS - GS-05 Experience None beyond the Basic Requirements Knowledge - Skills and Abilities In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs Knowledge of basic anatomy of the head and neck Knowledge of basic infection control procedures and guidelines Skill in using basic computer software to complete tasks such as using email - creating spreadsheets and word processing Ability to communicate orally and in writing Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to maintain stock and supply level inventories Assignment Employees at this grade level serve in a Health Technician HIS entry level developmental position and work under the supervision and direction of a licensed audiologist Assignments associated with this level include - but are not limited to performing non-diagnostic otoscopy including proper bracing techniques and making appropriate referrals for abnormalities and cerumen management rechecking air-conduction pure tone threshold testing to assist the audiologist in modifying the treatment plan during hearing aid repair appointments providing patient care in hearing aid repair appointments - consistent with the audiologists treatment plan completing visual and auditory checks with listening stethoscope of hearing aids prior to and following repair of device troubleshoots performance processing incoming devices from patients with concerns related to their hearing aids or hearing assistive technology preparing and charging if required hearing aids and assistive devices for delivery receiving devices and restoring settings of hearing aidhearing assistive technology after repair or replacement from manufacturer - such as Denver Logistics Center DLC and maintaining proper levels of mailingshipping supplies Health Technician HIS - GS-06 Experience One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade 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 aids - hearing assistive technology - hearing aid manufacturers and manufacturer software Skill in documenting patient procedures and patient devices Skill in providing patient education for hearing aid use - to include assisting patient with hearing aid insertion - removal and hygiene cleaning and disinfection Ability to provide patient education and training regarding hearing loss and communication strategies for various listening situations Ability to solve problems or make decisions regarding hearing aids - hearing assistive technology and patient care that is consistent with the documented and co-signed plan of care under the supervision of an audiologist Ability to prepare patient - equipment - andor environment for audiology procedures Ability to provide triage of patient telephone calls or audiology requests Preferred Experience Performing otoscopy and taking ear mold impressions - trouble shooting and minor repair of hearing aidsear molds Performing daily biologic listening calibration of audiometric equipment and calibration of real-ear equipment Setting up patients for testing and also for performing real ear measurements Performing air conduction audiometry without interpretation for follow up patients Knowledge to educate on care and maintenance of hearing aids - accessories Pairing hearing aids with accessories and cell phone Changing acoustic parameter information in NOAH - performing feedback tests Performing firmware updates on hearing aids - programming Loss and damage hearing aid with previously programmed data completing adjustments of hearing aids as outlined in Audiologist treatment plan of care Computer literacy and electronic documentation - knowledge of ROES - printing consult reports for audiologist to review Knowledge on Inventory and supplies The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06 Physical Requirements moderate lifting 15-44 pounds - moderate carrying 15-44 pounds - straight pulling - pulling hand over hand - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking - standing - repeated bending 2 hours near vision correctable to 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4 - far vision correctable in one eye to 2020 and to 2040 in the other - both eyes required - depth perception - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors and hearing aid permitted. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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