Pharmacy IV Technician

Pharmacy IV Technician

Job Purpose:

The IV Technician is responsible for using aseptic techniques to competently mix and distribute intravenous medication orders per physician orders according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. The individual in this position must be able to maintain and rotate adequate inventory of medications, IV pumps, and supplies according to established policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for completing and documenting all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.

Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Enter orders for intravenous medication in pharmacy computer system per physician order according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintains adequate inventory of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains IV pumps according to established policies and procedures.
• Garbs in compliance with USP 797 guidelines and company policy when compounding.
• Compound large-volume intravenous medications.
• Compound small volume admixture solutions for intermittent administration.
• Compound chemotherapeutic agents.
• Compound total parenteral nutrition solutions.
• Prepares intravenous medications for delivery in appropriate packaging system.
• Maintains compounding logs and patient information sheets. File documentation in appropriate locations.
• Maintains cleanliness of cleanroom and anteroom.
• Documents environmental monitoring of cleanroom and anteroom according to established schedule.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.

Licensure, Certification, Experience, and

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• Ability to work as team member.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates 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 (35 words per minute).
• 1 year experience in IV room preferred