The Supervisory Medical Instrument (MIT) for Hemodialysis is a skilled technician who functions as a supervisor of Hemodialysis MITs and assumes responsibility for the operational function of the service. The supervisory MIT assumes full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the work of subordinate technicians.
Major Duties and responsibilities of the position: Operates diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment as part of a dialysis treatment. Performs routine cannulation on chronic dialysis patients with established grafts and fistulas assuring that patient pre-dialysis observations and safety checks have been done and recorded.
Initiates and monitors dialysis treatments assuring proper documentation of treatment process and terminates treatment as per unit policy. Assures that all treatment deviations are promptly reported to the charge nurse. Weighs patients and obtains vitalsigns, pre, during, and post dialysis. Performs aseptic techniques with the dialysis procedure and follows principles of standard precautions and infection control (Hand washing, PPE).
Obtains blood samples via the extracorporeal pathway and other methods for laboratory tests. Monitors, records, and follows physician's orders regarding type of artificial kidney, dialysate bath, treatment time, heparin dose, and dry weight goal. Performs correct set-up, operations, cleaning and disinfection of all hemodialysis machines and accessories including acute reverse osmosis system based on manufacturer's guidelines and/or recommendations.
Consistently report and documents any malfunction or machine irregularity to the Biomedical Department. When indicated, regular "Return to Service" checks perform, including disinfections, before any equipment is released into the patient care arena. Removes from service any malfunctioning equipment and replaces it with a backup. Make sure all malfunctioned equipment that is pulled from service is tagged for repair.
Ensures annual maintenance for all dialysis machines are completed by the Biomedical Department. Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Standards of water treatment.
Accurately performs water treatment maintenance and processes (i.e., main RO disinfection, portable Ro disinfection and cultures) regulations, standards, terminology, measurement technology, and quality assurance, guidelines for medical grade usage of water used in the hemodialysis setting. Ensures monthly dialysis machines and RO water culture test results are sent to Infection Prevention Department.
Performs and interprets test results for dialysate chemistries and water treatment systems for both main and portable units. Demonstrates the ability to analyze deviations from the expected norms and responds appropriately. Promptly reports all deviations to nurse manager, charge nurse/team, Supervisorial and biomedical engineering. Work Schedule: Full Time. Rotating tours Days, Nights and Weekends. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 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.
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Tonya.Thomas@va.gov · (314) 357-1623
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $63288 – $82279/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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