Oncology IV Pharmacy Technician - Safe Sterile Prep

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

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.