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Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site San Antonio, TX $37K – $74K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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As an integral member of the Dialysis/Renal interdisciplinary team, the Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) contributes to various duties essential for maintaining a well-functioning unit. The technician comprehends the principles of dialysis, treatment elements, and potential complications. This position is located at Audie L. Murph VAMC in San Antonio, Texas within Nursing, Acute Care Service.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but are not limited to: -Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for kidney failure treatment. -Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, conduct disinfection, monitor water quality, and prepare dialysate.
- →Keep accurate maintenance records and submit work orders for any necessary corrective maintenance if any of the dialysis machines are not functioning according to the manufacturer's specifications. -Set up dialysis machines and transport equipment for treatments.
- →Perform necessary maintenance and adjustments. -Ensure that all dialysis machines used in dialysis are rinsed daily and disinfected according to the schedule, including complete documentation. -Clean and disinfect Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) following SOPs and manufacturer's guidelines. -Monitor water treatment systems and collect specimens for analysis.
- →Respond to physician/Registered Nurse (RN) instructions and independently perform tasks for stable patients. -Promote environmental stewardship by reporting water leaks and alerting maintenance, turning off all equipment when not in use, advocating for better equipment, and choosing sustainable supplies.
- →Work Schedule: Rotating shifts that may include days/nights/weekdays/weekends/holidays: 5:00a.m. to 3:30p.m., 5:30a.m. to 4:00p.m., 7:00a.m. to 5:30p.m., 10:30a.m. to 9:00p.m.
- →Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
- →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 #: 54814-F/54813-F/54812-F/00000/00001 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
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