Vascular Access Specialist RRT - Nights - Deer Valley

Located at 27th Ave & Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ. Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus.

About the role

This position independently provides and maintains arterial line (A-line), deep venous (IV), midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), and/or Central venous catheters (CVC), and/or Acute Hemodialysis catheter access. The role involves conducting patient assessments, obtaining procedure consults, gathering blood values and patient information, and recommending the correct invasive catheter for therapy. You will assist with departmental activities, serve as a specialist in quality improvement, and develop best practice guidelines. Responsibilities include achieving superior performance in hemodynamic monitoring, line maintenance, and invasive line access. You will also perform Respiratory Care Practitioner duties and may supervise others if required.

Responsibilities

• Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines, and other vascular access devices according to department policy, including dressing changes, transducer changes, line reviews, flushing of ports, and de-clotting.
• Uses ultrasound technology to ensure accurate insertion of arterial lines and PICC lines.
• Reviews chest X-rays or uses X-ray free technology (ECG tip placement) to verify accurate central line tip placement.
• Maintains sterile field throughout insertion process, following IHI bundle compliance.
• Provides accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Reviews labs, patient history, and physician orders to determine appropriate line usage and identify potential issues.
• Collaborates with physicians to determine long-term access needs and obtains patient authorization for procedures.
• Inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters as indicated within department policy.
• Performs or assists with intubations and maintains competency through observation and documentation.
• Dispenses pharmacological solutions as prescribed by physicians and responds to adverse reactions.
• Utilizes assessment skills to implement protocols or initiate physician consultation.
• Demonstrates competency in Medselect or PXYIs through monitoring and observation.
• Assists RNs in bedside procedures, takes physician’s verbal orders, and transcribes appropriately.
• Performs bag and mask ventilation, maintains airways, and assists with life-threatening events. Attends resuscitations and traumas as assigned.
• Performs basic pulmonary function testing, including vital capacity, forced inspiratory/expiratory flows, flow volume loops, and peak flow maneuvers. Conducts resting and exercise oximetry testing. Some therapists perform complete pulmonary function studies, including diffusion, lung volumes, body box procedures, and pulmonary stress procedures.
• Collects soiled equipment, transports it to the CV Respiratory Therapy department, and cleans, disinfects, sterilizes, and packages respiratory care equipment. Performs minor troubleshooting and recognizes when equipment needs repair or maintenance.
• Provides CV respiratory therapy services as prescribed, assists in IAPB insertion, invasive cardiac outputs/profile, and non-invasive cardiac outputs. Maintains ISTAT and/or blood gas equipment.
• Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment, and operational issues.
• Remains current in new products, equipment, and technical practices. Provides maintenance of associated equipment and shares updates on standards of care.
• Provides training, orientation, and patient education to staff, patients, and families. Assists in developing departmental policies and procedures based on best practice standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• 2 years of Respiratory Care experience required.
• 5 years of 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.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license – required upon hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license – required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification – required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required upon hire.
• Arizona Respiratory License – required upon hire.
• Credential as NBRC Specialist or Vascular Access Specialist Certification preferred.

Pay

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM.