Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare department seeks a Hemodialysis Technician for patient treatment involving renal dialysis. The role requires independent operation of hemodialysis equipment, patient assessment, and the ability to instruct on home care. Candidates should possess relevant knowledge and ideally BCLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Instrument Technician.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of common machine problems and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide Hemodialysis treatment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Operate and monitor hemodialysis equipment during treatment.
• Assess patients during dialysis treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of hemodialysis process and equipment

Ability to assist with percutaneous renal biopsies

Ability to instruct patients in home/self care

Education

No formal certification required but desirable at GS-6 or above

BCLS and ACLS certifications (desirable)

Job description

Hemodialysis Technicians provide treatment to patients with renal failure, operating and monitoring several kinds of instruments, and pieces of equipment specially designed for extracorporeal circulation and dialysis. Operate and monitor all aspects of the hemodialysis treatment, to include assembly of equipment, preparation of dialysis machine, cannulation of access or appropriate use of central venous catheter. Assess the patient during dialysis treatment.

Duties

The incumbent independently provides Hemodialysis treatment to patients with chronic renal failure under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The tasks performed include, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: 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.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Licensure or Certification: Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills and abilities.

GS-08 Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)
Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of the more complex procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge of related acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• 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.

Certification. No certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications.

Reference. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08.

Physical Requirements. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and reaching over head. The incumbent must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time.

About the company

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.

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