HonorHealth
Vascular Access Specialist - RRT Nights - Sonoran Crossing
HonorHealth, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Overview
Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.
Responsibilities
This position independently provides and maintains arterial line (A-line), deep venous (IV), midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), and/or Central venous catheters (CVC), and/or Acute Hemodialysis catheter access. Conducts patient assessments, obtains consults for procedures, gathers correct blood values and patient information, and provides recommendations regarding the correct invasive catheter for the therapy required by the patient. Provides assistance with departmental activities, serves as specialist assisting in quality improvement and development of best practice guidelines. Responsible for achieving superior performance in specialty areas of all hemodynamic monitoring, line maintenance, correct use, and access of invasive lines. Performs Respiratory Care Practitioner duties and may supervise others as required. Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines and other vascular access devices, including dressing changes, transducer changes, line reviews, flushing of ports and declotting, using ultrasound to ensure accurate insertions. Reviews chest X-rays to verify central venous catheter placement and uses ECG tip placement to verify line tip location. Maintains a sterile field and documents accurately in the EMR. Reviews labs and orders to determine the appropriate line for the procedure and collaborates with physicians on long-term access needs. Obtains patient authorization for procedures. Inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters as indicated within policy and procedures. Performs or assists with intubations as needed and maintains competency as demonstrated through observation and documentation. Dispenses pharmacological solutions as prescribed, with knowledge of indications, contraindications and complications. Responds to adverse reactions per policy and procedure and follows assessment protocols. Demonstrates competency through monitoring and observation. Assists RNs at beside procedures, transcribes verbal orders appropriately, performs bag-and-mask ventilation, maintains airway, and participates in resuscitations and traumas as assigned. Performs basic pulmonary function testing and related measurements as needed. Handles equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair reporting as required. Provides cardiovascular respiratory therapy services as prescribed, maintains ISTAT/blood gas equipment, and serves as a resource to therapists and other practitioners regarding patient status and equipment. Provides training, orientation and education to staff, patients and families per policy. Assists in policy development based on best practice standards.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field - Preferred Vocational/Specialized training – Graduate from Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program - Required
Experience
2 years Respiratory Care experience - Required 5 years respiratory care experience with arterial line insertion, IV insertion, PICC and/or Central line insertion, invasive maintenance experience and electronic medical record data entry - Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Upon Hire - Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Upon Hire - Required Arizona Respiratory License Upon Hire - Required Credential as NBRC Specialist or Vascular Access Specialist Certification - Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Current Upon Hire - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Upon Hire - Required
Location and Schedule
Located at Sonoran Crossing Medical Center, 33400 N 32nd Ave, Phoenix. Shifts are 6:00pm–6:30am.
Compensation
Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available
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Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.
Responsibilities
This position independently provides and maintains arterial line (A-line), deep venous (IV), midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), and/or Central venous catheters (CVC), and/or Acute Hemodialysis catheter access. Conducts patient assessments, obtains consults for procedures, gathers correct blood values and patient information, and provides recommendations regarding the correct invasive catheter for the therapy required by the patient. Provides assistance with departmental activities, serves as specialist assisting in quality improvement and development of best practice guidelines. Responsible for achieving superior performance in specialty areas of all hemodynamic monitoring, line maintenance, correct use, and access of invasive lines. Performs Respiratory Care Practitioner duties and may supervise others as required. Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines and other vascular access devices, including dressing changes, transducer changes, line reviews, flushing of ports and declotting, using ultrasound to ensure accurate insertions. Reviews chest X-rays to verify central venous catheter placement and uses ECG tip placement to verify line tip location. Maintains a sterile field and documents accurately in the EMR. Reviews labs and orders to determine the appropriate line for the procedure and collaborates with physicians on long-term access needs. Obtains patient authorization for procedures. Inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters as indicated within policy and procedures. Performs or assists with intubations as needed and maintains competency as demonstrated through observation and documentation. Dispenses pharmacological solutions as prescribed, with knowledge of indications, contraindications and complications. Responds to adverse reactions per policy and procedure and follows assessment protocols. Demonstrates competency through monitoring and observation. Assists RNs at beside procedures, transcribes verbal orders appropriately, performs bag-and-mask ventilation, maintains airway, and participates in resuscitations and traumas as assigned. Performs basic pulmonary function testing and related measurements as needed. Handles equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair reporting as required. Provides cardiovascular respiratory therapy services as prescribed, maintains ISTAT/blood gas equipment, and serves as a resource to therapists and other practitioners regarding patient status and equipment. Provides training, orientation and education to staff, patients and families per policy. Assists in policy development based on best practice standards.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field - Preferred Vocational/Specialized training – Graduate from Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program - Required
Experience
2 years Respiratory Care experience - Required 5 years respiratory care experience with arterial line insertion, IV insertion, PICC and/or Central line insertion, invasive maintenance experience and electronic medical record data entry - Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Upon Hire - Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Upon Hire - Required Arizona Respiratory License Upon Hire - Required Credential as NBRC Specialist or Vascular Access Specialist Certification - Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Current Upon Hire - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Upon Hire - Required
Location and Schedule
Located at Sonoran Crossing Medical Center, 33400 N 32nd Ave, Phoenix. Shifts are 6:00pm–6:30am.
Compensation
Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available
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