Lead Sterile Products Pharmacy Tech

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), all employees are expected to practice CHAMP and STAR Behavior with the end goal of patient safety as the top priority. Individuals shall embody and uphold the ideals of the YNHHS Standards of Professional behavior, as well as practice and promote patient -centered care and fiscal responsibility outlined in the responsibilities below. Perform technical duties associated with the delivery of pharmaceutical services, including, but not limited to: medication distribution, inventory management, Cross-Functional Proficiency, Technical Expertise, and other duties, within scope of practice, as dictated by departmental need.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. IV Room Responsibilities
• 1.1 Design internal systems/procedures to ensure an efficient and cost effective workflow.
• 2. Staff education and training
• 2.1 Maintains and updates IV room technician job responsibility in collaboration with leadership
• 3. Coaches Pharmacy Technician Staff involved in IV compounding to ensure compliance per departmental IV policies and procedures.
• 3.1 Provides timely feedback to direct manager as needed
• 4. IV Inventory:
• 4.1 Maintains adequate drug inventory levels on a daily basis.
• 5. Participates in departmental projects as assigned.
• 5.1 Participates in projects as assigned and ensures project progress/completion in a timely fashion as observed by supervisors and documented by project progress/completion.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree desirable. Successful completion of an academic or military hospital pharmacy technician training course preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years prior hospital pharmacy technician experience required. Previous IV room experience required.

LICENSURE

Current registration/licensure or eligible for registration (obtained prior to start date) as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of employment, as outlined by the respective State regulatory agencies. Active Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification, or equivalent, is required on, or within 12 months of, date of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficiency in mathematical calculations. Ability to effectively work with computer and technology equipment, including the ability to perform basic troubleshooting related to said technology. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong knowledge of USP Chapters 797, 800 and related IV room workflow.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Employee may be expected to work on-call shifts. Coverage extends to day, evening and overnight shifts Employee is considered essential personnel and is expected to work during inclement weather (i.e. blizzards, hurricanes) if scheduled. During the course or daily tasks, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand and crouch. The employee must regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The work environment noise level is moderate