Asepsis, Auditory, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Chemotherapy, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Cost Control, Documentation, High School Diploma, Hospital, IV Admixture, Inventory Control System, Inventory Management, Lynx, Mathematics, Medications, Oncology, Order Supplies, Pharmacy, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Team Player
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Essential Functions
- Reconstitute Chemo Medications and other Chemo related medications
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of simple calculations involved in the preparation of admixtures.
- Practices aseptic technique to ensure that the sterile product is free from contamination.
- Demonstrates appropriate manipulation technique within the biosafety cabinet.
- Maintains cleanliness within the chemotherapy preparation area.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Lynx Mobile dispensing system and utilizes its function as an inventory control system as well as a charging system.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the admixture queue within IntelliDose as it relates to the daily planning of chemotherapy treatment preparation.
- Maintains inventory of oncology products, as well as all of the supplies, used in the preparation of admixtures and administrations.
- Promptly and properly stores medications and supplies once they have been received in the clinic.
Infusion Area
- Reconstitute Chemo Medications and other related Chemo related medications
- Utilize IV verification system in the rehydration of Chemo Medications and other related Chemo Medications
- Utilize clinical resources to ensure proper dosing and administration
- Manage drug inventory via pharmacy inventory system; monitor to reduce overstock
- Maintain Biohazard Safety Cabinet for daily use and preventive maintenance schedule
- Review daily treatment schedule and assess drug availability
- Maintain QA records of equipment - refrigerator, freezer, eyewash station, etc.
- Restock supplies required for infusion area
- Order supplies for infusion area and maintain counts in inventory management system; is aware of cost containment and strives for efficiency
- Check emergency drug box for expiration dates and replacement as needed
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Standing for long periods of time (8 hrs)
- Walking for long periods of time (8 hrs)
- Sitting for extended periods (8 hrs)
- Must be able to bend, stoop and reach/lift above your head
- Sight: must be able to read documentation in a variety of formats such as items in print or electronically and must be able to visualize patient condition.
- Auditory: must be able to hear to clearly communicate with others
- Must have the ability to handle equipment and/or devices related to job duties such as enter documentation within computer system.
- Proper body mechanics will be used when moving or lifting any equipment or supplies.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Previous IV admixture experience
- High school graduate
- National or state certification as a pharmacy technician
- Experience in admixture preparation via a hospital or home infusion environment
Preferred Education and Experience
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (State Certification preferred)
- · Basic skills in mathematics
- · Skilled in teamwork in the workplace
- · Previous oncology experience desired