The Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) position is located in the Renal Hemodialysis Service at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. of the Unites States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instruments must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. 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).Hemodialysis Technicians operate and monitor kidney dialysis