Integrated Oncology Network

Chemotherapy IV Technician

Job Title
Chemotherapy IV Technician
Job ID
27706059
Location
Fresno,  CA 93720
Other Location
Description

Purpose:
The IV Technician provides ancillary / technical assistance in providing chemotherapy and other medication to patients. Duties include, but are not limited to, posting and filling orders, distributing and delivering medications, and answering phones.

 

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

  • Accurately prepares and / or responds to medication order, in accordance with designated procedures.
  • Effectively processes all physician dispensing prescriptions and processes adjustments accordingly.
  • Prepares IV solutions accurately.
  • Accurately calculates and prepares additive formulations for chemotherapy.
  • Accurately maintains appropriate stock levels for solutions, medications and supplies used in the IV room and individual work areas.
  • Effectively performs work related telephone activities appropriately and in a timely manner. Resolves problems within scope of responsibility and routes calls to appropriate person(s) as needed.
  • Effectively maintains necessary equipment in opening and closing mixing area of practice.
  • Accurately performs computer functions as related to charging, crediting and debiting on distributed medications. Uses functions to verify orders and dosing of medications. (Flow sheet, MD orders, orders RX, treatment, etc.)
  • Effectively delivers intravenous additive solutions and controlled substances to appropriate nursing units in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates proper infection control procedures, prior to IV preparation.
  • Demonstrates proper use of transfer devices, ambulatory pumps and tubing.
  • Ensures chemotherapy waste is properly discarded and logged.
  • Properly reconstitutes drugs with appropriate solution and volume.
  • Effectively inspects final product for incompatibilities, cores and particulate matter.
  • Always checks label prior to and after preparing medications to ensure correct labeling and preparation of product.
 

 

Experience, Qualifications/Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • State of California Pharmacy Technician Registration
  • Zero to two years related work experience or training
  • Strong customer service background, preferably in healthcare environment
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of drug names, both brand and generic, and available dosage forms
  • Ability to manipulate needle, syringes and IV solutions
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment
  • Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills
 

Working Conditions:

  • This position functions primarily indoors in a medical / business environment. Employee may be subject to blood borne pathogens, radiation, bio waste and other medically-related factors, with exposure to moderate noise levels.
  • Visual acuity to read and compute screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus; hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers; ability to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and lift and move 25 pounds on a regular basis; ability to sit for hours at a time. Employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels, interruptions, and occasionally asked to work evening and weekends as needed.

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