Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) Job in San Diego, CA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides treatments to patients with renal failure in chronic and acute setting, assists renal providers/clinicians with delivery of in-center, off-station, and self-care/home renal replacement therapy to patients with chronic irreversible kidney disorders.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in­ depth understanding of the functioning of major systems and internal organs to interpret requests and to recognize need for additional treatments and/or tests.
• Applies knowledge to perform chronic and acute diagnostic or treatment procedures or to assist as a team member during such procedures.
• Applies knowledge of pharmacology including classification and administration of ordered dialysate baths, dialysis prescription, dosage administration of normal saline, and patient responses.
• Adapts parts of the machinery, instrument and/or medical devices to meet especially difficult situations for patient treatment delivery.
• Applies knowledge of normal and abnormal results to recognize and report obvious abnormalities.
• Establishes standards of care and uses experience and judgement in performing dialysis procedures in collaboration with nursing staff and renal interdisciplinary providers/clinicians.
• Determines proper treatment procedure, technique, and compatible instrument adjustments pre/intra/post dialysis.
• Assists RN with peritoneal dialysis (PD) case management, independently performs PD equipment and supplies inventory to assure availability of essential clinical resources and prevent utilization of expired PD solutions and supplies.
• Performs orientation and in-service training to renal fellows, novice nurses, and lower-grade technicians on dialysis techniques and related equipment systems, medical devices, and machinery.
• Applies knowledge of sterilization methods to clean and disinfect dialysis machinery, water purification equipment systems, solution delivery systems, and other associated medical devices, instruments, and reusable medical equipment per manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) to control and prevent spread of infectious and contagious diseases.
• Provides direct patient care in collaboration with dialysis RNs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/17/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12811521.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.