The dialysis technician performs his/her duties as part of the dialysis team under the general administrative direction of the Nephrologist or his/her designee and in coordination with the Clinical Nurse Manager, Dialysis Coordinator, and/or Charge Nurse of the Dialysis Unit. The principal duties performed are in the area of patient contact, and are of a specialized nature. 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. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; h