Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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