Pharmacy Technician IV Sterile Compounding Specialist

4 weeks ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

This Pharmacy Technician IV position is a critical role in the Sterile Compounding department at the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing IV admixtures, piggyback, pre-filled syringes, and hyperalimentation solutions in the laminar flow hood in accordance with USP 797 requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepares IV admixtures, piggyback, pre-filled syringes, and hyperalimentation solutions in the laminar flow hood in accordance with USP 797 requirements.
  • Utilizes specialized skills and knowledge of sterile compounding requirements and policies and procedures to provide sterile compounding technique training to all staff and certify annual staff competency.
  • Receives orders, maintains appropriate records and documents, performs necessary pharmaceutical calculations, selects appropriate drug products and solutions, prepares labels, and compounds all solutions in such a manner that will provide safe and effective therapy while protecting the technician and other hospital personnel, patients, and their families.
  • Gathers, evaluates, and analyzes IV room workload information and generates monthly and quarterly reports for management.
  • Performs all other pharmacy technician duties as assigned, including processing and filling prescriptions, operating and using Pharmacy and VA information systems.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Must be certified by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) at the GS-6 level or higher.
  • Must have one year of experience at the GS-7 level.
  • Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology, and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy.
  • Must have the ability to evaluate, analyze, and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.
Preferred Experience
  • One year of experience performing a variety of complex technical functions that include preparing IV admixtures (large and small volume), piggyback, prefilled syringes, and hyperalimentation solutions in the laminar flow hood in accordance with USP requirements.
  • Knowledge of all processes related to IV and Chemo compounding.
  • Specific knowledge related to USP 797/800 and sterile technique.
Work Schedule

7:30am - 1600pm Rotating 24/7/365 Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #

59679-O

Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Michael Campbell, , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

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