kandidatu USA

Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The job prepares dialysis machines and gives patient care to Veterans, including both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The work is on 10-hour shifts, and the announcement closes early once 50 applications are received.

2 vacancies

It may close early. This job closes when 50 applications are received, which may be before the 10/30/2026 deadline, and applications received after the first 50 may not be considered.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. The announcement says you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. to apply.

What you would do

  • Prepare dialysis machines and reverse osmosis water treatment equipment for treatment.
  • Test machine monitors, alarms, conductivity and temperature.
  • Program dialysis machines according to protocol and the patient's prescription.
  • Record pre- and post-dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.
  • Monitor patients and equipment, and respond to alarms.
  • Collaborate with the RN on patient education goals.

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: You need 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-7). It should show knowledge of complex dialysis procedures, related pharmacology, and acute disorders and how they affect organs.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Long-form resume or CV (the 2-page resume rule does not apply)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter if applicable
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply early, since the first 50 applications are considered first and the job may close sooner than the deadline.
  • Describe your hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis work clearly and specifically, because the agency will not assume your experience.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, include your DD-214 and SF-15 with the required proof.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. 10-hour shifts from 0600 to 1630, Monday through Saturday, with variable days off each week. Some on-call duty is required during off-tour hours.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required to apply
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Required participation in seasonal flu vaccination program
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Physical demands: visual acuity, hearing, manual dexterity, long periods of standing and walking

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$56,488 – $73,432 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-8 · General Schedule
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Instrument Technician (0649)
Announcement
CBSX-13097794-27-MR

More jobs like this