Vascular Access Technician

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Regions Hospital is hiring a patient-focused Vascular Access Technician to join its expanding Vascular Access specialty team. The Technician partners with Vascular Access nursing to provide vascular access and related patient care. The role places peripheral intravenous lines (PIVs), changes peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) dressings, and assists the Vascular Access Registered Nurse with procedures as needed. The Technician also provides difficult-access laboratory and PIV support and occasionally obtains blood samples for laboratory processing. Experience with ultrasound-guided PIV placement is preferred; on-the-job training may be provided.

This position is 0.70 FTE, or 28 hours per week, on a night schedule from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It requires working every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

• Two years of applicable healthcare experience or completion of a related healthcare training program, such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), paramedic, or phlebotomist.
• Basic critical-thinking skills to troubleshoot problems and perform basic triage of situations outside routine circumstances.
• Ability to independently initiate appropriate tasks of the role.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Clinical Lab Science.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record.
• Experience with ultrasound-guided PIV placement.

Responsibilities

• Place peripheral intravenous lines (PIVs).
• Change peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) dressings.
• Assist the Vascular Access Registered Nurse with procedures as needed.
• Provide support for difficult-to-access laboratory draws and PIVs as needed.
• Occasionally obtain blood samples for processing by the laboratory.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site employee fitness center.
• On-site employee clinic.
• Center for Employee Resilience offering support and evidence-based practices.
• Eligibility as a qualified nonprofit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed