What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMIXTURE SPECIALIST position at Nebraska Hematology Oncology?
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Admixture Specialist and Admixture Nurse interacts with patients and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks in the delivery of prescribed anti-cancer treatments following established standards and practices.
Reports To
Director of Admixture Services
Scope
Working under the immediate supervision of nursing, admixture nurses, and Director of Admixture Services. Tasks include sterile preparation of parenteral admixtures – both hazardous and non-hazardous compounded sterile preparations, working within the electronic medical record, and performing daily cleaning duties. Admixture Specialists and Admixture Nurses assist with inventory management and tracking of expiration dates. The Admixture Specialist and Admixture Nurse adheres to standards set forth by United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 and USP 800.
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Principal Duties
Provides admixture skills needed for patients’ treatment within scope of certification
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education And Experience
Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects including the human body. Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision, and hearing to normal range. Exposure to blood, waste, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and hazardous drugs while utilizing appropriate safety standards.
Performance
JOB SUMMARY:
The Admixture Specialist and Admixture Nurse interacts with patients and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks in the delivery of prescribed anti-cancer treatments following established standards and practices.
Reports To
Director of Admixture Services
Scope
Working under the immediate supervision of nursing, admixture nurses, and Director of Admixture Services. Tasks include sterile preparation of parenteral admixtures – both hazardous and non-hazardous compounded sterile preparations, working within the electronic medical record, and performing daily cleaning duties. Admixture Specialists and Admixture Nurses assist with inventory management and tracking of expiration dates. The Admixture Specialist and Admixture Nurse adheres to standards set forth by United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 and USP 800.
--- Honesty, Openness, Positivity, to Elevate ---
Principal Duties
Provides admixture skills needed for patients’ treatment within scope of certification
- Safely & efficiently prepares sterile parenteral admixture of chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments as directed by physicians’ orders
- Performs accurate and aseptic sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous drug using an ISO Class 5, vertical flow, externally ventilated Compounding aseptic containment isolator (CACI) or externally ventilated Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC).
- Monitors drug inventory for expiration dates and removes outdates per policy
- Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
- Possesses knowledge of chemotherapy and anticancer treatment regimens
- Treatment regimens, dosing, schedules including pre and supportive treatments (Admixture Nurse)
- Participates in ongoing knowledge attainment regarding chemo, and anticancer treatments.
- Proper assessment and management of extravasation, and hypersensitivity reactions (Admixture Nurse)
- Adheres to safety standards, in error prevention, and hazardous spill management
- Knowledgeable and proficient in the EMR, providing accurate and timely documentation.
- Employ critical thinking skills and knowledge-based scope of practice.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team utilizing communication tools to provide focused and concise information, execute admixture orders with accuracy and appropriateness.
- Follow practice standards to ensure consistency and effectiveness promoting positive outcomes
- Follows and maintains best practices of various regulatory programs such as USP 797 and USP 800
- Approach patient care with empathy and compassion.
- Assist staff in clinic quality improvement measures and clinic standards of practice such as Quality Oncology Practice Initiatives (QOPI), Oncology Nurse Society (ONS), and National Institute of Safety & Health (NIOSH)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education And Experience
- Registered Nurse, or Pharmacy Technician
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
- One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, experience with sterile compounding and hazardous drug is preferred.
- For RN, must have 1 year of experience administering anti-cancer drugs (both hazardous and non-hazardous), sterile compounding experience preferred.
Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects including the human body. Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision, and hearing to normal range. Exposure to blood, waste, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and hazardous drugs while utilizing appropriate safety standards.
Performance
- Knowledge of nursing and clinical systems.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nursing practice, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
- Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
- Knowledge of quality metrics.
- Skill in organizing work to achieve clinical goals and meet patient/medical provider needs.
- Skill to maintain clinical competency as required for licensure and clinic standards.
- Skill to ensure that equipment and facilities are in proper condition for use in delivering health care.
- Skill to engage diverse populations and provide culturally sensitive coaching, education, and assistance.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Ability to integrate new work process and adapt to change.
- Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, and professionalism.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment relevant to changing patient needs.
- Ability to receive feedback and apply it to work performance.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
