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Registered Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist
Banner Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Registered Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist
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Banner Health
Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name: Respiratory Therapy-Hospital
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Clinical Care
Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353‑bed acute care hospital with a 24‑bed ICU and Level 4 trauma center. This is a full‑time day‑shift position consisting of three 12‑hour shifts per week. The schedule is 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Position Summary: The role independently provides and maintains peripheral and central venous access, conducts patient assessments, and makes recommendations regarding care. It serves as a resource specialist, assists with departmental activities, quality improvement, and the development of best‑practice guidelines.
Core Functions
Reviews labs, patient history, and physician orders to determine the appropriate line, collaborates with physicians on long‑term access needs, obtains patient authorization, and inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters as needed.
Inserts and maintains peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines per department policy, including dressing changes, line reviews, and declotting; utilizes ultrasound technology; reviews chest X‑rays; maintains a sterile field and accurate documentation.
Inserts and maintains all central lines (simple and complex) in the neck and chest, including dressing changes, port access, and declotting; uses ultrasound technology and advanced anatomical techniques; reviews chest X‑rays; maintains a sterile field and documentation.
Participates in monitoring quality initiatives, departmental databases, bundle compliance, and serves as a change agent for quality goals and evaluations.
Acts as a resource for therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment, and operational issues; participates in interdisciplinary rounding and recommends therapy changes.
Provides training, orientation, and patient education to staff, patients, and families; assists in developing departmental policies based on best practice.
Ensures efficient department workflow, monitors inventory, and maintains equipment.
May provide respiratory therapy services as prescribed, including arterial lines, FDPAC, IAPB insertion, and cardiac output monitoring.
Independently provides central and peripheral vascular access and advanced monitoring to a diverse patient population; serves as a resource and provides direction to staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree; successful completion of PICC training and Banner Health Sims Lab training for CVC insertions.
Good standing with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current state license.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
At least 4 years of RRT clinical experience, including 1 year of independent PICC or CVC line insertions.
Highly effective human‑relation skills for interfacing with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
CPUI and VA‑BC certifications preferred.
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist
role at
Banner Health
Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name: Respiratory Therapy-Hospital
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Clinical Care
Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353‑bed acute care hospital with a 24‑bed ICU and Level 4 trauma center. This is a full‑time day‑shift position consisting of three 12‑hour shifts per week. The schedule is 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Position Summary: The role independently provides and maintains peripheral and central venous access, conducts patient assessments, and makes recommendations regarding care. It serves as a resource specialist, assists with departmental activities, quality improvement, and the development of best‑practice guidelines.
Core Functions
Reviews labs, patient history, and physician orders to determine the appropriate line, collaborates with physicians on long‑term access needs, obtains patient authorization, and inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters as needed.
Inserts and maintains peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines per department policy, including dressing changes, line reviews, and declotting; utilizes ultrasound technology; reviews chest X‑rays; maintains a sterile field and accurate documentation.
Inserts and maintains all central lines (simple and complex) in the neck and chest, including dressing changes, port access, and declotting; uses ultrasound technology and advanced anatomical techniques; reviews chest X‑rays; maintains a sterile field and documentation.
Participates in monitoring quality initiatives, departmental databases, bundle compliance, and serves as a change agent for quality goals and evaluations.
Acts as a resource for therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment, and operational issues; participates in interdisciplinary rounding and recommends therapy changes.
Provides training, orientation, and patient education to staff, patients, and families; assists in developing departmental policies based on best practice.
Ensures efficient department workflow, monitors inventory, and maintains equipment.
May provide respiratory therapy services as prescribed, including arterial lines, FDPAC, IAPB insertion, and cardiac output monitoring.
Independently provides central and peripheral vascular access and advanced monitoring to a diverse patient population; serves as a resource and provides direction to staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree; successful completion of PICC training and Banner Health Sims Lab training for CVC insertions.
Good standing with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current state license.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
At least 4 years of RRT clinical experience, including 1 year of independent PICC or CVC line insertions.
Highly effective human‑relation skills for interfacing with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
CPUI and VA‑BC certifications preferred.
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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