CC Chemotherapy IV Technician- Pharmacy-Onc Srvces

Lakeland Regional Health; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Regional Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for its Lakeland, FL location. The role involves preparing chemotherapy IV admixtures, maintaining sterile technique, and using pharmacy automation systems under pharmacist supervision.

Essential duties include medication purchase, inventory management, and ensuring USP 797/800 compliance. The candidate should have a Florida Pharmacy Technician registration and one year hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Competent with syringes and aseptic technique in a hospital pharmacy.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain clean, organized work area.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and sterile preparation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemotherapy IV admixtures and other IV infusions per SOP.
• Operate pharmacy automation systems (MedSelect, Cerner, ART) and maintain records.
• Purchase and manage inventory for cancer center departments; communicate shortages.
• Ensure USP 797 and USP 800 compliance in all pharmacy activities.
• Train LRH IV personnel in chemotherapy admixture techniques and provide orientation.

Skills

Syringes

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Environmental maintenance

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 48.00

Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $19.94 Mid $22.93

Position Summary

Works within the scope of Pharmacy Practice Law under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Provides exceptional healthcare experiences by accurately following the standard operating procedures (SOP) for all aspects of medication delivery, storage, IV preparation, USP 797 and USP 800 compliance, and utilization of all pharmacy automation systems. Within their scope of licensure, communicates with integrity and courtesy through phone or in person with all disciplines reporting patient needs.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Cancer Center Chemotherapy IV Technician

• Utilizing strict aseptic technique, prepares chemotherapy >50-60% of infusions prepared, investigational chemotherapy, IV piggybacks, large volume IV fluids, and batch preparation of sterile products. Places appropriate made/expiration dates on all labels and maintains batch preparation records.
• Follows SOP regarding cleaning functions, cleaning records, documentation of air pressure, and proper maintenance of anteroom and cleanrooms to assure proper performance and sterility, as well as USP 797 and 800 compliance, of pharmacy equipment
• Responsible for drug purchasing and ordering for cancer center departments via the system tools provided from the vendors and hospital, maintains inventories which are free from expired products. Restock supplies as needed, communicates shortages to purchasing technician, and orders proper items from central supply.
• Performs procedures associated with PAP programs and drug replacements while cross-functionally working with appropriate staff which may include social worker teams.
• Serves as an integral member of the work team, demonstrating technical/professional competence in the job role as stated in the following: operate all pharmacy automation systems, in accordance with the SOP, including but not limited to: MedSelect, tube systems, AWS examiner, Cerner, and ART; accurately replenish MedSelect machines; USP 797 and USP 800 compliance.
• Training LRH IV personnel in IV chemotherapy admixture techniques, focuses on ongoing staff development, performs orientation of new technicians, maintains USP 797 and 800 compliance, performs/maintains medication waste log records
• Maintains educational requirements to remain a certified technician with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board as well as registered with the Department of Health. Remains current with all LRH mandatory annual education.
• Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objective.
• Within scope of practice allowed under Pharmacy Practice Law, answers all questions that arise from LRH employees regarding medication storage, delivery location, and MedSelect. Refers questions outside of scope to pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Skills

• Use syringes, environmental maintenance, USP 797 and 800 as applicable; work well with others in a confined space
• Ability to calculate, basic computer skills.
• Apply the concept of aseptic technique.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School or Equivalent

Other information

Licenses Essential: Active Pharmacy Technician registration with Florida Department of Health

Certifications Essential: Active certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Experience Essential: One year hospital work experience

Experience Preferred: Previous IV tech experience, including chemotherapy preparation and purchasing