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Medical Instrument Technician - Hemodialysis Job Overview
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 Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-7 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Grade Determinations: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*). Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. KSAs 1, 2, and 3 are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs 4 and 5 are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness for the specific assignment. Knowledge of the hemodialysis process and equipment needed for home/self-care including knowledge of common machine problems and repairs to such equipment. Knowledge of the equipment and procedures for peritoneal dialysis. Ability to provide instruction to dialysis patients in home/self-care and in the maintenance of equipment. Ability to provide instruction for physicians, nurses, and other personnel in dialysis procedures, equipment operation, and maintenance. Certification. No certification required. BLS Required to work on the Unit. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. 1. Special Assignments. Non-supervisory hemodialysis technicians may have assignments that because of their nature substantially exceed the full performance level. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. Preferred Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience providing direct patient care in hemodialysis, in -center or acute care. Experience with central and portable reverse osmosis systems and any equipment used in dialysis settings. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however it is strongly desirable for GS 7 or above. The agencies that offer national certifications are listed below: Certified clinical hemodialysis technician (CCHT) certification NNCC ( Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission. Board of Nephrology Examiners, Inc., Nursing and Technology (BONENT) National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) International Certification Commission for Clinical Engineering and Biomedical Technology (ICC) in conjunction with the United States Certification Commission (USCC). Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications Physical Requirements: The Technician must spend a great deal of time walking and standing. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds safely. Walking, standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling for 4-6 hours intermittently. Prolonged sitting for 1-2 hours at a time. Frequent reaching above head and shoulders. Pushing equipment or carts for up to 4-5 hours intermittently. Repeated wrist movements setting up dialysis machines for 2-4 hours intermittently. Technician must expend considerable energy in the transport of heavy dialysis equipment and working in close quarters to check, adjust and make major and minor repairs at the bedside.