Tech Vascular Access - Midline Team | Rapid Response | PRN Night

UF Health Central Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Vascular Access Technician, where you will provide essential patient care under supervision in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role is perfect for those with a passion for helping others and a desire to grow in the medical field. You will be responsible for performing a variety of clinical tasks, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of care. If you are ready to make a difference in patients' lives and work in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the chance to enhance your skills and contribute to a vital healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current Florida EMT or Paramedic license required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document routine patient care under supervision.
• Recognize and respond to job-related emergencies.

Skills

Patient care knowledge

Medical terminology

Aseptic techniques

Knowledge of disease processes

Universal precautions

Anatomy knowledge

Emergency recognition

Confidentiality maintenance

English reading and writing

EKG rhythm recognition

Electrocardiogram performance

IV insertion

Urinary catheter insertion

Gastric tube insertion

Phlebotomy

Basic wound care

Musculoskeletal injury splinting

AED operation

Chest compressions

Eye irrigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Training

Job description

Overview

PRN Position

Shift: 6:45pm - 7:15am

The Vascular Access Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under licensed provider's supervision according to hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED or Vocational Training

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Current Florida EMT license -OR- current Florida Paramedic license
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Required Experience: Less than 1 year of practical clinical experience.

Preferred Experience: 1 or more years of previous experience in a health care environment.

Necessary Skills:

1. Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs within life span.
2. Knowledge of medical terminology.
3. Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
4. Knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes.
5. Knowledge of standard universal precautions.
6. Basic knowledge of anatomic structure and human body systems.
7. Ability to recognize obvious job-related emergencies.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Ability to read and write in English.
10. Recognition of lethal EKG rhythms.
11. Performance of electrocardiograms.
12. IV insertion.
13. Urinary catheter insertion.
14. Gastric tube insertion.
15. Phlebotomy.
16. Basic wound care.
17. Splinting of musculoskeletal injuries.
18. Automatic External Defibrillator operation.
19. Chest compressions.
20. Eye irrigation.