VASCULAR ACCES TECH

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and peripheral vascular access procedures using established clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Collect blood specimens through venipuncture, assisted line collections, and blood culture techniques while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Verify patient identity using approved identification protocols before all vascular access and specimen collection procedures.
• Ensure accurate specimen labeling, handling, transportation, and documentation in accordance with laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Perform and document Point-of-Care (POC) testing as required, ensuring quality control and compliance with established procedures.
• Respond effectively to urgent patient care needs and support rapid response situations when vascular access services are required.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate timely patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation using laboratory and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and confidentiality standards, including HIPAA compliance.
• Provide compassionate patient education and excellent customer service while minimizing patient discomfort during vascular access procedures.
• Prioritize workload effectively in high-volume clinical environments while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills during routine and complex patient care situations.
• Assist with orientation, training, and competency development of new staff and students as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Vascular Access
• Venipuncture
• Peripheral IV Access
• Assisted Line Collections
• Blood Culture Collection
• Phlebotomy
• Specimen Collection
• Specimen Labeling
• Specimen Handling & Transportation
• Point-of-Care (POC) Testing
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Patient Identification
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Patient Confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Clinical Documentation
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Organization & Prioritization
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Independent Practice
• Fast-Paced Acute Care Environment

Assignment Details

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM)