Vascular Access Specialist - RRT Nights - Tempe

• Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available
• Located @ Mill Ave & Broadway Rd
• Shifts 6:00pm-6:30am
• Must Have Previous Lines Experience

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• 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 the electronic 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 necessaryProvides customers with an excellent service experience in demonstrating living performance standardbehaviors. 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.

• In health care related field - Preferred
• Vocational/Technical training Graduate from Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care Program - Required

• 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

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