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Mayo Clinic

Vascular Access Specialist (Nights)

Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Responsibilities The Vascular Access Specialist (VAS) functions as a specialized Respiratory Care Practitioner providing assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients with acute illness or cardiopulmonary compromise. Key duties 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, monitor and troubleshoot of all pressure transducing lines

Insertion, monitoring and transport of intra‑aortic balloon pump

Removal of femoral CVCs and femoral sheaths—groin management

Primary resource for insertion and monitoring of PA catheters

Assist with insertion and monitoring of intra‑cranial and lumbar catheters

Instruct and monitor resident training of central line insertion and sterile technique

Safe and appropriate removal of invasive lines and catheters

Technical and educational resource for patients, family members and team. May function as shift Charge Therapist.

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA‑approved school of Respiratory Therapy (AAS required).

Minimum three years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Minimum three years of recent hospital critical care experience.

Additional Qualifications

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.

Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.

Adapts well and calmly to unpredictable situations within patient care settings.

Effective interpersonal skills, patient assessment skills and basic computer skills.

License / Certifications

Credentialed through NBRC, registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

Current Arizona RCP license.

Basic Life Support Certification required upon hire, valid for 90 days or greater.

ACLS preferred on hire, required within six months and maintained thereafter.

VA‑BC certification required two years after completion of in‑house training.

PALS preferred.

Exemption Status Nonexempt

Compensation Detail $31.79 – $47.71 per hour

Benefits Eligible Yes

Schedule Full Time

Hours / Pay Period 72

Schedule Details 3 12‑hr night shifts

Weekend Schedule Every other weekend required

International Assignment No

Site Description Mayo Clinic locations include Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; Rochester, Minnesota; and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities. Each location offers a supportive environment for work and personal life.

Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter Sarah Lee

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