Vascular Access Specialist - Nights - John C Lincoln

Responsibilities

• Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines and any other vascular access devices.
• Reviews chest X-rays to ensure accurate placement of central venous catheters.
• Maintains sterile field throughout insertion process, following IHI bundle compliance.
• Provides accurate, timely and appropriate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with physicians to determine appropriate long-term access needs.
• Obtains patient’s authorization to perform the procedure.
• Inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters to provide access or more complex vascular access as indicated.
• Performs or assists with intubations when necessary.
• Dispenses pharmacological solutions as prescribed by physician.
• Performs bag and mask ventilation and maintains an adequate airway.
• Attends all resuscitations and traumas as assigned.
• Performs basic pulmonary function testing, including determination of vital capacity, forced inspiratory/expiratory flows, flow volume loops, and peak flow maneuvers.
• Performs resting and exercise oximetry testing.
• Collects soiled equipment from patient areas, transports to CV Respiratory Therapy department or appropriate cleaning area, cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and packages respiratory care equipment as needed.
• Provides cv respiratory therapy services as prescribed in accordance with established department policies and procedures.
• Maintains ISTAT and/or blood gas equipment and functions according to established policy and procedures.
• Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues.
• Provides training, orientation and patient education to staff, patients and families in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Assists in the development of departmental policy and procedures based on best practice standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in health care related field (Preferred)
• Vocational/Specialized training Graduate from Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program (Required)
• 2 years Respiratory Care experience (Required)
• 5 years respiratory care experience with arterial line insertion, IV insertion, PICC and/or Central line insertion, Invasive maintenance experience and electronic medical record data entry (Preferred)
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Upon Hire (Required)
• Az Respiratory License Upon Hire (Required)
• Credential as NBRC Specialist or Vascular Access Specialist Certification. (Preferred)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required)