UnityPoint Health
Location
Sioux City, Iowa
The Pharmacy Technician manages the preparation of sterile IV solutions, chemotherapy, and TPNs under pharmacist supervision. They also maintain inventory, restock automated dispensing cabinets, and ensure timely delivery of medications to patient care areas.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience or education. A Certified Pharmacy Technician certification and registration with the State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy are required or must be obtained within the first year.
Distributive and Clinical Assistance Understands and follows standard dilution and preparation procedures for all drugs for all age groups. Uses IV Room Reference Books, Micromedex, and Pediatric dilutions for Antibiotics and Dilutions as defined in NeoFax Reference for ICN drug preparation. Prepares Large Volume solutions with additives, IVPB’s, syringes, and irrigation solutions using good sterile technique and using equipment in accordance with all regulations and training. Completes twice annual sterile technique testing and monitors results. Utilizes TPN compounder to manufacture TPN solutions safely and accurately always using good sterile technique (follows procedures for setup, monitoring accuracy, replacing fluid supplies using bar code scanning technology, and arranges finished product for Pharmacist check). Assures all necessary doses are ready for delivery runs to depart in a timely fashion. Loads or delivers ‘stat’ and ‘now’ medication orders to nursing units promptly after pharmacist check (is firmly committed to patient care). Understands drug expense and minimizes drug waste. Follows Drug Shortages and keeps inventory levels appropriate in the Pharmacy and in the ADCs. Keeps drug storage areas checked for outdates, including process of refilling Omni’s using accurate expiration dates. Keeps stacks and the entire Pharmacy clean. Focus on Patient Safety and confidentiality when loading medications, labeling medications, and delivering medications. Assists with Accurate Record Keeping and Handling of Controlled Substances under Pharmacist Supervision, in CSM and the ADCs. Also complies with all DSCSA laws and regulations. Follows through on special projects as assigned and willing to help others promoting teamwork. Monitors security of department, escorts other hospital employees or authorized visitors when in department, and ensures doors close completely before walking away. Prepares meds and delivers to Omnicells following correct procedures. Restocks crash carts and completes bulk charges to replace meds
Education: High School Diploma or GED required Experience: 2 Years of related work experience or education to replace work experience preferred. License/Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification or willing to obtain within 1st year of employment. Registration with State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy or willing to obtain within 1st year of employment Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Writes/reads/comprehends/speaks English. Multicultural sensitivity. Operates various equipment (TPN Compounder, Omni, Barcodes, CSM, ordering & med tracking systems). Ability to prepare sterile IV products including chemo. Typing and computer skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. High attention to security of people/resources.
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