ADMIXTURE TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME

Socket.dev; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician with IV admixture experience to support chemo preparation in a hospital-style infusion setting. You will reconstitute chemotherapy medications, verify doses, and maintain strict aseptic technique.

Required are a high school diploma and national or state certification as a pharmacy technician, with preferred experience in hospital or home infusion environments.

Qualifications

• Previous IV admixture experience is required.
• High school graduate.
• National or state certification as a pharmacy technician.
• Experience in admixture preparation via a hospital or home infusion environment.

Responsibilities

• Reconstitute Chemo Medications and other Chemo related medications.
• Maintain cleanliness within the chemotherapy preparation area.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique to ensure sterile product quality.
• Maintain inventory of oncology products and supplies; manage the admixture queue.
• Utilize pharmacy inventory systems and verify daily treatment schedules.
• Order supplies for infusion area and manage counts in inventory system.

Skills

IV admixture experience

Teamwork

Basic mathematics

Education

High school graduate

National or state certification as a pharmacy technician

Registered Pharmacy Technician (state certification preferred)

Job description

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