Vascular Access Specialist - Full-Time Nights

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Vascular Access Specialist (VAS) functions as a specialized Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), providing assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with acute illness or cardiopulmonary compromise. The role supports equipment used in patient care and assists physicians and other medical and surgical staff with interventions, physiological monitoring, and direct patient care. The VAS performs invasive, therapeutic, and critical monitoring procedures, primarily in critical care settings. The VAS is also a technical and educational resource for patients, family members, and the patient care team. The specialist assesses and interprets patient data according to age-specific needs and applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. The role serves 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.
At least three years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
At least three years of recent hospital critical care experience.
Advanced critical care skills and in-depth knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring.
Successful completion of extensive in-house vascular access training.
Credentialed through the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current Arizona RCP license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, valid for at least 90 days from the start date, and maintained BLS competency.
ACLS required within six months of hire and maintained thereafter.
VA-BC certification required two years after completion of in-house training.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to adapt calmly to unpredictable situations in patient-care settings.
Effective interpersonal skills, patient assessment skills, and basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or business area preferred.
ACLS preferred upon hire.
PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

Use sterile technique and ultrasound for IV, arterial line, central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, and transesophageal echocardiography.
Perform line insertion using Seldinger and modified Seldinger techniques, including PICC insertion.
Insert, monitor, and troubleshoot arterial pressure monitoring lines.
Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot pressure-transducing lines.
Insert, monitor, and transport intra-aortic balloon pumps.
Remove femoral CVCs and femoral sheaths and manage the groin site.
Serve as the primary resource for insertion and monitoring of pulmonary artery (PA) catheters.
Assist with insertion and monitoring of intracranial and lumbar catheters.
Instruct and monitor residents in central line insertion and sterile technique.
Safely and appropriately remove invasive lines and catheters.
Assess and interpret patient-status data in relation to age-specific needs.
Provide technical and educational support to patients, family members, and other patient-care team members.
Provide care in the Emergency Department, PACU, and Critical Care; may serve as shift Charge Therapist.