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Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 56 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $49K – $78K Apply by Aug 18, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) performs invasive hemodialysis procedures utilizing highly, complex technical monitoring equipment under the direction or prescription of a qualified physician. These procedures are performed upon patients who have diagnoses of End Stage Renal Failure, Acute Renal Failure, and Chronic Renal Failure. The incumbent is proficient in the use of physiologic analytical equipment during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Hemodialysis Unit.
What You'll Do
- →Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Operates Complex Medical Instrument Equipment & Assists Medical Staff with or performs Diagnostic Procedure: Performs the full range of complex hemodialysis treatments, which include Standard, Hi/Lo efficiency and Hi- Flux Dialysis methodology utilizing high tech hemodialysis filtration systems.
- →The MIT is proficient in accessing vascular systems on patients in order to initiate the treatment regimen.
- →The MIT has a thorough understanding of dialysate concentrates used in hemodialysis and is aware of the absolute exactness that is required for hemodialysis procedures.
- →The MIT understands all the critical alarms that are included on the hemodialysis equipment and responds appropriately.
- →As an active member of the healthcare team, the MIT recognizes abnormal or life threatening changes in the patient's condition and notifies the RN or MD for immediate attention.
- →Performs Quality Control Assessments, Supply Care and Storage, Performs Maintenance: They are familiar with emergency measures to ensure the safe delivery of hemodialysis treatments.
- →Hemodialysis equipment involves multiple steps to ensure the equipment is properly disinfected and ready for use.
- →The incumbent ensures that all equipment is kept clean and safe for use.
- →The incumbent requests preventative maintenance as required and arranges for sterilization of equipment as needed for the treatment.
- →He/she demonstrates flexibility, integrity and accountability with a work ethic that emphasizes excellence and quality; builds customer confidence by professional dress and demeanor.
- →Safety Appropriately uses equipment and supplies.
- →Maintains safe, orderly work areas.
- →Reports any accident to self or patient and completes appropriate form.
- →Follows Life Safety Management (fire protection) procedures.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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