Sr Hazardous Drug Program Spec

Oversees the performance and operation of all UR Medicine facilities and personnel as it relates to the safe receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration and disposal of hazardous drugs (HazD) in compliance with USP standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Conditions of Participation, Department of Health regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Ensures all required training is delivered and documented by the appropriate individuals for all personnel involved in the handling of hazardous drugs. Ensures necessary policies and standard operations procedures are in place and managed to meet the aforementioned standards and regulations, policies and standard operations procedures are harmonized to the greatest extent possible across UR Medicine facilities, all certifications and licensures are maintained in a current state, and all sites remain in a ready for audit/inspection state. Serves as the chair for the Hazardous Drug Steering Committee.

Responsibilities

Oversees the performance and operation of all UR Medicine facilities and personnel as it relates to the safe receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration and disposal of hazardous drugs (HazD); Ensures all required training is delivered and documented by the appropriate individuals for all personnel involved in the handling of hazardous drugs; Ensures necessary policies and standard operations procedures are in place and managed to meet standards; Serves as chair for the Hazardous Drug Steering Committee; Ensures competency of personnel involved in handling HazDs; Develops and implements proper policies and standard operations procedures for handling HazD; Reviews and updates all policies and standard operations procedures at least annually; Monitors all UR Medicine facilities that handle HazDs, including environmental controls; Oversees corrective action plan development; Ensures development and implementation of quality assurance and control program; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences or other related field and 3 years of experience with the handling of hazardous materials or drugs, industrial hygiene, or safety required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

5 years of experience in health system or university environment preferred; Experience implementing risk prevention and risk control strategies to promote worker safety and environmental protection preferred; Certification or Credentials in a relative field – BPS Board certification in sterile compounding, PTCB certification in sterile compounding, OSHA Certification (General Industry, or Safety & Health Fundamentals), or other relevant credential preferred