The Vascular Access Specialist (VAS) provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with acute illness or cardiopulmonary compromise. The VAS conducts invasive, therapeutic, and critical monitoring procedures in the critical care setting, including ultrasound use, line insertion, and monitoring.
Requirements
- Mastery of sterile technique
- Ultrasound use
- Seldinger and Modified Seldinger line insertion technique
- PICC insertion
- Insertion, monitoring, and troubleshoot of Arterial pressure monitoring lines
- Set-up, 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 the insertion and monitoring of Intra-cranial and Lumbar catheters
- Instruct and monitor Resident’s training, of Central Line insertion and sterile technique
- Safe and appropriate removal of invasive lines and catheters
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future