Chemotherapy Pharmacy Tech - Infusion Prep Specialist

Ochsner Health System; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare chemotherapy products for infusion units and inpatient areas under pharmacist supervision. The role requires aseptic technique, strong math skills, and 2 years of experience.

Education includes a high school diploma and current Pharmacy Technician certification. The position may involve flexible scheduling and travel between facilities, with opportunities for professional growth within the Pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Education Required – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience Required – 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certifications Required – Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice.
• ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate.
• ASHP Hazardous Product Preparation Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists and other technicians to maintain an efficient medication distribution system in order to provide safe and efficient patient care.
• Performs accurate and timely preparation of medications including chemotherapy, and potentially hazardous substances utilizing aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations (100% of the shift dedicated to chemotherapy preparation).
• Accurately prepares non-chemotherapy and controlled substances for the infusion center using aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Appropriately operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment (IV safety software, barcode software, Cadd Pump, automated drug dispensing technology).
• Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and terminal cleaning of the IV room.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Pharmaceutical math

Aseptic technique

Chemotherapy safety

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (state Board)

ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate

ASHP Hazardous Product Preparation Certificate

Tools

IV safety software

Barcode software

Cadd Pump

Automated drug dispensing tech

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare chemotherapy products for infusion units and inpatient areas under pharmacist supervision. The role requires aseptic technique, strong math skills, and 2 years of experience.

Education includes a high school diploma and current Pharmacy Technician certification. The position may involve flexible scheduling and travel between facilities, with opportunities for professional growth within the Pharmacy department.