IV Tech (RN)

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Credentialed as a RN (Registered Nurse)
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and Anatomy
• Knowledge of 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

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is PRN, with varying hours.
• General clinic environment with climate control.
• The PRN requirement is 6 shifts per month, including one weekend per month.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
• 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.