IV Technician Supervisor

IV Technician Supervisor

The IV Technician Supervisor is responsible for using aseptic technique to competently mix and distribute intravenous medication orders per physician orders according to established policies, procedures and protocols.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare IV Department staffing schedules.

2. Compounds safe and efficacious pharmaceutical preparations per physician orders according to established policies, procedures and protocols.

3. Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.

4. Enter orders for intravenous medication in pharmacy computer system per physician order according to established policies, procedures and protocols.

5. Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.

6. Maintain IV pumps according to established policies and procedures.

7. Garb in compliance with USP <797> guidelines and company policy when compounding.

8. Compound large-volume intravenous medications.

9. Compound small volume admixture solutions for intermittent administration.

10. Compound chemotherapeutic agents.

11. Compound total parental nutrition solutions.

12. Prepare intravenous medications for delivery in appropriate packaging system.

13. Maintain compounding logs, patient information sheets, charts of therapy. File documentation in appropriate locations.

14. Maintain cleanliness of clean room and anteroom.

15. Document environmental monitoring of clean room and anteroom according to established schedule.

16. Schedule certification inspections for clean room and laminar airflow workbench.

17. Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.

18. Replenish medications in emergency refrigerator and IV boxes accurately.

19. Maintain appropriate inventory of intravenous medications and supplies.

20. Compound pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders.

21. Contact healthcare center staff when necessary to clarify clerical issues

22. Compile, complete, and forward assigned reports to Pharmacy Manager.

Essential Administrative Functions:

Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification as required.

Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.

Honor patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

Comply with corporate compliance program.

Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

Summary of Occupational Exposures:

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients/residents/clients, family members, partners, and visitors.

Licensure, Certification, and Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.

Essential Skills and Competency:

Must be able to maintain and rotate adequate inventory of medications, IV pumps, and supplies according to established policies and procedures.

Possess strong communication skills

Aseptic technique and IV room training

Knowledge of Standard Precautions

Knowledge of USP 797 Guidelines

Ability to communicate with healthcare center to verify therapy changes and needs of the customers

Demonstrates sound judgment consistent with training and academic background.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures

Strong mathematical computation skills

Basic understanding of computer technology

Accurate typing skills (35 words per minute)

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