Chemo Prep Tech

OneOncology•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, a prominent community-based cancer care specialist and a leader in clinical trials, is seeking a dedicated Chemo Prep Tech. Founded in 1976 in Nashville, our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality cancer care and clinical research expertise to patients in their communities. We are committed to advancing cancer detection and treatment, making these innovations available to all patients. We believe in the privilege of caring for cancer patients and are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting our oncologists and patients.

Requirements

A professionally certified pharmacy technician.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees.
Ability to build rapport with patients to deliver exceptional direct patient care.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
Must be patient service oriented.

Nice To Haves

Chemotherapy admixture experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely and aseptically prepare chemotherapy and other medications for patients.
Manage the Nucleus system and maintain accurate records of all transactions in the mixing room.
Mix chemotherapy and biologics within the biological safety cabinet (BSC) using proper aseptic technique.
Follow clean room guidelines and accurately prepare IV solutions and other sterile products.
Ensure all orders are processed and dispensed in a timely manner.
Check all orders for completeness of information, verify patient information, and proper physician authorization.
Interpret the appropriateness of a medication order before preparation.
Evaluate critical patient information prior to beginning admixture according to policy and procedure.
Check all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
Calculate cycle and day to ensure patients receive treatment on the correct day.
Review and check CBC results prior to pulling medications from Nucleus and notify RN of any concerns.
Recalculate drug dose as a verifier.
Calculate correct dosage volumes and select appropriate diluents.
Prepare chemotherapy in a syringe, label it, and place it beside the appropriate bag for RN validation.
Affix completed labels to bags or syringes as appropriate.
Initial the bag and distribute according to clinic guidelines.
Dispense medications following organization policies and procedures, placing them in a transport bag for nursing staff.
Prepare continuous infusion pumps, setting them according to physician orders, with RN verification.
Maintain CADD pump log, cleaning of the pump, and cleaning of the pump pack for next use.
Perform daily and monthly Nucleus duties as outlined in the Nucleus policy and procedure manual.
Inventory all medications at the end of each workday.
Utilize the Pharmacy Report to maintain appropriate 2-day levels of target drugs for the clinic.
Maintain the indigent patient drug program for the assigned clinic.
Properly document patient information in EMR.
Generate and review daily clinical reports and channel them to appropriate personnel.
Maintain all clinical logs.
Assist nursing staff with stocking supplies, clinic organization, and clean-up as needed.
Assist in providing orientation and training to newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Keep work area and equipment clean and neat.
Aseptically clean the BSC at the beginning and end of each shift, and in the event of a drug spill.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Properly dispose of all waste materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo.
Clean BSC daily or as stated in policy and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use of PPE and chemotherapy spill kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill.
Follow all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and hazardous drugs.
Maintain current technician certification.
Provide documentation of attendance at least one seminar annually on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs.