The incumbent serves as a Medical Instrument Technician for Hemodialysis in the Medicine Service. S/he works at a two-divisional teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky (UK) medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. The affiliation with UK is extremely active and has representation of all major clinical specialties/subspecialties. Under the collaborative supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides hemodialysis treatment to Veterans with renal failure. Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments following standard procedures. Monitors patients throughout treatment and makes necessary adjustments without consultation according to the patient's medical condition, previous experience, and accepted practices. Monitors dialysis treatment parameters, e.g., vital signs, weight lo