IV Technician - Pharmacy-Staffing

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center in Central Florida with a century-long legacy of excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties and the second busiest Emergency Department in the U.S., we serve a diverse patient population across a 910-bed facility. Our team handles over 200,000 emergency visits, 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits annually.

About the role

Works within the scope of Pharmacy Practice Law under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Provides exceptional healthcare experiences by accurately following standard operating procedures (SOP) for medication delivery, storage, IV preparation, and pharmacy automation systems. Communicates with integrity and courtesy—via phone or in person—with all disciplines to report patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an inclusive, engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families receive the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and the community in a manner that values all people as uniquely created.
• Behaves mindfully to prioritize self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Actively participates in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH’s resources, including people, finances, equipment, and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Utilizes strict aseptic technique to prepare I.V. piggybacks, large-volume I.V. fluids, chemotherapy, TPNs, and bulk sterile products for timely delivery.
• Follows SOP for cleaning IV room surfaces and maintains cleaning and sampling records.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and cleaning of pharmacy equipment.
• Accurately replenishes MedSelect machines and labels products with correct made/expiration dates while maintaining bulk manufacturing records.
• Operates pharmacy automation systems (Talyst, MedSelect, Cerner, CAPS, QS1, Fluidose) in accordance with SOP.
• Delivers stats, medications, and I.V. solutions to assigned nursing units within LRH policy timeframes.
• Performs medication billing/crediting, code box management, prepacking, and refills.
• Maintains pharmacy inventories free from expired products.
• Answers employee questions regarding medication storage, delivery locations, and MedSelect within scope of practice; refers other questions to a pharmacist.
• Stays current with LRH mandatory annual education, state registration, and national certification.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Hospital pharmacy experience (required).
• Previous IV technician experience (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to calculate dosages, use syringes, and operate computers.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and laminar flow hood theory.
• Ability to work well with others in confined spaces.
• Recognition of medication names.
• Ability to adjust workflow under increasing workload.
• Flexibility to change responsibilities when reassigned by team leader.

Pay

Minimum: $19.27/hour | Midpoint: $23.13/hour

Schedule

72 hours per biweekly pay period. Shift includes weekdays with rotating weekends.