IV Therapy Technician | 40 hour| rotating
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
401(k)
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 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 80 Blossom Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 03, 2025 | |
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The Opportunity: IV Technician - IV Therapy Department
To meet the timely needs for care of patients presenting to inpatient units, for vascular access device insertion assist, venipuncture for difficult access patients and vascular access needs, the role of the IV Tech is critical to the vascular access team and our patients. Do you think you may be a good fit for New England's #1 Medical Center, based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2022-2023: Massachusetts General Hospital. Schedule - (5) 8-hour shifts - 40 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays What are we looking for? Reporting to the Nurse Director, the IV Tech will be an integral member of the care team, working together with nurses, physicians, physician's assistants, and patient care associates to provide care and service to patients. The IV Tech will be expected to have a global view of the inpatient units' needs for vascular access requests and support the patient, clinical staff, and other members of the care team in providing patients with care as efficiently as possible. What do we have to offer? - Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends - Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings - Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and 401K Skills * Must be able to read/write English and communicate clearly with staff and patients. * Effectively performs venipuncture, as well as skin puncture (where applicable and if trained) on adults, elders, adolescents, and school aged children, and if trained and assigned, pediatric venipuncture, finger and heel sticks on infants or toddlers or preschool age children. * Excellent interpersonal communication and skills whether in person, via the telephone and/or in writing. * Superior service attitude; Compassionate and kind; Energetic and upbeat; Self-motivator; Flexibility and proven ability to handle multiple tasks. * Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Intellectual independence and have a desire to learn and develop new skills and better methods of completing work efforts. * Exceptional organizational and time management skills; asking for direction when appropriate. * Attentive to standard safety and infection control procedures including standard precautions. Preferred: Must have recent experience in clinical patient care and/or at least one-year phlebotomy work experience. Required: Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent; nationally certified phlebotomist, licensed nursing assistant with phlebotomy experience, medical assistant, IV technician The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |