IV Tech (RN, LPN, Paramedic, EMT-I, EMT-A)

IV Nutrition•Suffolk, VA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our fast growing dynamic team. As an IV tech at IV Nutrition you will work in a Spa like atmosphere, help clients to reach their optimal wellness goals and work together as a team to drive the overall client experience. Our employees choose their shifts for each month, receive discounts on services monthly and have all major holidays off! 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. We are looking for upbeat, customer service oriented, health conscious employees to start immediately... if this sounds like you, please ensure you meet licensure qualifications and submit your applicant today!

Requirements

Credentialed as either an RN (Registered Nurse), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Paramedic, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.