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Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

Vascular Access Specialist RRT

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeTempe, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of technical training, a diploma or degree, or vocational/specialized training through a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care-approved Respiratory Care program is required.
  • Two years of Respiratory Care experience is required.
  • A Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required upon hire.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist registration is required upon hire.
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required upon hire.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
  • An Arizona Respiratory License is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Independently provide and maintain arterial lines, deep venous access, midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, central venous catheters, and/or acute hemodialysis catheter access.
  • Assess patients, obtain procedure consults, gather relevant blood values and patient information, and recommend the appropriate invasive catheter for the required therapy.
  • Assist with departmental activities and contribute as a specialist to quality improvement and the development of best-practice guidelines.
  • Achieve high performance in hemodynamic monitoring, line maintenance, and the proper use and access of invasive lines.
  • Perform Respiratory Care Practitioner duties and supervise others when required.
  • Insert and maintain arterial lines, midlines, peripherally inserted central catheter lines, and other vascular access devices within department policy and procedures, including dressing and transducer changes, line reviews, flushing ports, and de-clotting.
  • Use ultrasound technology for accurate arterial line and peripherally inserted central catheter insertion; review chest X-rays or use electrocardiogram tip placement technology to verify central line placement.
  • Maintain a sterile field during insertion and follow IHI bundle requirements; document accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
  • Review laboratory results, patient history, and physician orders to select an appropriate line and identify potential issues or contraindications for arterial or vascular access.
  • Collaborate with physicians on long-term access needs, obtain patient authorization, and insert peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters or more complex vascular access devices as indicated by policy and procedures.
  • Perform or assist with intubations as needed and maintain competency through observation, demonstration, and accurate documentation.
  • Dispense physician-prescribed pharmacological solutions and apply knowledge of indications, contraindications, and complications of medications administered through aerosolization; respond to adverse reactions or inappropriate orders according to policy and procedure.
  • Use assessment skills to implement protocols or initiate physician consultation and demonstrate MedSelect or Pyxis competency through monitoring and observation.
  • Assist registered nurses with bedside procedures, take and appropriately transcribe physician verbal orders, perform bag-and-mask ventilation, maintain an adequate airway, and assist with life-threatening events.
  • Attend assigned resuscitations and traumas.
  • Perform basic pulmonary function testing, including vital capacity, forced inspiratory and expiratory flows, flow-volume loops, and peak-flow maneuvers, as well as resting and exercise oximetry testing.
  • Perform complete pulmonary function studies, including diffusion, lung volumes, body-box procedures, and pulmonary stress procedures, when assigned.
  • Collect soiled equipment from patient areas, transport it to the appropriate cleaning area, and clean, disinfect, sterilize, and package respiratory care equipment as needed.
  • Perform minor equipment troubleshooting, recognize repair or preventive-maintenance needs, and take steps to resolve them.
  • Provide cardiovascular respiratory therapy services as prescribed under department policies and procedures; assist with intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and associated invasive and non-invasive cardiac output/profile procedures.
  • Maintain i-STAT and/or blood gas equipment according to established policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment, and operational issues.
  • Provide maintenance for associated equipment and remain current on new products, equipment, and technical practices.
  • Share significant changes in standards of care with specialists, supervisors, and leadership.
  • Provide training, orientation, and patient education to staff, patients, and families in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures based on best-practice standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a health care-related field is preferred.
  • Five years of respiratory care experience, including arterial line insertion, IV insertion, PICC and/or central line insertion, invasive maintenance, and electronic medical record data entry, is preferred.
  • A credential as an NBRC Specialist or Vascular Access Specialist certification is preferred.

About the Company

Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

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Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
2013

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