Chemotherapy Prep Specialist - Aseptic Lab Tech

Astera Cancer Care; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care is seeking a Chemo Prep Tech to maintain efficient operations in the admixture area. This role involves safe preparation of medications, managing inventory, and collaborating with healthcare teams regarding patient care.

The ideal candidate will be a certified pharmacy technician with chemotherapy admixture experience. They must demonstrate competency in reviewing orders for appropriateness, maintaining clean room guidelines, and adhering to safety standards while handling hazardous drugs.

Located in Tennessee, this full-time role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and may involve travel to satellite locations.

Qualifications

• A professionally certified pharmacy technician.
• Chemotherapy admixture experience strongly preferred.
• TN State Pharmacy Technician license active and in good standing or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient operations of admixture area including safe preparation of medications.
• Accurately retrieve medications required to fulfill medication orders.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing mathematical calculations required for determining drug dilution.

Skills

Chemotherapy admixture experience

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Professional competency in medication review

Mathematical calculation proficiency

Education

Certified pharmacy technician

TN State Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Automated Dispensing Machine

Job description

Astera Cancer Care is seeking a Chemo Prep Tech to maintain efficient operations in the admixture area. This role involves safe preparation of medications, managing inventory, and collaborating with healthcare teams regarding patient care.

The ideal candidate will be a certified pharmacy technician with chemotherapy admixture experience. They must demonstrate competency in reviewing orders for appropriateness, maintaining clean room guidelines, and adhering to safety standards while handling hazardous drugs.

Located in Tennessee, this full-time role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and may involve travel to satellite locations.