Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Prepares IV medication batches of large volumes, minis, and bulk syringes completely, accurately, in an organized manner, and in the prescribed time to ensure timely distribution to nursing units.
• Maintains complete records; drug diluent, manufacturer, lot number, and expiration date for all products batched.
• Orders and puts away stock for the IV and TPN areas.
• Pulls supplies including frozen and premix IVs before the end of the shift.
• Takes appropriate action with discontinuation and transfer labels.
• Draws up oral unit dose syringes, in an organized manner, and in the prescribed time to ensure timely distribution to the nursing units.
• Works in TPN program under the supervision of a Pharmacist including tubing set-up for the automated compounder following protocol instructions and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and trouble shoot the automated compounder.
• Draws up and injects any manual additives after they are checked by the Pharmacist.
• Spikes the TPN bag with the appropriate tubing, places in a zip-lock bag, and leaves for a Pharmacist to verify.
• Maintains complete batching records and utilizes the DoseEdge or Simplifi797 computer systems to document activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• National certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
• Licensed and registration from NYS as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• National certification must be maintained throughout employment
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferred

Pay

Pay Range: $21.42 - $36.34 / hour

Schedule

Available Schedule: Per diem, scheduled as needed: 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 3:00pm-3:30am, 8:30pm-7:00am