IV Technician

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION :

To perform accurate and timely preparation of all prescription orders, including new, refill and intravenous orders under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Maintain stock, supplies, and infusion pumps.

SCHEDULE START TIMES :

• 7 : 30am, 10 : 00am, 12 : 00pm or 3 : 00pm
• Shift Differential may apply.
• Hours are subject to change depending on business needs.
• Rotating weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• IV emergency kits maintenance, tracking, and restocking
• Cleaning and maintenance of pumps returned from facilities. Maintain record keeping, complete daily pump log and match signatures of receipt from facilities. Log outgoing and incoming IV pumps.
• Maintain preventative maintenance on pumps : Monitor stickers on pumps if due for yearly maintenance and repair.
• Stage, and label all completed products compounded such as IV-Piggyback, Hydration fluid, TPN, Pain management. Verify all NDC#s and document correct lot #s in the compounding record. Send necessary supplies needed for Peripheral, Central, Port A Cath, Groshong, PICC line. Forward finished products to IV Pharmacist for final review and approval.
• Monthly check expiration dates of the following : IV antibiotics, refrigerated medications and hydration fluids.
• Replenish IV supplies inside the staging, ante, and compounding room daily
• Monitor and record temperatures and Maghelic readings as dictated by policy and procedures
• Maintenance of compounding equipment as dictated by policy and procedure
• Maintain strict attention to detail in prescription filling duties.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards for work completed
• Compound using

aseptic techniques

• Communicate well with nurses, physicians and affiliates.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum requirements include education and experience equivalent to completion of High School and pharmacy technician training. Minimal experience or just graduated acceptable at this level.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be certified as a pharmacy technician as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience as a IV technician preferred
• Knowledge of

aseptic compounding

• Knowledge of medical terminology and brand / generic medications required.
• Must be capable of handling a high volume of work with accuracy and attention to detail.