Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Technician)

Summary

The Health Technician (HIS) supports the function of the clinical programs in the Audiology clinic. The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology service with the primary responsibility being patient care - supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures - patient charting and patient education.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licensure or Registration: Individuals must hold a full - current and unrestricted license or registration to practice as a Health Technician - Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS) - in a state - territory - commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Board Certification: Individuals must hold active board certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS).

Physical Requirements

• This position frequently requires light to moderate lifting.
• Normally such lifting will involve - but not be limited to - boxes/packages of hearing aids - and hearing equipment for patients.
• The majority of this position will involve sedentary work involving computers and communications.