Job Description

IV Nutrition, LLC

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: IV Technician

STATUS: Non-Exempt 

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.

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 , Strong Venous Access Skills Including Ability to Access Peripheral Veins

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

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) to  nine (9) hour shifts Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays required. General clinic environment with climate control. Adequate lighting. __________________________________________________________________________________________

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

REASONING ABILITY: MATHEMATICS ABILITY: LANGUAGE ABILITY:

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