IV Infusion Technician (RN or Paramedic)

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.

Skills/Abilities

• Credentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Paramedic, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
• 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
• 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

Physical Activities and Requirements

• 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) hour shifts Monday-Friday subject to employee's availability and occasional Saturdays required.
• General clinic environment with climate control. Adequate lighting.

Mental Activities and Requirements

• Reasoning Ability: Not specified
• Mathematics Ability: Not specified
• Language Ability: Not specified