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Medical Instruments Tech (Hemodialysis)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 39 days ago
On-site Durham, NC $58K – $76K Apply by Jun 9, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Hemodialysis Technician is responsible for the operation of hemodialysis equipment in the treatment of patients with renal failure at the Durham VA Medical Center - Durham, NC.
What You'll Do
- →At this level, the technician accepts responsibility and accountability for his/her own actions.
- →This represents the full performance level.
- →At this level the hemodialysis technician serves as a member of a dialysis team performing dialysis on renal patients.
- →Assignments involve performing hemodialysis procedures.
- →Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) GS-08 Duties Initiates and terminates hemodialysis treatments following standard procedures.
- →Monitors patients throughout treatment and makes necessary adjustments under the direction of the RN in response to the patient's medical condition.
- →Monitors and reports pre- and post-treatment patient condition including but not limited to; weight gain or loss related to EDW, edema, vital signs, and dialysis access function to the RN.
- →Collects and records vital signs using blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, scales, and thermometers.
- →Records patient's condition and reports changes in the patient's condition or tolerance to the hemodialysis treatment (blood pressure, excess fluid, etc.) to the RN, and assists with proper treatment procedure, technique, and machine adjustments in response.
- →Inspects and evaluates circulatory access site.
- →Cleans and dresses site using aseptic techniques in accordance with the SOPs.
- →Performs vascular access surveillance procedures (e.g.
- →Transonic) per SOP with validated competency.
- →Collects laboratory specimens directly from patient access or extracorporeal circuit per SOP.
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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a trial period.
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
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