IV Technician - Grapevine

IV Nutrition

GRAPEVINE, TX

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Part-time

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, EMT-Paramedics, Electronic Medical Records, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Intravenous Therapies, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Mathematics, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Writing Skills

LOCATION

GRAPEVINE, TX

POSTED

10 days ago

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.
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QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Credentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse), EMT (Emergency
Medical Technician), Paramedic, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), or
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: 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

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

SKILLS/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, 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

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 a
mouse.

AVERAGE VISION: 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).
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: 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.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts Monday-Friday and occasional weekends required. General
clinic environment with climate control. Adequate lighting.
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MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

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

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

LANGUAGE ABILITY: 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
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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.

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