Paramedic/RN - IV Tech

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.
• Absess 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: Credentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Paramedic, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 2 years minimum of Vascular Access or Infusion Experience needed
• SKILLS/ABILITIES: 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, Excellent Intravenous Catheter Placements Skills, Attention to Detail, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Strong Written and Verbal Communication

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• TALKING: Average Hearing: Repetitive Motion: Finger Dexterity: AVERAGE VISION: PHYSICAL STRENGTH: 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.

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.

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