Tech Vascular Access (EMT or Paramedic) |UF Health Jax | PRN | Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Access Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under licensed provider's supervision according to hospitals guidelines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs within life span.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes.
• Knowledge of standard universal precautions.
• Knowledge of anatomic structure and human body systems.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Recognition of lethal EKG rhythms.
• High School Diploma or GED or Vocational Training.
• Current Florida EMT or Paramedic license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• USGPIV and Powerglide Midline Catheter HealthStream trainings within 6 months of hire or transfer into the job.
• Less than one year practical clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year preferred clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document direct routine patient care under licensed provider's supervision.
• Recognize obvious job-related emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform electrocardiograms.
• Perform urinary catheter insertion.
• Perform gastric tube insertion.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform basic wound care.
• Perform splinting of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Operate Automatic External Defibrillator.
• Perform chest compressions.
• Perform eye irrigation.
• Insert vascular access devices with and without the use of ultrasound technology, including triage and selection of appropriate device, and competent assessment of vasculature for patency.
• Perform vascular access device audits, including site assessment, limb measurements, maintenance of tubing, securement devices, and dressings, and troubleshooting malfunctioning VADs.
• Document insertion and maintenance of vascular access devices.
• Educate staff, patients, and family members on the proper use and maintenance of VADs.
• Accurately document assessments and procedures in EMR.
• Serve all age groups.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED