Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)

Job TitleMedical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)DutiesThe Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) duties include but are not limited to:Provides hemodialysis treatment to patients with renal failure.Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments following standard procedures.Monitors patients throughout treatment and in collaboration with the clinician makes necessary adjustments per the patient's medical condition, previous experience, and accepted practices.Assembles all necessary supplies and equipment at chair side.Operates and monitors dialysis machinery in performance of dialysis procedures using prescribed standard procedures and the machine monitoring system.Documents and charts accurately on flow sheets and medical records.Assesses and records the results of the dialysis treatment, plans for future care, and reports program to the dialysis team.Recognizes medical complications or altered response to treatment and notifies RN or MD.Responds to equipment alarms, adjusts alarm limits, and corrects the cause of malfunction which triggered the alarm.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, alternating shifts: 5:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; alternating Saturdays and holidaysRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesPaid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 95241APermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized