Technology infusion specialist job description

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• Experience with Chocolate, Pastry and/or Sugar
• 1+ years' experience in high-volume food manufacturing facility and/or production or manufacturing facility
• Ability to manage a controlled workflow in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work as a team leader, be organized and have extreme attention to detail

Preferred

• HAACP Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lab/prep kitchen environment.
• Requires the ability to sit and stand for 8 hours per day
• Requires consistent hand eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity.
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift and squat continuously.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted and 50 lbs. assisted.

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

WHAT YOU GET

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2 Holidays per year

No On Call

One Location

Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

The Home Infusion Therapy Department of BJC Home Care Services works closely with physicians, patients and caregivers to enable patients to remain or return home while receiving intravenous medications. Our services include 24 hour on-call pharmacy and nursing services, comprehensive patient education materials, patient assessment and drug administration monitoring, and coordination of professional services including home care nursing and laboratory services.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Vascular Access Specialist coordinates the business, administrative, and operational functions necessary to achieve successful outcomes related to the care provided for specialty medication patients. This positions performs direct patient care and functions as a clinical resource for issues related to vascular access devices for the nursing, pharmacy, and other support staff. This position also supports the operational functions of the department as related to the ambulatory infusion suites, staff education, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and revises the policies and procedures guiding all aspects of the operation of the ambulatory infusion suites.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the placement, maintenance, troubleshooting, and de-clotting of intravenous catheters as well as in the administration of specialty medications.
• Assists in developing the policies and procedures related to the safe administration of specialty medications.
• Participates in nursing orientation, the development & administration of training, and competency validation for the nursing staff.
• Educates patients and family members about specialty medication infusions, potential adverse reactions, and post discharge care; administers specialty medications according to physician orders.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• - Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - Nursing

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert Reg Nurse Infusion
• Vascular Access-Board Cert
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BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan /403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Supports pharmacy department infusion and sterile compounding operations

Detailed responsibilities:

* Prepares sterile compounded preparations, including specialty and complex drug preparations such as total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.

* Gathers, packages and coordinates shipments and returns of supplies and equipment required for medication administration including but not limited to durable medical equipment, drugs, tubing, flushes, disposal containers etc. based on departmental needs

* Performs confirmation of product NDC, quantity used and manufacturer to ensure accuracy with billing and reimbursement

* Assists with maintenance of USP environmental monitoring per regulatory guidelines

* Assists with supply and drug inventory management, including inventory system up keeping.

* Communicates with external customers, patients and caregivers to ensure receipt of all medication therapies and supplies dispensed as needed

* Assists with education and training of new hires and existing staff requiring cross training in sterile compounding, hazardous compounding, etc.

* Troubleshoots issues with available automation (i.e. compounder, IV prep software application and automated dispensing devices, etc.).

* Able to perform all activities within the pharmacy technician scope of practice

Competencies and skills:

Essential:

* STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.

* CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.

* ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.

* RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.

* MEDICATION FILLS: Fills medication accurately.

* SPECIALTY SOLUTION PREPARATION: Prepares specialty solutions.

* AUTOMATED IV COMPOUNDERS: Operates, maintains, and supports the use of automated IV compounders.

* ACCURACY: Completes work assignments within established quality and/or quantity standards.

* ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.

Education:

Essential:

* High School Diploma or Equivalent

Credentials:

Essential:

* Registered Pharmacy Technician - FL

* Certified Pharmacy Technician

Education equivalent experience:

Essential:

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Other information:

Complexity of Work: Critical thinking skills, excellent ability to build relationships and interact with various levels of people. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills.

Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of infusion experience.

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Keyboard Entry 80.00%

* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 20.00%

* Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 20.00%

* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 20.00%

* Reaching 20.00%

* Sitting 80.00%

* Computer Monitor 80.00%

Organizational Profile:

Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.

Memorial Hospital West's many respected specialty programs include:

* Medical and Surgical Services

* Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments

* Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute

* Memorial Cancer Institute

* Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit

* Memorial Neuroscience Institute

* Memorial Rehabilitation Institute

* Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program

* The Family Birthplace

* Women's Services

Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 - and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an 'A' Ranking for Patient Safety.

**_Disclaimer:_** _This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification._

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.