The Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient Hazardous Compounding (IHC) is a highly specialized tech performing a variety of complex functions in the preparation of chemotherapeutic agents. They must be competent in sterile product preparation, have a thorough understanding of the principles of laminar flow hoods, & possess knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <797> & USP <800> compounding standards for antineoplastic/cytotoxic agents, including the precautions needed in handling these products.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Most duties are performed in the oncology IV sterile compounding suite of pharmacy. This individual works under the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. The incumbent consistently demonstrates independent technical judgment and comprehensive, thorough working knowledge of sterile preparation for both hazardous and non-hazardous medications. Duties include: Performing an essential role in the preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of sterile and nonsterile hazardous medication within designated sterile compounding areas. Receiving, reviewing, and preparing physician orders for cytotoxic agents and pre-medication. Performing accurate product identification, labeling, dosage calculation, and compounding of agents utilizing package literature, written procedural guidelines, & specialized knowledge. Successfully completing assignments & maintaining annual competencies to compound hazardous and non-hazardous IV sterile preparations according to USP <795>, <797>, & <800> standards. Following proper aseptic preparation techniques when compounding hazardous & non-hazardous medications. Reviewing anticipated inventory needs and notifies the procurement technician in a timely manner of products required. Assisting in maintaining all required records related to sterile compounding. Receiving hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory stock according to NIOSH guidelines, placing items in proper storage areas, rotating stock, & removing/replacing outdated items. Maintaining Chemo/IV room medication inventory, compounding supplies, & cleaning products to ensure availability and minimize waste. Conducting daily, weekly, & monthly IV room cleaning, including checking for soon-to-expire medications. Manufacturing uncomplicated and/or complicated parenteral admixtures delivered as large volume, small volume, infusion syringe, or other forms as required. Preparing sterile ophthalmic preparations & other complex sterile pharmaceuticals such as total parenteral alimentations & cardioplegia solutions. Assisting in the central IV sterile suite as needed. Applying comprehensive knowledge of USP 795/797/800 chapters & hazardous drug handling to assist with management, compliance, staff education, training, & room certifications. Participating in glove fingertip & media fill testing, maintaining competencies by passing didactic & practical skill assessments initially & annually thereafter. Assisting in airborne particulate, microbial, & surface testing to ensure cleaning schedules are met. Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements (VHA, Joint Commission, USP , EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and FDA). Providing training to new or existing staff to maintain required competencies. Evaluating, analyzing, & coordinating workflow independently in the assigned area. Performs all duties of lower-grade technicians, if required. Assisting with inventory management & ordering of medications. Monitoring refrigerator temperature daily in the pharmacy assigned area. Working with, supporting, & substituting as needed for other Inpatient technicians, and staffs during staffing shortages. Work Schedule: 7AM-3:30PM to include nights, weekends & holidays as needed Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 599410 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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