Vascular Access Specialist (Nights)

Mayo Clinic Health System • Phoenix, AZ

87d • $31 - $47

About The Position

The Vascular Access Specialist (VAS) functions as a specialized Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) providing assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients with acute illness or cardiopulmonary compromise. This individual provides support for the equipment necessary in the care of these patients and assists physicians and other medical/surgical support staff in conducting activities necessary for interventions, physiological monitoring and direct patient care. The VAS conducts a variety of invasive, therapeutic and critical monitoring procedures primarily in the critical care setting, to include mastery of sterile technique, ultrasound use for IV, Arterial Line, CVC insertion and Trans Esophageal Echo, Seldinger and Modified Seldinger line insertion technique, PICC insertion, insertion, monitoring and troubleshooting of Arterial pressure monitoring lines, setup, monitoring and troubleshooting of all pressure transducing lines, insertion, monitoring and transport of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, removal of femoral CVCs and femoral Sheaths, primary resource for insertion and monitoring of PA catheters, assisting with the insertion and monitoring of Intra-cranial and Lumbar catheters, instructing and monitoring Resident's training of Central Line insertion and sterile technique, and safe and appropriate removal of invasive lines and catheters. This individual is a technical and educational resource for patients, family members and other members of the patient care team. The VAS will assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The VAS must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The VAS will be competent working with patients in the Emergency Department, PACU, and Critical Care and may also function as the shift Charge Therapist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy, AAS required.
• A minimum of three years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of three years of recent hospital critical care experience required.
• Credentialed through the NBRC, registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Current Arizona RCP license.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in clinical or business area preferred.
• Advanced skills in critical care and in-depth knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring required.
• Successful completion of extensive in-house vascular access training required.
• ACLS preferred on hire, required within six months and maintained thereafter.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients with acute illness or cardiopulmonary compromise.
• Support the equipment necessary in the care of patients and assist physicians and other medical/surgical support staff.
• Conduct a variety of invasive, therapeutic and critical monitoring procedures primarily in the critical care setting.
• Master sterile technique and ultrasound use for various procedures.
• Perform Seldinger and Modified Seldinger line insertion technique.
• Insert PICC lines and monitor arterial pressure monitoring lines.
• Set up, monitor and troubleshoot pressure transducing lines.
• Insert, monitor and transport Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
• Remove femoral CVCs and femoral Sheaths, manage groin care.
• Act as primary resource for insertion and monitoring of PA catheters.
• Assist with the insertion and monitoring of Intra-cranial and Lumbar catheters.
• Instruct and monitor Resident's training in Central Line insertion and sterile technique.
• Safely and appropriately remove invasive lines and catheters.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• Support for innovation
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees