Sterile Products Pharmacy Technician

Hartford Healthcare • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

Sterile Products Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in preparing non-hazardous and hazardous (oncology) sterile medications. The role includes preparing sterile products in accordance with department standard operating procedures and USP standards, using appropriate personal protective equipment and IV room equipment. Technicians also support IV room and anteroom cleaning, environmental monitoring, restocking, and ongoing competency requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy registration with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31 each year.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment is strongly preferred.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician program is preferred.
• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare non-hazardous sterile product preparations, such as IV medications, in accordance with department SOPs.
• Prepare hazardous sterile product preparations, such as chemotherapy medications, using appropriate personal protective equipment and following department SOPs.
• Properly use IV room equipment to prepare assigned compounds in a sterile environment.
• Assist with cleaning IV rooms and anterooms as assigned.
• Record required environmental monitoring of the IV workspace as assigned.
• Restock IV rooms with an appropriate amount of supplies to meet USP standards and expectations as assigned.
• Maintain sterile product preparation skills and competency by completing required education modules and testing.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED