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