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Health Technician (Speech-Language Pathology)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Los Angeles, CA $53K – $69K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service within the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The duties and responsibilities are carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Speech Pathology Service. The health technician supports the function of the clinical programs in Speech Pathology.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Direct patient care duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide patient-centered, whole-health informed customer service to patients, caregivers, staff and other stakeholders by responding promptly to messages and requests and providing a welcoming and supportive environment.
- →Assist patients and caregivers in completing case history and other relevant forms, without interpretation.
- →Check patient readiness for procedures under supervision of SLP and coordinate with nursing, radiology, and other services.
- →Prepare, set-up, clean and disinfect all necessary supplies, equipment, and treatment areas per station policy and service SOPs for procedures and assessments, including but not limited to endoscopic and fluoroscopic procedures.
- →Assist with safe patient repositioning and/or transfers in accordance with training provided.
- →Feed patients during swallow exams under the direction and supervision of the SLP.
- →Employ radiation safety protocols during fluoroscopic exams, including protective lead garments, and inform patients about radiation use and associated safety processes.
- →Manage recording and storing of imaging during endoscopic and fluoroscopic exams.
- →Perform Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) set-up, programming, troubleshooting, and repairs under the direction of the SLP.
- →Follow SLP-developed treatment plans, protocols, document patient performance (e.g. tallying data), and report findings to the supervising SLP.
- →Administrative duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist with clerical duties and departmental operations (e.g. appointment reminders, preparing materials, dosimetry badge management, prosthetic orders, quality improvement projects, etc.).
- →Maintain clinic supplies: track expiration dates, submit and restock orders, assist in maintaining current Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and mail supplies as needed.
- →Maintain clinic equipment: perform cleaning and disinfection of equipment and treatment areas in accordance with site and service SOP's, submit and track work orders, and assist with equipment inventory reviews.
- →Conduct temperature and humidity checks, log data, and initiate corrective actions.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Job ID: 0920d44e-4863-4a73-ba71-fa1558bccb60
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