The Medical Instrument Technician (hemodialysis) lead (MIT-HD lead) is assigned to the Hemodialysis Unit under the primary care product service line. The MIT-HD lead is responsible for the technical aspects of the equipment utilized in the dialysis setting. The MIT-HD lead is professionally responsible for planning and directing the technical work of all MIT-HD. 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. Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. Licensure