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We are a force that binds together, holds together, and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

About the Operations

The Hearing Care department is part of the Eye/Hearing Care operational area and is responsible for rehabilitation, habilitation, interpretation services, and technical support to county residents of all ages with hearing loss, deafness, deaf-blindness, or other hearing problems. We are located in Sundsvall, Härnösand, Sollefteå, and Örnsköldsvik. In total, we have 40 employees with a combined expertise. This includes audiologists, receptionists, technicians, engineers, educators, special educators, counselors, psychologists, and doctors, all offering early coordinated and comprehensive interventions based on various areas of competence.

Employees in Technical Hearing Care are based in Härnösand and Sundsvall at their respective Hearing Centers, with partial duties at the Örnsköldsvik and Sollefteå Hearing Centers to provide service to all residents of the county.

We are now looking for two hearing technicians for the technical hearing center. The positions are permanent full-time roles with start dates to be agreed upon. One position is located in Sundsvall and the other in Härnösand.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a hearing care technician will include:

• Repair of hearing aids
• Repair and installation of hearing technical aids

Installations take place in the patient's home environment as well as in school environments. You will have assignments covering the entire region. According to a rolling schedule, you will work in another location for three days every fifth week, including overnight stays.

You will be part of a well-established team where sharing experience and knowledge is second nature. We have an onboarding/training period where you, as a hearing care technician, will receive adapted tasks based on your prior knowledge. The work as a hearing care technician is varied and autonomous with personal responsibility.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who

• Have a technical education with a focus on electronics
• Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Have a valid B-driver's license

It is an advantage if you

• Have experience working as a hearing care technician
• Have experience working in data, telephony, electronics, or technical installations
• Have previous practical experience working with patients

To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualities

• Self-motivated
• Service-oriented
• Pedagogical insight
• Personal maturity

About Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, Region Västernorrland is responsible for several of the operations that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland.

The region has worked for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and job satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in fitness allowances. We apply individual salary setting according to the current collective agreement. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (https://www.rvn.se).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified for security, and security clearance may therefore be required. We have made our choice of recruitment agency and therefore decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews are conducted continuously. We warmly welcome your application!