Camelia Harding

I’m a specialized pharmacy technician who prepares sterile intravenous medications, including IV bags, syringes, and chemotherapy, using strict aseptic techniques. I compound medications, calculate dosages, and manage inventory in hospital or clinic settings to ensure accurate and safe medication delivery, working under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing sterile products, such as antibiotics and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), in a clean room environment using laminar flow hoods.
• Calculating and verifying drug dosages and fluid volumes, including conversions between metric and apothecary measurements.
• Cleaning and maintaining sterile hoods daily, checking for expired medications, and monitoring Preparing accurate labels, documenting lot numbers, and maintaining records for controlled substances.
• Following strict OSHA and USP guidelines for handling and disposing of hazardous materials, such as chemotherapy drugs.
• Stocking supplies necessary for IV preparation.
• Compounding chemotherapy IV medications.