Vascular Access Specialist RRT - Nights - Deer Valley

Responsibilities

• Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines and any other vascular access devices.
• Uses ultrasound technology to ensure accurate insertion of arterial lines and PICC lines.
• 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.
• Reviews labs, patient history and physician orders to determine appropriate line to be utilized for the procedure.
• 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.
• Responds accordingly to policy and procedure in the event of adverse reactions and/or inappropriate orders.
• Utilizes assessment skills to implement protocols or initiate physician consultation.
• Demonstrates Medselect or PXYIs competency through monitoring and observation.
• Aids the RNs in beside procedures as required.
• Takes physician’s verbal orders and transcribes appropriately.
• Performs bag and mask ventilation and maintains an adequate airway.
• Affords assistance during life-threatening events.
• Performs basic pulmonary function testing, including determination of vital capacity, forced inspiratory/expiratory flows, flow volume loops, and peak flow maneuvers.
• 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.
• Performs minor trouble shooting of equipment as necessary.
• Recognizes when equipment needs to be repaired or have preventative maintenance performed and takes the necessary steps to resolve the issue.
• Provides cv respiratory therapy services as prescribed in accordance with established department policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development of departmental policy and procedures based on best practice standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program.
• 2 years Respiratory Care experience.
• 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.

Skills

• General knowledge of indications, contraindications, and complications of medications administered through aerosolization.
• Ability to respond accordingly to policy and procedure in the event of adverse reactions and/or inappropriate orders.
• Utilization of assessment skills to implement protocols or initiate physician consultation.
• Medselect or PXYIs competency through monitoring and observation.
• Ability to perform bag and mask ventilation and maintain an adequate airway.
• Ability to perform basic pulmonary function testing, including determination of vital capacity, forced inspiratory/expiratory flows, flow volume loops, and peak flow maneuvers.
• Ability to collect soiled equipment from patient areas, transport to CV Respiratory Therapy department or appropriate cleaning area, clean, disinfect, sterilize and package respiratory care equipment as needed.
• Ability to perform minor trouble shooting of equipment as necessary.
• Ability to recognize when equipment needs to be repaired or have preventative maintenance performed and take the necessary steps to resolve the issue.
• Ability to provide cv respiratory therapy services as prescribed in accordance with established department policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist in the development of departmental policy and procedures based on best practice standards.