IV Specialist

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking an IV Technician to support the oncology pharmacist and the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy. The role involves preparing hazardous and non-hazardous sterile IV products for inpatient and outpatient settings, using safety cabinets and bar code systems, with strict attention to safety and quality.

The position requires state licensure within 90 days of employment and certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technician Certification is required or certification within 6 months.
• Must be registered with the state of Tennessee within 90 days of employment.
• 5 years experience as an IV Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all hazardous and non-hazardous medication orders from the cancer center pharmacy.
• Distribute medications to appropriate storage locations in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate inventories of medications and supplies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and document temperature and cleaning logs.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacists, technicians and healthcare team.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bar code scanners

IV workflow management systems

Chemotherapy robotic compounders

Gravimetrics

Job description

Category:PharmacyCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:8 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:Responsible for assisting the oncology pharmacist with the daily operations of the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy. Preparation of both hazardous and non-hazardous sterile IV products for inpatient and outpatient departments which utilize the services of the cancer center pharmacy.Strict attention to detail in the use of biological safety cabinets, closed system transfer devices, negative pressure rooms, and other safety mechanisms which promote the safe production of intravenously prepared products.The use of supplemental technology aids such chemotherapy robotic compounders, IV workflow management systems, bar code scanners, and gravimetrics.Stocking and preparing for delivery of medications stored and prepared in the area. Restocking automated dispensing cabinets.Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Preparation- Accurately and timely prepares all hazardous and non-hazardous medication orders originating from the cancer center pharmacy.Distribution-Accurately and timely distributes medication to the appropriate storage locations.Inventory- Maintains accurate and appropriate inventories of medication and supplies.Regulatory compliance- Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with applicable rules, regulations and standards. Documents regulatory requirements such as temperature and cleaning logs.Communication-Communicates well with pharmacist, technicians and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate the safe and efficient production and delivery of medications to patients.All job responsibilities of an IV Technician.Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalent.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:Technician Certification is required or certification within 6 months.MUST be registered with the state of Tennessee within 90 days of employment.EXPERIENCE:5 years experience as an IV Technician preferred.NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.