What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admixture Technician Float position at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada?
Overview:
SCOPE:
Under direct supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation. With minimal supervision, responsible for record-keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities. As a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
COMPETENCIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with the potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine since 1974. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.
Career Opportunity: Admixture Technician in the Henderson area.
SCOPE:
Under direct supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation. With minimal supervision, responsible for record-keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities. As a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under the supervision of a physician. Checks all orders for completeness of the information.
- Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
- Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
- Under a professional's supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and prepare all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines. Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Maintains indigent patient drug program as needed. Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets.
- Properly disposes of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily as stated in policy and procedures.
- Logs and dates of all drugs that are being used. Checks drugs monthly for outdates. Keeps accurate temperature logs.
- Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs. Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers and all other quality assurance activities.
- Complete inventory control of medications. Orders supplies and medications. Receives and shelves medications. Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
- Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Thorough understanding of department automation, data entry, and report generation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
- Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department, in general, to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.
- May provide direction/guidance to lower-level Admixture Technician staff.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum three to five years experience, in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
- Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
- I.V. certification preferred.
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Technician certificate.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited program or community college-based program is recommended.
COMPETENCIES:
- Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
- Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
- Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
- Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
- Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with the potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
