Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Sterile Products Preparation

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

71d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is a member of the inpatient pharmacy team, and work directly with the department pharmacists to maintain and improve pharmacy services for the assigned areas. Responsible for preparing and delivering all sterile admixture products for adult and pediatric inpatient areas at the Medical Center under the supervision of pharmacist. Schedule: 7 on, 7 off

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
6 months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice
ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate within 90 days of hire
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics.
Working knowledge of sterile technique and demonstrate aseptic technique proficiency.
Working knowledge of safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

5 years of IV Production experience will be accepted in lieu of Sterile Product Preparation Certificate, but must obtain Sterile Product Preparation Certificate within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists and other technicians to maintain an efficient medication distribution system in order to provide safe and efficient patient care.
Accurately prepares sterile admixture products, such as intravenous snap-ons, large volume parenterals, syringes, chemotherapy, & bulk manufactured products using techniques utilizing aseptic techniques and proper pharmaceutical procedures (>400/shift OR 100% of shift dedicated to preparation of sterile products and chemotherapy).
Accurately prepares sterile admixture products using mathematical calculations.
Appropriately operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment (IV safety software, barcode software).
Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and terminal cleaning of the IV room.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.