IV Technician RN/LPN/Paramedic

POSITION TITLE: IV Technician
STATUS: Non-Exempt

ROLE

This role is responsible for administering the application of intravenous vitamins. The IV tech will administer vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients directly to the patient’s body to optimize health and wellness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administer IV’s and run fluid therapy for the intravenous process.

• Monitor the client’s response to treatment.

• Manage and prevent infections.

• Assess the client’s physical health including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, etc.

• Identify contradictions to intravenous therapy for the client.

• Take client’s vitals as needed.

• Documents interactions and communication with clients regarding therapy services, assessment, and

  responses/reactions to treatment.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: RN, Paramedic, LPN/LVN

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Credentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse), Paramedic, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records and Anatomy, Medical Terminology and Medical Practice Functions, Strong Venous Access Skills with the Ability to Access Peripheral Veins

2 years minimum of Vascular Access or Infusion Experience needed , Strong Venous Access Skills Including Ability to Access Peripheral Veins

Excellent Intravenous Catheter Placements Skills, Attention to Detail, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Strong Written and Verbal Communication,

Customer Service, Patient Confidentiality, Stress Management; Multi- tasking, Self-Motivation, Self-Management, Problem-solving, Time Management, Independent Judgment, Resilience, Perseverance, Organization, Patient Care, Flexibility, Dependability and Reliability, Collaboration and teamwork, Ability to meet all performance standards of the position and continually learn in the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly.

Able to hear average conversations.

The employee is regularly required to type continuously throughout the day.

The employee is regularly required to use their hands to type and maneuver a mouse.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus with 20/20 vision (with or without the assistance of eyeglasses/contacts).

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts Monday-Friday and (4) weekend shifts per month. General clinic environment with climate control. Adequate lighting. __________________________________________________________________________________________

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

REASONING ABILITY: MATHEMATICS ABILITY: LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Strong numeric capabilities; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical documents. Ability to communicate clearly.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.