Infusion Services Technician

Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois currently has openings for the following positions:

O'Fallon, IL

346

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Under the general supervision of the Pharmacist, the Infusion Services Technician is responsible for preparing, packaging and dispensing medications as prescribed and ordered by a licensed physician. The Infusion Services Technician also assists with inventory control, maintains required records, and bills accurately for infusion services.

• Prepares, packages and labels prescriptions as ordered by the physician and directed by the physician and in compliance with infusion policies/procedures and federal/state regulations.
• Prepares, labels, and arranges admixed IV’s and all sterile products, including cytotoxic drugs, chemotherapy, investigational drugs, and IV solutions using aseptic technique in the vertical hood by drug type for verification.
• Prepares IV medications and primary solutions using aseptic technique in the vertical flow hood, reconstituting medications, calculating correct volumes, and initialing and dating any partial containers.
• Prepares chemotherapeutic medications using aseptic technique in the vertical flow hood.
• Prepares investigational drugs as directed.
• Packages nonsterile products in single doses as needed.
• Initials all labels and other required documentation.
• Delivers medications to the medical oncology nursing unit after appropriate verification.
• Restocks IV solutions, needles and syringes, injectable drugs and computer and clerical supplies.
• Assists with inventory control.
• Assesses inventory of medications and supplies daily.
• Notifies appropriate party of any low supply items daily and as needed for reordering.
• Verifies items received per invoice and notifies appropriate party of any discrepancies.
• Puts away drug deliveries and other supplies in a timely manner.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
• Utilizes EPIC Willow system to dispense and document work.
• Maintains cleanliness of vertical hood, including regular cleaning at the end of each shift.
• Maintains appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing in EPIC.
• Assists with maintenance of ambulatory pumps, including cleaning and battery replacement.
• Assists during emergency situations, such as adverse reactions to chemotherapy infusions, and retrieves necessary medications and supplies as needed.
• Discards chemotherapy waste and other biohazardous substances in approved containers and according to infusion procedures. Prepares biohazardous waste for disposal from the facility.
• Serves as a resource person for physicians, nurses and other staff regarding infusion issues and questions. Recognizes situations that exceed technician authority (e.g. drug information) and refers to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains a safe and efficient working environment in the infusion services area by maintaining a clean work area and following all regulations in accordance with regulatory agencies and infusion policies.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposures to chemotherapeutic agents, blood and body fluids, other potentially infectious materials, chemical disinfectants, and other hazardous substances.
• Professional Communication
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to all aspects of employment, including patient/family/significant other confidentiality.
• Interacts with patients/family/significant others with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds.
• Maintains professional relationships and conveys relevant information to other members of the health care team.
• Internal Contacts:
  Pharmacist, physicians, nursing staff, office staff, other Infusion Services staff,…