NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Vascular Access Line Technician (Cert EMT or Paramedic, Cert Phlebotomy Tech, NYS Lab Technician).

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible to maintain current knowledge in areas of surgical aseptic technique and support of the PICC line/midline patient under direct VAL APP supervision, provide patient transportation if needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• The VAL Technician performs services according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and the hospital.
• Works cooperatively within the department and other services, to create a system of quality health care.
• Functions in a professional manner as the VAL Technician for PICC line/midline procedures in various departments throughout the hospital.
• Selects and prepares (after consultation with the VAL APP) the appropriate supplies and equipment needed for PICC line/midline insertion, exchange, or troubleshooting of these lines.
• Assists with positioning of patient, acts as “empowered observer” of the VAL APP’s sterile technique and performs related activities under the direction of the VAL APP, not limited to direct patient care when needed.
• When not assisting the VAL APP with insertions, the VAL Technician will be responsible for maintaining supplies, cleaning of appropriate equipment, and preparing for the next case.
• The VAL Technician will participate in activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.
• The VAL Technician will maintain current knowledge in areas of surgical aseptic technique and support of the PICC line/midline patient under direct VAL APP supervision, provide patient transportation if needed.
• Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Cert EMT OR Paramedic (MN Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board) OR Phlebotomy Technician Certification OR Clinical Lab Technician-NYS.
Works cohesively as a member of the patient care team
Ability to work under stressful conditions, adapting to the changing pace on the unit, frequent interruptions, emergencies and critically ill patients.
Ability to recognize patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Effective communication skills.
Adheres to hospital/departmental dress code.
Adheres to hospitals time and attendance procedure.
Aseptic technique
Ability to walk extensively; stand for long periods of time and lift 30 lbs..

Required Licenses: Cert Phlebotomy Technician, Cert EMT, Paramedic (MN Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board), Clinical Lab Technician-NYS, Cert Phlebotomy Technician

Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare specialty training preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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