IV Technician

Position Summary
Performs compounding and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned.

Duties
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to all pertinent local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations. Perform sanitation and maintenance of the cleanroom area. Perform sanitation, maintenance, and tracking of infusion equipment. Perform pharmaceutical infusion compounding activities. Participate in pharmacy quality control and performance improvement activities. Perform pharmacy inventory control. Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA. Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.

Physical Demands:
May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to thirty (30) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Work Environment: Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment. Work with hazardous materials.

Experience
Minimum (Required) Qualifications: (must be met in order to perform the job at the required level)
Prior IV admixture experience preferred
Graduate of a formal technician training program preferred
Current pharmacy technician license if required in the state
Successful completion of the client IV Technician Training Program Preferred

Qualifications: (if above and beyond the minimum required)
Some pharmacy experience Minimum of one year previous hospital or home infusion

Education
High school diploma or equivalent
PA pharm tech license is required

Notes:
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5pm with 1 hour lunch

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status