Medical Instrument Technician; Hemodialysis

Summary

The Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) is a member of the Nursing Team and functions as a technician in the Hemodialysis Unit. The Hemodialysis Technician possess knowledge and understanding of all types of required hemodialysis treatments - equipment - systems - and minor troubleshooting techniques in order to operate and monitor dialysis delivery systems for chronic and acute (non-ICU) patients and performs and monitors machine and water system maintenance.

Applicants must meet the requirements by the closing date of this announcement November 17 - 2025.

• United States Citizenship:
  Must be US Citizen
• Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency
• Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - per VA Handbook 5005 - Qualification Standards
• Education
• There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation
• Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels
• Licensure or Certification - Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation
• however - it is strongly desirable as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge - skills - and abilities
• Desired certifications include:
  Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• If obtained - documents must be submitted with application
• GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
  In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates
• GS-8 - Full Performance Level: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics of the positions to be filled
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  This required experience includes:
  
  Experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required in order to perform dialysis on acutely ill patients including those within an intensive care setting
• Assignments involve performing both peritoneal and hemodialysis procedures
• The dialysis technician may participate in percutaneous renal biopsies - watching the patient during the procedure and properly processing the specimen
• Assists the physician in peritoneal catheter insertions and observes the patient for vital signs and provides post operative care
• Provides instruction and monitors patients for home dialysis
• Performs training of physicians - nurses - and technicians on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis techniques
• Knowledge of the hemodialysis process and equipment needed for home/self care including knowledge of common machine problems and repairs to such equipment
• Knowledge of the equipment and procedures for peritoneal dialysis
• Ability to assist the physician with percutaneous renal biopsies and peritoneal catheter insertion
• Ability to provide instruction to dialysis patients in home/self care and in the maintenance of the equipment
• Ability to provide instruction for physicians - nurses - and other personnel in dialysis procedures - equipment operation and maintenance - etc
• Assignment
• This represents the full performance level
• At this level the hemodialysis technician serves as a member of a dialysis team performing dialysis on acutely ill patients including those within an intensive care setting
• Assignments involve performing both peritoneal and hemodialysis procedures
• The dialysis technician may participate in percutaneous renal biopsies - watching the patient during the procedure and properly processing the specimen
• While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge's Skills - Abilities - and Other Characteristics (KSAOs) - you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position
• Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training
• otherwise - we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Five years of continuous Hemodialysis experience preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• VA HANDBOOK 5005/54 PART II APPENDIX G27 June 07 - 2012 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08
• Physical Requirements:
  
  This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by Medical instrument Technician such as direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling -…