RN/Paramedic Weekend IV Tech

IV Nutrition Northwest Arkansas (Rogers, Fayetteville)

Position: IV Technician 

Pay: $25/hour + tips and commissions

Opportunity for advancement: Yes

STATUS: Non-Exempt

IV Nutrition provides vitamin and nutrient therapies in a clinical but spa-like environment. Our clientele include those seeking simple hydration, as well as others with complicated medical histories. Not only do we offer IV and IM injection therapies, but Semaglutide/Tirzepatide for weight loss and Functional Blood Wellness Panels.

IV Nutrition NWA is seeking a part-time IV Tech to join our team. We have a GREAT culture, amazing clients, and great hours. We are open Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 10a-6p, and Sunday 10a-4p. We are looking for someone who can work weekends, 14 hours weekly. Will still have ability to take time off.

The position is straightforward and includes the following responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet clients in a warm manner, tending to their needs.
• Learns to operate POS and charting system efficiently.
• Assess the client’s physical health including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, etc.
• Identify contraindications to intravenous therapy for the client.
• Take client’s vitals as needed.
• Administer IV’s using aseptic technique to prevent infections.
• Administer IM injections.
• Attach infusions to saline locks.
• Adjust drip rates as needed.
• Monitor the client’s response to treatment.
• Manage and prevent infections.
• Documents interactions and communication with clients regarding therapy services, assessment, and responses/reactions to treatment.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Helps to keep the clinic clean and supplies stocked.
• Assists with inventory as needed.
• All other duties as assigned. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Credentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse) or Paramedic with active unencumbered licensure.   

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two years minimum of Vascular Access or Infusion Experience Preferred 

Strong Venous Access Skills Including Ability to Access Peripheral Veins

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records and Anatomy, Medical Terminology and Medical Practice Functions

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Attention to Detail
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service
Patient Confidentiality
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.

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 as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for long periods of time. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires weekends, Saturday and Sunday. General medspa environment with climate control. Adequate lighting. 

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

REASONING 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.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.