Med Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)

Medical Instrument Technician

The Medical Instrument Technician is responsible for preparing dialysis equipment, assisting with treatment initiation and termination, monitoring patients throughout therapy, and responding promptly to complications. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to function effectively in both routine and emergent situations. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
• Performs cannulation of vascular access (AV fistula, graft, or catheter) using aseptic technique.
• Monitors patients during treatment, including vital signs and clinical response.
• Recognizes and responds to complications such as hypotension, disequilibrium syndrome, arrhythmias, and allergic reactions.
• Initiates emergency response, including basic life support, as needed.
• Assists with patients comfort, positioning, and safety during treatment.
• Obtains and handles laboratory specimens accurately and timely.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly to the registered nurse.
• Documents patient care activities.
• Prepares, calibrates and tests dialysis machines prior to use.
• Performs cleaning, disinfection and routine maintenance of dialysis equipment.
• Monitors and maintains water treatment systems, including portable RO units.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Maintains adequate dialysis supplies and coordinates restocking as needed.
• Ensures a clean, organized and safe treatment environment.
• Adheres to infection control practices, including hand hygiene and PPE use.
• Assists with setup for emergent or add-on dialysis treatments.
• Participates in quality improvement and unit-based initiatives.

Other related duties may be assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Saturday (Flex 12 hours 3 times a week + 8 hours)

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

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 $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 662-10795F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized