Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) -
Vascular Access & Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Champion Health System Locations:
Fountain Valley, Orange County, CA Position Type:
Full-Time About Champion Health System Champion Health System is one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular and vascular organizations, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge outpatient care while expanding access to advanced cardiovascular, vascular, and interventional services throughout North Carolina. We are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with expertise in ultrasound-guided PICC line and central venous catheter placement to join our growing procedural team. We are hiring one provider for each Champion Health System location . Position Summary The NP/PA will perform ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures while providing comprehensive patient care in collaboration with our board-certified interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists. This role is ideal for providers who enjoy procedural medicine and working in a fast-paced outpatient environment utilizing advanced ultrasound-guided techniques. Responsibilities
- Perform ultrasound-guided PICC line placement.
- Perform ultrasound-guided internal jugular, femoral, and other central venous catheter placements.
- Evaluate patients for vascular access needs.
- Perform pre-procedure assessments and obtain informed consent.
- Utilize sterile technique and ultrasound guidance for all vascular access procedures.
- Monitor patients during and after procedures.
- Recognize and manage procedural complications.
- Document procedures accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and referring providers.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assist with additional office-based vascular and procedural services as needed. Qualifications Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current California NP or PA license (or eligible for licensure).
- Current DEA registration (or eligibility).
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience performing ultrasound-guided PICC line and/or central venous catheter placement independently.
- Strong ultrasound skills.
- Excellent procedural and patient communication skills. Preferred
- Experience in Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or Vascular Access Teams.
- Experience with midline catheter placement.
- Experience placing dialysis catheters.
- Experience with arterial line placement.
- Familiarity with fluoroscopy-guided procedures is a plus. Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- Daytime outpatient procedural schedule Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Productivity and performance bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Professional licensure reimbursement
- Collaborative physician support
- Opportunities for procedural training and career advancement Why Join Champion Health System?
- Work alongside nationally recognized interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists.
- Perform advanced minimally invasive procedures in a state-of-the-art outpatient environment.
- Opportunity to expand procedural skills beyond vascular access.
- Be part of a rapidly growing organization committed to innovation and exceptional patient care.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for professional growth and leadership