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Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site San Francisco, CA $70K – $91K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESFJESFPINFJISFJ HealthcareTrades
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The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) assigned to the Hemodialysis Unit provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The MIT supports the delivery of safe, effective hemodialysis treatments for patients with acute and chronic renal failure in accordance with VA policies, clinical standards, and infection control guidelines. This position will be located at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
What You'll Do
- →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: Initiate 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 maintain water treatment systems, including portable RO units.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
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Job ID: 8e8669d0-5f69-4dd3-b959-e38a2e29a6cc
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