Prepares patients for vascular access procedures according to the PICC team guidelines and policies. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to all licensed staff members. Performs vascular access specialty skills to include placement of PI - Vs and USG PI - Vs and delegated procedures under the direction of a licensed staff member. Monitors and cleans assigned equipment used during the insertion after each insertion. Reports outdated supplies, stock levels, orders and restocks procedural carts. Answers telephones, forwards messages and under the direction of a licensed staff, schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests. Assists in routine clerical functions such as helping with copies needed in the team, downloading and storage of ultra sound images, and helping to organize and write information about the measurements, product reference/lot numbers and other details of placement on the billing sheet. Attends and completes hospital and vascular access mandatory in-services and staff meetings. Completes all assigned mandatory training for employees. May assist with in-patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members. May assist with transporting patients under the direction of the licensed staff. May perform IV access and phlebotomy with or without ultrasound. May perform others duties as assigned. At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities. Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated phlebotomy and IV skills. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in the specific PICC team skills within six weeks of hire. - Specialty skills may not be performed until the new hire completes and successfully passes competency testing. - Ability to practice work place safety as incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, pathogens, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job. Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and helping to position patients in good position for line placement procedures. Qualifications Licenses Required. Current RQI Healthcare Provider e. Credential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The e. Credential is to be obtained within 30 days of hireOne of the following. Current EMT Certification in the State of Utah. Current Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah. Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Utah. - Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department. Qualifications (Preferred) Preferred. Experience as an assistant to the licensed specialty nurses on the Vascular Access team. Aseptic technique experience. Working Conditions and Physical Demands. Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking Options Apply for this job online. Apply. Share. Refer this job to a friend. Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed Interested in this opportunity? Socialize this job opportunity to a friend, colleague, or family member: To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu