Infusion Technician- Kitchener

Marchese Health Care is an independent community-based health care provider dedicated to the delivery of compassionate, client-focused care. We provide a wide variety of medication, supplies and equipment; clinical knowledge; and specialized services to meet our patients health and wellness needs. Our services include specialized medications for home-care patients, a wide variety of medical supplies, a community pharmacy and we are a valued CCAC service provider. We provide Infusion Equipment and Supplies services and Medical Supplies Services to the Hamilton Niagara Haldimond Brant CCAC and the Waterloo Wellington CCAC. This is an exciting time to join the Marchese Health Care team, as we continue to expand our client- focused care to new regions.

Responsibilities

Marchese Health Care is looking for an IV Technician to join our new Kitchener location. You will become an important member of a team of clinical experts who provide infusion and medical supply services to home-based patients in the Waterloo-Wellington area. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing sterile products following Marchese Health Care guidelines which are based on Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Standards of Practice for aseptic technique and infection control. This includes, but is not limited to: sterile-to-sterile withdrawal from ampoules, vials and reconstitution of powders and manipulation into minibags, cassettes or syringes; non-sterile to sterile manipulation of liquids and powders; compounding of Total Parenteral Nutrition from its component parts and chemotherapy preparation
• Perform calculations for all related paperwork and maintain all records
• Ensuring maintenance of all of clean room areas, equipment, and workstations on a daily and monthly cleaning schedule and keeping required records of activity
• Ensuring appropriate stock levels of medication and supplies based on approved inventory practices
• Maintaining narcotic and control drug records and counts
• Cleaning all Infusion pumps that are returned from the field to ensure that they are disinfected and free from all contaminants and performing a full operations test on all pumps to ensure that they are operational
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications

• Strong computer, organizational, problem solving and mathematical skills are required
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills allowing for positive interactions with patients, service providers and fellow staff members
• One to two years of home infusion and/or hospital experiences are recommended
• In-house certification is required at the end of a probationary training period and at the completion of any specialized training program
• Pharmacy technician diploma is highly recommended or the equivalent of 3-5 years infusion experience
• Certification through Ontario College of Pharmacists is an asset

Compensation

Competitive compensation package including full health and dental benefits paid for by the company, company matched RRSP, ongoing support for continuing education and development and an employee assistance program.

Instructions

If interested please send resume and cover letter by e-mail to Riley Gohm, HR Generalist at rileyg@marchesehealthcare.ca by Friday, August 6, 2010. In the subject line of your email please write "Infusion Technician- Kitchener". We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.

Contact Information

Riley Gohm

Human Resources Generalist Human Resources
Phone: 905-528-4214 (Ext 580)
Email: rileyg@marchesehealthcare.ca