Infusion Pharmacy Technician- IV

PruittHealth•Norcross, GA

About The Position

The IV Technician uses aseptic techniques to mix and distribute intravenous medication orders according to physician orders and established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role maintains and rotates inventory of medications, IV pumps, and supplies, and completes and documents assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. The technician identifies and replaces outdated or unusable drugs. The position enters IV medication orders in the pharmacy computer system; compounds large-volume and small-volume admixture medications, chemotherapeutic agents, and total parenteral nutrition solutions; and prepares medications for delivery in appropriate packaging. The technician maintains compounding logs and patient information sheets, files documentation, keeps the cleanroom and anteroom clean, and documents environmental monitoring according to the established schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work as a team member.
Good communication skills.
Basic understanding of computer technology.
Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
Sound judgment consistent with training and academic background.
Aseptic technique and IV room training.
Knowledge of Standard Precautions.
Knowledge of USP 797 Guidelines.
Strong mathematical computation skills.
Accurate typing skills at 35 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
One year of IV room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter intravenous medication orders in the pharmacy computer system according to physician orders and established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies.
Maintain IV pumps according to established policies and procedures.
Follow USP <797> guidelines and company policy when garbing for compounding.
Compound large-volume intravenous medications.
Compound small-volume admixture solutions for intermittent administration.
Compound chemotherapeutic agents.
Compound total parenteral nutrition solutions.
Prepare intravenous medications for delivery in appropriate packaging.
Maintain compounding logs and patient information sheets, and file documentation in appropriate locations.
Maintain cleanliness of the cleanroom and anteroom.
Document environmental monitoring of the cleanroom and anteroom according to the established schedule.
Complete and document assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
Identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.