Sterile Products Pharmacy Technician

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Hartford Hospital is seeking Sterile Products Pharmacy Technicians for its inpatient Pharmacy Department. Technicians assist pharmacists in preparing non-hazardous and hazardous sterile medications, including oncology medications, while following department procedures and maintaining a sterile environment. The position is based within the Inpatient Pharmacy Department, with no floating outside that department.

The role offers opportunities to develop through a career ladder or pursue professional development in Pyxis Technician and Medication History Technician positions. The Pharmacy Department uses a decentralized model, with pharmacists embedded on medical teams, and includes an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency program, an oncology infusion service, and a retail/specialty outpatient pharmacy.

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 products, such as IV medications, in accordance with department standard operating procedures.
• Prepare hazardous sterile products, such as chemotherapy medications, using appropriate personal protective equipment and following department standard operating procedures.
• Use IV room equipment appropriately to prepare assigned compounds in a sterile environment.
• Assist with cleaning IV rooms and anterooms as assigned.
• Record required environmental monitoring of IV workspaces as assigned.
• Restock IV rooms with appropriate supplies in accordance with USP standards and expectations as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, department huddles, and work groups intended to improve workflow and meet patient needs.
• Maintain sterile product preparation skills and competency by completing required education modules and testing.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for the colleague and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a strong focus on promoting mental health.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance packages.
• Free parking.
• No mandatory shift extensions.
• Career ladder and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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