Pharmacy Technician IV Specialist - Overnight

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:    

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, selects and prepares medications, fills, exchanges and credits unit‑dose carts and processes drug orders.  Answers and screens phones calls. Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary. 

Prepares intravenous injections and admixtures after the successful completion of Lurie Children’s Pharmacy’s cleanroom training program and under the supervision of a chemotherapy-trained pharmacist, prepares antineoplastic (chemotherapy) agents after successful completion of Lurie Children’s Pharmacy chemotherapy training program.

Prepares parenteral injections, hazardous agents and IV admixtures at least 50% of the scheduled shifts or successfully completes cleanroom and chemotherapy competencies every six months. 

Actively supports the hospital's and department's continuous quality improvement and customer service goals individually and as an effective team member.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares parenteral medications and large volume parenteral, as labels demand following strict aseptic technique in the manipulation of ampules, vials, syringes, bottles and bags.
• Following established guidelines prepares parenteral antineoplastic medications. Works at least one week per 6 months in the Hematology satellite and completes chemotherapy-competency program every six months.   
• Performs the measurements and completes the mathematical calculations necessary for preparing parenteral products.
• Cleans hoods and calibrates pumps according to established procedures and complies with necessary quality assurance procedures.
• Stock IV cleanroom and notes low stock items on requisition sheet. Notifies purchasing agent of unusual drug usages.
• Inspects stock of assigned areas monthly to ensure that medications are stored properly and are in date.
• Assists with the work activities and training of pharmacy technicians and students on aseptic technique and chemotherapy drug preparation.
• Takes on and maintains responsibility for special projects after discussing with the Pharmacy Technician Lead and the Pharmacy Manager responsible for the area.
• Provides in-services and/or continuing education (C.E.) programs to other pharmacy technicians. 
• Maintains physical appearance of the cleanroom.
• Participates in peer evaluation and evaluation of other pharmacy employees.
• Adheres to all hospital, departmental and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as necessary to provide delivery of pharmacy services, including processing of new medication orders, filling, exchanges and crediting carts and selecting and preparing non-intravenous medications.
• Fills automated dispensing machines in patient care areas to maintain adequate supplies.   Fills pharmacy code trays, seizure kits, and other stock items as necessary for both inpatient and outpatient areas. 
• Triages telephone calls and electronic pharmacy information system messages.  Effectively communicates messages to co-workers.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, coworkers and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma required or GED equivalent required.  Completion of two years of college with at least one general mathematics course preferred.
• One year of hospital or home infusion pharmacy experience required and a minimum of six months of Lurie Children’s cleanroom experience, and three months of chemotherapy experience with leadership assessment of competency.
• Maintains certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or is currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• Licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois.  Certification by the Pharmacy Tec