The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a full-time Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis). This position serves within the Surgical-Perioperative section of Patient Care Nursing Service. The hemodialysis technician functions as a member of the dialysis team under the direction of the nurse manager and staff nurse.
The Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) duties include but are not limited to: Provides hemodialysis treatment to patients with renal failure. Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments following standard procedures. Monitors patients throughout treatment and in collaboration with the clinician makes necessary adjustments per the patient's medical condition, previous experience, and accepted practices. Assembles all necessary supplies and equipment at chair side.
Operates and monitors dialysis machinery in performance of dialysis procedures using prescribed standard procedures and the machine monitoring system. Documents and charts accurately on flow sheets and medical records. Assesses and records the results of the dialysis treatment, plans for future care, and reports program to the dialysis team. Recognizes medical complications or altered response to treatment and notifies RN or MD.
Responds to equipment alarms, adjusts alarm limits, and corrects the cause of malfunction which triggered the alarm. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, alternating shifts: 5:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; alternating Saturdays and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 95439A (GS-4) / 95440A (GS-5) / 95441A (GS-6) / 95442A (GS-7) / 95241A (GS-8) 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $38017 – $75852/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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