IV Pharmacy Technician | Infusion Services

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

14d•$21 - $27

About The Position

The IV Pharmacy Technician is responsible for maintaining and complying with USP 797 and USP 800 standards regarding sterile compounding, hazardous compounding, cleaning, garbing, testing, and training of new technicians on proper procedure. Directing all aspects of sterile compounding under pharmacist supervision, monitoring competency of all compounding staff, and regularly working in the sterile compounding environment is required. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Flexible scheduling

Requirements

Registration within 30 days of hire - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)
3+ years of Sterile Processing Experience
3+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience
1+ years of Quality Assurance/Improvement Experience

Nice To Haves

Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 6-months of hire

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring and/or cleaning the sterile compounding area.
Responsible for ensuring competency of all aspects of staff (both technicians and pharmacists) performing sterile compounding including, but not limited to cleaning, garbing, testing, training and proper compounding procedure.
Works collaboratively with pharmacists to ensure compliance of USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Is able to properly utilize all equipment and acts as a resource for equipment upgrades or changes.
Maintain and monitor proper documentation of compounding, cleaning, testing, and certification of equipment and compounding areas.
Communicates appropriately with all department members.
Acts as a leader to enforce proper procedure.
All other duties as assigned.
Must perform all essential functions of a Tech-Check-Tech technician and maintain TCT status in applicable areas.
Creates and sends an order to the wholesaler and receives and restocks such order, as applicable to site.
Monitors medication inventory to assure appropriate levels are maintained.
Complete training and follow procedures for checking the work of another technician in providing IV supplies to patients and/or facilities.
Function as a backup to the Pharmacy Specialist when needed.
Take lead role in QAPI projects pertaining to the medication and compounding area.
Responsible for medication and supply inventory management.