Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)

Summary The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis). The incumbent will perform numerous technical assignments to aid in the delivery of a safe and effective dialysis treatment in addition to providing patient care to veterans. Assignments involve performing both peritoneal and hemodialysis procedures. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)Grade Determinations: 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filledThis would be experience which provided knowledge of the more complex procedures - the pharmacology related to this occupation - and knowledge of related acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatmentIn addition - demonstrate the following KSAs: 1Knowledge of the hemodialysis process and equipment needed for home/self care including knowledge of common machine problems and repairs to such equipment2Knowledge of the equipment and procedures for peritoneal dialysis3Ability to assist the physician with percutaneous renal biopsies and peritoneal catheter insertion4Ability to provide instruction to dialysis patients in home/self care and in the maintenance of the equipment5Ability to provide instruction for physicians - nurses - and other personnel in dialysis procedures - equipment operation and maintenance - etc Preferred: National CCHT certification highly desiredReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterityThe position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - pushing - and reaching over headThe incumbent must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time Duties Duties include but not limited to: Prepare dialysis machine and all related components for treatment - including reverse osmosis water treatment machine(s)Tests monitors and machine functions - including alarms - conductivity and temperaturePrepare and programs the dialysis machine according to protocol and dialysis prescriptionObtain and document pre and post-dialysis vital signs - weight - and temperatureMonitor patients and equipment - responds to alarms - and readjusts treatment parameters as defined by established protocols and individual patient requirementsDiscard dialysis supplies and sanitizes equipment according to unit and manufacturer protocolCollaborate with the RN in identifying and meeting patient education goalsWork Schedule: 10-hour shifts - 0600-1630 - Monday through Saturday with variable days off each weekSome on call required during off-tour hoursTelework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized