Respiratory Therapist: Vascular Access Specialist

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access to join a skilled team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will independently provide and maintain vascular access as ordered by a physician, including central lines, PICCs, and arterial lines, while ensuring patient safety.

You will use ultrasound guidance, maintain sterile technique, review orders and imaging, document in EMR, and participate in routine and emergent care.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Respiratory experience.
• Trained in central line insertion.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: AZ (RCP).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR.

Responsibilities

• Review orders, patient history, and labs to determine appropriate line placement.
• Obtains consent and provides patient education regarding line insertion and care.
• Inserts and maintains lines including dressings, line reviews, port access, and declotting.
• Uses ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement and maintains sterile field.
• Review chest x-ray or imaging to confirm line placement and document in EMR.
• Accesses and maintains infusion ports as needed.

Skills

Vascular access

Pulmonary care

Ultrasound guidance

Critical thinking

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

EMR

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access to join a skilled team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will independently provide and maintain vascular access as ordered by a physician, including central lines, PICCs, and arterial lines, while ensuring patient safety.

You will use ultrasound guidance, maintain sterile technique, review orders and imaging, document in EMR, and participate in routine and emergent care.