Vascular Access Specialist — Arterial/CVC/PICC Expert

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day shift

Job summary

HonorHealth—Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist with arterial line, PICC/CVC, and invasive line expertise. You will perform line insertions, monitor devices, review results, and collaborate with physicians for optimal access and patient care.

Strong teaching and documentation skills are required. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, using ultrasound guidance, and providing respiratory therapy services while supporting quality

Qualifications

• 3 years respiratory care or critical care experience required.
• 5 years respiratory care with arterial line insertion, US IV insertion, PICC/CVC insertion, port access, midline insertion, invasive maintenance experience preferred.
• Hold VA-BC certification.
• Arizona Respiratory License required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• RCP license required.

Responsibilities

• Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines, CVCs and other vascular access devices.
• Uses ultrasound to ensure accurate insertion and verifies line placement with chest X-ray/ECG tip placement.
• Maintains sterile field and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Reviews labs and orders to determine appropriate line and identify potential issues.
• Collaborates with physicians for long-term access needs and provides respiratory care services.
• Provides training and patient education to staff, patients and families.

Skills

Arterial line insertion

PICC/CVC insertion

Ultrasound guidance

Vascular access management

ECG tip placement

Invasive line maintenance

Respiratory care

Documentation in EMR

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Respiratory Care

CoARC accredited program

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Arizona Respiratory License

Tools

ECG interpretation tools

X-ray review

Job description

HonorHealth—Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist with arterial line, PICC/CVC, and invasive line expertise. You will perform line insertions, monitor devices, review results, and collaborate with physicians for optimal access and patient care.

Strong teaching and documentation skills are required. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, using ultrasound guidance, and providing respiratory therapy services while supporting quality