The Vascular Access Specialist (VAS), functions as a specialized Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) providing assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients with acute illness or cardiopulmonary compromise. This individual provides support for the equipment necessary in the care of these patients and assists physicians and other medical/surgical support staff in conducting activities necessary for interventions, physiological monitoring and direct patient care. The VAS conducts a variety of invasive, therapeutic and critical monitoring procedures primarily in the critical care setting, to include:

• Mastery of sterile technique 
• Ultrasound use to include; IV, Arterial Line, CVC insertion and Trans Esophageal Echo 
• 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 
• Inserti...