Health Technician; Audiology

Overview

About the Position:
This position is located at Blanch field Army Community Hospital Directorate of Clinical Support;
Department of Preventive Medicine Army Hearing Program Fort Campbell, KY. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Utilize audiometer equipment to perform routine diagnostic hearing tests on patients.
• Conduct hearing tests using the Defense Occupational Health Readiness System Hearing Conservation (DOHRS-HC) system.
• Utilize automated systems to enter and retrieve patient data.
• Maintain and order audiology equipment for the medical facility.
• Provide results and preventative education to patients
• Fit hearing protection on patients verifying an accurate fit.
• Conduct range visits to ensure real world adherence to Department of the Army Hearing Regulations.
• Update medical record systems to ensure accurate Readiness status for Fort Campbell’s service members.
• Troubleshoot basic hearing aid malfunctions and escalate complex repairs to an audiologist for resolution.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.