ADMIXTURE TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME
WATSON CLINIC LLP•Baltimore, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
This full-time position involves the preparation of chemotherapy medications and other related admixtures. The role requires a strong understanding of aseptic technique, sterile product preparation, and inventory management within a clinical setting. The technician will be responsible for reconstituting medications, utilizing specific dispensing and inventory systems, and maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of the preparation and infusion areas.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (State Certification preferred)
- Basic skills in mathematics
- Skilled in teamwork in the workplace
- Previous oncology experience desired
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
