Chemo Prep Tech

* Accurately retrieve medications required to fulfill medication orders
* Demonstrate professional competency in reviewing orders for appropriateness and accuracy
* Demonstrate proficiency in performing mathematical calculations required for determining drug dilution and final concentrations
* Aseptically prepare drug solutions and products
* Maintain admixture area in accordance with clean room guidelines
* Interprets the appropriateness of a medication order before preparing the medication.
* Evaluate critical patient information prior to beginning admixture according to policy and procedure.
* Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures related to cleaning procedures and schedules
* Accurately perform inventory management and cleaning procedures
* Maintain inventory levels and logs as per protocols
* Receive inventory and oversee dispensing of all drugs
* Collaborate with the extended healthcare team in clinic regarding patient care activities
* Maintain all relevant clinical logs (i.e., cleaning, controlled substance, respirator, etc.)
* Follows all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs.
* Keep in good standing required license and certification
* Complete on time assigned continuing education and competencies. Engage in ongoing drug education activities needed to maintain license and certification
* Completes one or more educational activities annually on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drug
* Engage in the precepting and training of new hires as mutually agreeable and in accordance with precepting policy
* Follow guidelines for Automated Dispensing Machine prescription storage, distribution and returns under supervision of a pharmacist
* Ability to read and comprehend instructions
* Ability to present information at varying levels for patients and the healthcare team
* Desire to be an active participant in all aspects of medication procurement and delivery
* A professionally certified pharmacy technician.
* Chemotherapy admixture experience strongly preferred
* TN State Pharmacy Technician license active and in good standing or obtained within 90 days of hire if not previously licensed in TN
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