Vascular Access Specialist - Days - Shea

30 Shea Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist specialized in vascular access and hemodynamic support in Scottsdale. The role covers arterial line insertion, PICC/CVC, and critical care duties within the CV Respiratory Therapy department.

You will perform line placements, use ultrasound guidance, and collaborate with physicians to determine long-term access needs while maintaining documentation and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years respiratory care/critical care experience required.
• 5 years respiratory care with arterial line insertion, US IV insertion, PICC/CVC insertion, port access, midline insertion, invasive maintenance preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; RCP license and RRT credential required; AZ license.
• Credential vascular access certification and related courses required.

Responsibilities

• Insert and maintain arterial lines, PICC lines, CVCs and other vascular access devices per policy.
• Use ultrasound to guide line insertions and verify positions with X-ray as needed.
• Provide respiratory care services as prescribed; document in electronic medical record.
• Assist in quality improvement and development of best practice guidelines.

Skills

Arterial line access

Vascular access

Ultrasound guidance

Critical care experience

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation Shift: Day Department: CV Respiratory Therapy Up to $15000 Sign On Bonus Available Must have Lines Experience! Located @ Shea Blvd & 92nd St, Scottsdale Day Shifts 6:30am - 7:00pm + Weekend and Holiday Requirements

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY This position independently provides and maintains arterial line (A-line), deep venous (IV), midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), and/or Central venous catheters (CVC), and/or Acute Hemodialysis catheter access. Conducts patient assessments, obtains consults of procedure, gathers correct blood values and patient information, and provides recommendationsregarding the correct invasive catheter, optimal, for the therapy required to the patient. Provides assistance with departmental activities, serves as specialist assisting in quality improvement and development of best practice guidelines. Responsible for achieving a superior performance in specialty areas of all hemodynamic monitoring, line maintenance, correct use, and access of invasive lines. Performs all Respiratory Care Practitioner duties. Hold VA-BC certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines, CVC’s, temporary HD’s and any other vascular access device responsible and competent, according to department policy and procedures to include dressing changes, transducer changes, line reviews, flushing of ports and de-clotting. Uses ultrasound technology to ensure accurate insertion of arterial lines and PICC lines. Reviews chest X-rays to ensure accurate placement of central venous catheters and/or X-ray free technology, using ECG tip placement, to verify accurate central line tip placement. Maintains sterile field throughout insertion process, following IHI bundle compliance. Provides accurate, timely and appropriate documentation into theelectronic medical record Reviews labs, patient history and physician orders to determine appropriate line to be utilized for the procedure and/or identify potential issues that may arise or preclude the patient from being a viable candidate of arterial and/or vascular access. Collaborates with physicians to determine appropriate long‑term access needs. Obtains patient’s authorization to perform the procedure. Inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters to provide access or more complex vascular access as indicated within department policy and procedures. Dispenses pharmacological solutions as prescribed by physician. Must possess and utilize a general knowledge of indications, contraindications, and complications of medications administered through aerosalization. Will respond accordingly to policy and procedure in the event of adverse reactions and/or inappropriate orders as demonstrated through observation and documentation. Utilize assessment skills to implement protocols or initiate physician consultation. Will demonstrate Medselect or PXYIs competency through monitoring and observation Provides cv respiratory therapy services as prescribed in accordance with established department policies and procedures. Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues Performs all Respiratory Care Practitioner duties and supports leaders as necessary Provides customers with an excellent service experience in demonstrating living performance standard behaviors. Remains current in new products, equipment and technical practices. Provides maintenance of associated equipment as demonstrated through observation and didactic training. Will share with other specialists, supervisors and leadership of significant changes in standards of care. Provides training, orientation and patient education to staff, patients and families in accordance with policy and procedures. Assists in the development of departmental policy and procedures based on best practice standards. The above job responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or re-assign duties at any time.

EDUCATION

Technical Training Diploma/Degree Vocational/Technical training Graduate from Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care Program Required Other / Certificate in health care related field Preferred

EXPERIENCE

3 years Respiratory care / 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

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - License Licensed Upon Hire Required
• Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - License Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required
• Arizona Respiratory License Required
• Credential Vascular Access Specialist Certification Required And Completion of following courses: PICCinsertion, EKG interpretation, X-rayreading certification, Advancehemodynamic, 12 lead EKG interpretation,IV starting course, Xray free PICCinsertion course. Required

About HonorHealth

We’re all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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