IV Technician - Grapevine

divh2IV Technician/h2pThis role is responsible for administering the application of intravenous vitamins. The IV tech will administer vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients directly to the patients body to optimize health and wellness./ppEssential functions include administering IVs and running fluid therapy for the intravenous process, monitoring the clients response to treatment, managing and preventing infections, assessing the clients physical health including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, etc., identifying contradictions to intravenous therapy for the client, taking clients vitals as needed, documenting interactions and communication with clients regarding therapy services, assessment, and responses/reactions to treatment, and all other duties as assigned./ph3Qualifications/h3pCredentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Paramedic, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). 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./ppSkills/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./ph3Physical Activities and Requirements/h3pTalking: 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./ph3Working Conditions/h3pThis position will work eight (8) to ten (10) hour shifts Monday-Friday and occasional weekends required. General clinic environment with climate control. Adequate lighting./ph3Mental Activities and Requirements/h3pReasoning 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./p/div