IV Technician - Grapevine

POSITION TITLE: IV Technician                                                                                  STATUS: Non-ExemptROLEThis 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, andresponses/reactions to treatment.• All other duties as assigned._________________________________________________________________________________________EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Credentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse), EMT (EmergencyMedical Technician), Paramedic, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), orLPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records andAnatomy, Medical Terminology and Medical Practice Functions,Strong Venous Access Skills with the Ability to AccessPeripheral VeinsEXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 2 years minimum of Vascular Access or Infusion Experienceneeded , Strong Venous Access Skills Including Ability to AccessPeripheral VeinsSKILLS/ABILITIES: 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, TimeManagement, Independent Judgment, Resilience, Perseverance,Organization, Patient Care, Flexibility, Dependability and Reliability,Collaboration and teamwork, Ability to meet all performance standards ofthe position and continually learn in the position.TALKING: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly.AVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average conversations.REPETITIVE MOTION: The employee is regularly required to type continuously throughout the day.FINGER DEXTERITY: The employee is regularly required to use their hands to type and maneuver amouse.AVERAGE VISION: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, colorvision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focuswith 20/20 vision (with or without the assistance of eyeglasses/contacts).PHYSICAL STRENGTH: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassistedand 100 pounds assisted as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk forlong periods of time._________________________________________________________________________________________This position will work eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts Monday-Friday and occasional weekends required. Generalclinic environment with climate control. Adequate lighting._________________________________________________________________________________________REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limitedstandardization. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Strong numeric capabilities; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide inall units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical documents. Ability to communicateclearly.Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualifiedemployees 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 effectivecompensation 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 abilitiesincluded have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In noinstance, 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 toreasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serioushealth 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 statusas an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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