The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) for the Hemodialysis unit in Bronx, NY.
VHA Dialysis facilities are required to align with the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) conditions for coverage established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
CMS ESRD Conditions for Coverage require that dialysis facility patient care technicians meet all applicable state requirements for education, training, credentialing, competency, standards of practice, certification and licensure; have a high school diploma or equivalency; have completed a training program approved by the medical director and governing body.
The Medical Instrument Technician is responsible for the operation of hemodialysis equipment in the treatment of patients with renal failure, monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, cleaning and maintenance of dialysis equipment. The Medical Instrument Technician monitors the quality of the water used for dialysis including collecting, recording and reporting water culture results.
The MIT is also responsible for setting up, selecting, ordering, stocking, and preparing supplies needed for dialysis procedures. The Medical Instrument Technician's duties include, but are not limited to: Under the collaborative supervision of a registered nursing team, or charge nurse, provides hemodialysis treatment to patients with renal failure. Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments following standard procedures.
Monitors patients throughout treatment and makes necessary adjustments without consultation according to the patient's medical condition. Monitors dialysis treatment parameters such as vital signs and weight loss. Collects and records vital signs using blood pressure cuff stethoscopes and scales and thermometers.
Records patient condition and changes for example, blood pressure changes and excess fluid and determines proper treatment procedure, technique and machine adjustments. Assembles all necessary supplies and equipment at chair side. Selects appropriate instruments and techniques and troubleshoots complex equipment. Inspects and evaluates circulatory access site. Cleans and dresses site using sterile technique.
Connects patients to the dialyzer and operates equipment to initiate extracorporeal circulation and performance of dialysis. Prepares and dismantles extracorporeal blood circuits and the dialysis machine to create a sterile, air free blood circuit. Operates and monitors dialysis machines and performance of dialysis procedures using prescribed standard procedures and the machine monitoring system.
Establishes amount of fluid to be removed and sets the machine pressure according to the coefficient of ultrafiltration of the dialyzer. Obtain blood specimens for routine or special tests. Collects laboratory specimens from patients and prepares samples for transport to the laboratory or for shipment. Documents and charts accurately on flow sheets and electronic medical record. Assesses and records the results of dialysis treatment.
Recognizes medical complications or altered response to treatment and notifies registered nurse and or provider. Administers saline or other solutions intravenously into the dialysis line when appropriate and according to established unit protocols. Adjust hemoglobin detector sensitivity during dialysis response to equipment alarms including making adjustments to correct the cause of malfunctions. Observes for and or test for blood leaks.
Recognizes when emergency measures are necessary and instills life saving measures until medical system is secured.
Initiates our assistant cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures using an ambulance bag, cardiac monitor, and oxygen equipment Repairs or modifies chemical preparation for the concentrates or special chemical baths to produce specific treatments for patients with varying needs or values using different measures such as devices, chemicals and mixes or mixers. Assist patient with non-nursing requests.
Work Schedule: Full-time, rotating 10-hour shifts 7:00am-5:30pm/6:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Samantha.Meyer1@va.gov · 716-431-2540
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $71607 – $93086/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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