Chemo Prep Tech

Tennessee Oncology•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

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.
Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of PPE and chemotherapy spill kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill.

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.
Maintain an accurate and organized record of all transactions occurring in the mixing room.
Prepare and dispense medication.
Mix chemotherapy and biologics only within the biological safety cabinet (BSC) using proper aseptic technique.
Follow clean room guidelines and accurately prepare IV solutions and other sterile products.
Maintain accuracy in processing orders to ensure that 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 preparing the medication.
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 patient receiving on correct treatment day.
Review and check CBC results prior to pulling medications from Nucleus.
Notify RN if technician has questions regarding CBC values.
Recalculate drug dose as a verifier.
Calculate correct dosage volumes.
Select appropriate diluents.
Mix chemotherapy and other drugs accurately as ordered by physician using appropriate aseptic technique and following policies and procedures.
Prepare chemotherapy in a syringe.
Place label on syringe.
Place syringe beside of appropriate bag for RN to validate accuracy.
Dispense medications following the organization's policies and procedures.
Place all medications in a transport bag for dispensing to the nursing staff.
Prepare continuous infusion pumps setting the pumps according to physician orders.
Maintain CADD pump log, cleaning of pump and cleaning of the pump pack for next use.
Perform all daily and monthly Nucleus duties as outlined in the Nucleus policy and procedure manual.
Inventory all medications at the end of each work day.
Utilize the Pharmacy Report to assist with maintaining appropriate 2 day level of target drugs for your clinic.
Maintain indigent patient drug program for assigned clinic.
Properly document patient information in EMR.
Generate and review daily clinical reports and channel to appropriate personnel.
Maintain all clinical logs.
Assist the nursing staff, as necessary, with the stocking of supplies, clinic organization, clean-up, etc.
Assist to provide 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, according to policy and procedure.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
Properly dispose all waste materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo.
Clean BSC daily or as stated in policy and procedures.
Follow all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and hazardous drugs.
Maintain current technician certification.
Provide documentation of attendance of at least one seminar on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs annually.