IV Therapy Technician​/PCT - PT Nights

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost effective health care through direct care of patients and collaboration with other health team members.

• Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, to include placing IVs and phlebotomy.
• Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse/charge nurse or Clinical Director to include venipuncture, IV insertion and specimen collection.
• Reports abnormal observations to assigned RN/charge nurse.
• Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
• Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, IV placement, attempts, size, and patients’ tolerance via computerized documentation.
• Transports patients and belongings per AAMC policies and procedures.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.
• Maintains unit specific metrics and reports for data collection.
• Is knowledgeable and keeps up to date on National IV Therapy Standards as well as unit-based standards and workflow.

• HS Diploma/equivalent.
• At least 2 years of acute care experience.
• IV insertion and phlebotomy skills.

• Certified Nursing Assistant through Maryland Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS.

Employees may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical demands include: heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees.
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Assistance Programs and more.
• Benefit offerings based on employment status.

$20.74—$24.46 USD.