Respiratory Therapist - Vascular Access Specialist

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist specializing in vascular access. You will perform central line insertions, PICC placements and related procedures, applying ultrasound guidance and sterile technique.

Strong assessment, critical thinking, and documentation in EMR are essential. You will collaborate with physicians to review orders, educate patients on line care, and ensure safe maintenance and complication prevention in routine

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain vascular access as ordered by a Physician (central lines, PICC, peripheral lines, midlines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines, IVs).
• Review orders, history and labs to determine appropriate line placement and assess risk factors.
• Obtain consent and provide patient teaching regarding line insertion, care and maintenance.
• Insert and maintain lines per policy, including dressing changes and de-clotting.
• Utilize ultrasound for placement, maintain sterile field and document in EMR.
• Review chest X-ray or Sherlock 3CG/TCS displays to confirm line placement.

Skills

Respiratory experience

Central line training

Line placement assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory Care Practitioner: AZ (RCP)

American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Job description

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist specializing in vascular access. You will perform central line insertions, PICC placements and related procedures, applying ultrasound guidance and sterile technique.

Strong assessment, critical thinking, and documentation in EMR are essential. You will collaborate with physicians to review orders, educate patients on line care, and ensure safe maintenance and complication prevention in routine