Vascular Access Technician

Regions Hospital is looking to hire an exceptional, patient-focused Vascular Access Technician to join our Vascular Access team and make a difference for our patients and our community. Join us in a small Specialty group that is expanding! Work hard, have fun, and provide much-needed care!

About the role

The Technician role partners with Vascular Access nursing. In this role, you will place PIVs, change peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) dressings, and assist the VAS RN with procedures as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience with US-guided PIV placement or will be trained on the job. This role will provide difficult-to-access lab and PIV support as needed and occasionally obtain blood samples for processing by the Lab.

We are known for saving lives in our Level I Trauma Center, and our staff are key to the exceptional care we provide each patient. Our award-winning programs give our patients and their families a place of comfort and healing.

Responsibilities

• Place PIVs (peripheral intravenous catheters)
• Change PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) dressings
• Assist VAS RN with procedures as needed
• Provide support for difficult-to-access lab and PIV placements
• Occasionally obtain blood samples for lab processing

Requirements

• Two years of applicable health care experience OR completion of a related health care training program (e.g., Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), paramedic, phlebotomist)
• Practices basic critical thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot problems and do basic triaging of situations outside of the routine
• Ability to independently initiate appropriate tasks of the role
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• Associate degree in Clinical Lab Science (preferred)
• Previous phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (preferred)
• Experience with Ultrasound-guided PIV placement (preferred)

Schedule

0.70 FTE (Nights). Every other weekend rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (0.5 FTE or greater), including:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401K with match
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
• On-site employee fitness center
• On-site employee clinic for convenient care
• Center for Employee Resilience providing support and evidence-based practices
• Qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company (veteran support)

About Us

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good—good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included, and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.