Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center•Phoenix, AZ

34d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ. SJHMC is a 571-bed nonprofit hospital with a long history of providing specialized care, including at the Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, and as a Level I Trauma Center. The hospital emphasizes a culture of excellence, well-being, community, and collaboration. The Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist will join a team focused on cardiopulmonary care and will be responsible for independently providing and maintaining vascular access as ordered by a physician. This includes various types of lines such as Central Lines, PICC, Peripheral lines, Midlines, Dialysis Catheters, Arterial lines, and IVs. The role requires strong assessment skills, critical thinking, care plan development, and the ability to manage both routine and emergent situations with urgency, calmness, and foresight.

Requirements

5 years of Respiratory experience.
Trained in Central line insertion.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Respiratory Care Practitioner: AZ (RCP)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain vascular access as ordered by a Physician, including Central Lines, PICC, Peripheral lines, Midlines, Dialysis Catheters, Arterial lines and IVs.
Apply assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs.
Develop and execute effective care plans.
Ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.
Review Physician orders, patient’s history and labs to determine appropriate line placement.
Identify potential issues or risk factors that may impede the patient being a viable candidate or may require alternative vascular access.
Obtain consent to perform the procedure for the appropriate line.
Provide patient teaching/education regarding line insertion, care, and maintenance.
Insert and maintain appropriate lines per Policy, to include dressing changes, line review, port access and de-clotting.
Utilize ultrasound technology to ensure accurate insertion.
Maintain sterile field throughout the entire procedure.
Determine accurate placement and receive or provide clearance of the line via appropriate method.
Maintain accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Review chest x-ray to ensure accurate placement of Central lines.
Utilize Sherlock 3CG+TCS display or Chest X-ray to ensure accurate placement of PICC lines.
Access and maintain infusion ports when needed.