Registered Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist

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$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for RRT Vascular Access Specialist with a minimum of 1 year of vascular access experience.

We are currently looking for Full-Time Night Shift RRT Vascular Access Specialist to join our team! As a RRT Vascular Access Specialist at Banner Desert Medical Center you will be part of our team providing care for neonates, pediatrics and adult patients, all while doing so with a happy heart. Being a member of the Respiratory Department here at Banner Desert and Cardon Children’s, a level 1 trauma destination, allows you the opportunity to work in the Emergency Department, NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and to be a part of adult and pediatric cardiac cases. Floating between departments will be expected as needed. We also train our new employees to master our general floor before moving into specialization areas. Once comfortable, we empower our employees to learn multiple areas and provide support as people grow their skills and career!

We are currently looking for Full-Time RRT Vascular Access Specialist to work the night shift (36 hours/week; 3 12-hour shifts from 6:00 pm - 6:30 am).

Your pay and benefits are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position independently provides and maintains peripheral and central venous access. This position conducts patient assessments and provides recommendations regarding care, serves as a resource person and specialist and provides assistance with departmental activities, quality improvement and development of best practice guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Reviews labs, patient history and physician orders to determine appropriate line to be utilized for the procedure and/or identify potential issues that may arise or preclude the patient from being a viable candidate or require alternate form of vascular access. Collaborates with physicians to determine appropriate long-term access needs. Obtains patient’s authorization to perform the procedure. Inserts peripheral venous and/or arterial catheters to provide access or more complex vascular access as indicated.

2. Inserts and maintains peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines according to department policy and procedures to include dressing changes, line reviews and declotting. Utilizes ultrasound technology to ensure accurate insertion of the PICC line. Reviews chest x-rays to ensure accurate placement of the central venous catheter or device. Maintains sterile field throughout the insertion process to ensure quality outcomes. Maintains accurate, timely and appropriate documentation.

3. Inserts and maintains all central lines (simple and complex) in the neck and chest according to department policy and procedures to include dressing changes, line reviews, port access and declotting. Utilizes ultrasound technology, advanced knowledge of anatomy and specialized insertion techniques to ensure accurate and appropriate insertion of the central line. Reviews chest x-rays to ensure accurate placement of the central venous catheter or device. Maintains sterile field throughout the insertion process to ensure quality outcomes. Maintains accurate, timely and appropriate documentation.

4. Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality initiatives, department database, appropriateness and effectiveness of bundle compliance, acts as a change agent and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of quality goals/objective and quality management activities within the clinical service lines. May coordinate oversight of quality and safety standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

5. Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues. Participates in interdisciplinary rounding, making recommendations for changes in therapy dictated by the patient’s condition.

6. Provides training, orientation and patient education to staff, patients and families, in accordance with policy and practice guidelines. Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures based on best practice.

7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains