IV Production Technician - PRN

MedStar Health
United States, Maryland, Elkridge
Nov 08, 2024
General Summary of Position Prepares all medication for compounding, performs IV preparation under sterile technique and packages medication for distribution for ordering entity, according to policy and procedure manual. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Accurately compounds and completes mixing of TPN in the appropriate timeframe as set forth by the productivity standards. Accurately prepares all medication according to the mixing report prepared by the pharmacist utilizing good compounding technique. Labels patient specific medications for inspection by pharmacist. Records lot numbers and expiration dates on mixing reports for all dispenses. Completes set up of TPN compounder according to policy and procedure for inspection by pharmacists. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Maintains daily production logs as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual. Consistently signs off processes that will validate medications produced. Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials through cleaning and signs off processes that will validate accurate operation. Participates in the on-call rotation and rotates to the prep area room as requested. Participates in the ongoing review, maintenance and revision of the CIVAC policy and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Receives all bins into the clean room for compounding and prioritizes mixing of medications. Records data in Simplifi-797 including but not limited to temperature monitoring (incubator, refrigerators and freezers), cleaning activities. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Experience 1 year 6 months experience working in a pharmacy required and 1-2 years Pharmacy technician experience in a retail or hospital setting preferred Licenses and Certifications Registered technician in Maryland and has achieved pharmacy technician certification through a nationally accredited certification examination (such as PTCB) required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of various computer software applications. This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08