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The Anesthesia Pharmacy Technician at Holland Hospital is responsible for assisting the anesthesia team in the administration and management of anesthesia services. This role requires a licensed Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy-related responsibilities, ensuring proper handling and dispensing of anesthetic drugs and related supplies. Under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist and/or physician, conducts a wide range of delegated technical and clerical functions necessary to support the provision of pharmacy and anesthesia products and services; supports departmental/organizational quality initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician or a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an anesthesia or pharmacy technician role in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of anesthesia equipment and procedures.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Capability to lift and move equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling anesthesia equipment and medications.

Anesthesia Support:

• Facilitates the efficiency of the daily operation of the anesthesia department
• Support anesthesiologists, CRNA's, nurses, and other members of the surgical care team related to medication needs for patients.
• Prepare and maintain anesthesia related medications and supplies.
• Assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the setup and management of anesthesia procedures.
• Helps maintain accurate and timely documentation of anesthesia procedures and medication administration.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Assists with cleaning and autoclaving of blades, bite blocks, and LMA's.
• Validates sterile processing process is accurate
• Ensure the availability and functionality of anesthesia machines, monitors, and related equipment.

Medication Management Support:

• Utilize pharmacy technician license to manage and dispense anesthetic medications.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation of controlled substances.
• Prepare and label medications for anesthesia according to physician orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist in the ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards related to pharmacy operations.
• Assists with Medication Management Support Activities in Accordance with Regulatory Expectations and Departmental Quality Initiatives
• Maintains good pharmacy control and security of medication and storage locations, including the pharmacy, through completion of surgery unit inspections as directed by departmental policy; evidenced by unit inspection documentation.

• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities, including occurrence report generation.
• Supports departmental quality initiatives, patient safety, and hospital core value practices as evidence by lack of peer complaints and occurrences.
• Maintains safe medication products throughout the hospital and department by removal of outdates evidenced by documentation.
• Maintains an orderly and safe work environment through departmental cleaning and organizing and adherence to general work related polices.
• Assists pharmacy and surgery leadership in various ad hoc committees, task forces and projects to improve or maintain pharmacy and surgery services.

Daily Operation and Maintenance of System:

• Proficient in the Daily Operation and Maintenance of Automated Distribution System (Pyxis)
• Accurate in loading, unloading, refilling, outdate checking, discrepancy resolution and general maintenance of the Automated Distribution System (Pyxis) as evidenced by lack of nursing/pharmacy/peer complaints and medication occurrences.
• Maintains the daily operations of Automated Distribution System (Pyxis) in accordance with departmental polices, and practices as evidenced by competency completion.
• Prepares and distributes Automated Distribution System (Pyxis) medication in a timely manner as directed by prearranged work assignments (refill reports) or emergent reports (stock outs, refill, load, unload, etc.) as evidenced by lack of peer complaint or occurrence.
• Generates and reviews required reports (including change reports), addresses reports in accordance with departmental practice initiating corrective actions in response to discrepancies or irregularities in medication utilization.
• Maintains good customer relations as it relates to the Automated Distribution system; troubleshooting and problem-solving, end-user (nursing) assistance and user education.

IV Admixture Procedures, Maintenance, and Documentation:

• Proficient in IV Admixture Procedures Including Using Aseptic Technique in the Preparation of Medications, Maintenance of the IV Compounding Area, and Documentation Practices.
• Accurately prepares IV Admixtures and sterile compounding as evidenced by a lack of pharmacist complaint or occurrences.
• Accurately prepares IV Admixtures and sterile compounding in accordance with departmental policies and procedures as evidenced by the lack of contamination in test solutions.
• Maintains competency in IV Admixture calculations, clean room policies, and aseptic technique practice as evidenced by competency completion.
• Maintains the IV preparation room and equipment, including cleaning surfaces, stock, preparation areas (compounding hoods) and calibration in accordance with departmental policies and procedures as evidenced by documentation logs.
• Follows appropriate immediate use sterile compounding practices

Billing and Supply Management

• Proficient in Obtaining and Billing for Medications and Pharmacy Supplies; Conducts Inventory Management Activities.
• Proficient in the use of the pharmacy medication purchasing system and working with pharmacy purchasing team to maintain sufficient inventory as evidenced by completed orders.
• Maintains knowledge on procurement of pharmacy supplies and medications through alternative medication and supply distributors; and stockroom ordering systems as evidenced by received orders.
• Proficient in stocking shelves as evidenced by a lack of errors.
• Participates in inventory management practices, including appropriate stock pars, and yearly physical inventory.
• Conducts appropriate patient charging and crediting, applies interdepartmental billing processes, and charge capture review.
• Generates required reports, reviews billing reports, and initiates corrections to discrepancies. Files reports as required.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Sets up anesthesia equipment daily   
• Perform routine checks and maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
• Clean, sterilize, and store equipment according to hospital protocols.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.

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