Certified IV Admixture Technician - Willowbrook - Houston, TX

The US Oncology Network•Houston, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified IV Admixture Technician for their Willowbrook location in Houston, Texas. This is a full-time position that will support advanced cancer care services, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, CAR-T therapy, and precision medicine. The management team values teamwork and collaboration. The position can be a Level I, II, or Senior based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is a large community oncology provider with a mission to make high-quality cancer care accessible to all communities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy (for Level I).
Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (for Level II).
Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (for Level Senior).
Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

Nice To Haves

I.V. certification preferred (for Level II).
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended (for Level II).
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience (for Level Senior).
Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended (for Level Senior).

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
Provide support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.