Pharmacy Tech III

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacy Tech IIII - Chemotherapy and Hazardous Sterile Preparations


Department: Pharmacy


Location: Dallas, TX


Shift: Day Shift, variable


Job Type: On-Site


Why Children's Health?


At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.


Summary:


Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the pharmacy technician responsible for preparing chemotherapy, hazardous, and other medications for patients in Centers for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) in both inpatient and clinic settings.


Responsibilities :
• Inventory management of chemotherapy and supportive care mediations in the CCBD pharmacy satellite
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining integrity of sterile compounding areas
• Maintain and monitor proper documentation of compounding, cleaning (including deactivations and decontamination of hazardous drugs), testing, and certification of equipment and compounding areas.
• Functions both independently and in a team environment
• Compounds chemotherapy and related medications with high efficiency and delivers medications throughout the CCBD space
• Triages and streamlines medication compounding to effectively compound high cost and short dated chemotherapy
• Efficient operation of specialty machinery, equipment, and technology (e.g. baxa pumps, dispense prep and check)
• Perform additional responsibilities as necessary


WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years experience as a hospital pharmacy technician Required

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED
• One-year Vocational / Technical School degree is preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician Required
• Maintenance of the CPhT license is required
• Aseptic Sterile Technique (IV) Certification is required
• Completion of Chemotherapy Certification within 90 days of hire is required

A Place Where You Belong


We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.


Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.