IV Pharmacy Technician: Cytotoxic & Parenteral Specialist

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disa

403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare parenteral medications, IV admixtures and cytotoxic agents, and to fill unit-dose carts and process orders.

This role requires strict aseptic technique and accurate mathematics for calculations. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, PTCB certification (or eligibility) and Illinois licensure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PTCB certification or eligibility required.
• Pharmacy technician licensure in Illinois expected.
• Successful completion of in-house aseptic technique and cytotoxic handling certification.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Good mathematical skills and data entry ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepares parenteral injections, antineoplastics, IV admixtures and parenteral nutrition.
• Fills, exchanges and credits unit-dose carts and processes medication orders.
• Maintains aseptic technique and calibrates equipment like pumps and hoods.
• Trains technicians on aseptic techniques and supports Pharmacy operations.
• Notifies Purchasing Agent of unusual drug usages and inspects stock monthly.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Parenteral administration

Mathematical calculations

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (or eligibility)

Job description

The 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare parenteral medications, IV admixtures and cytotoxic agents, and to fill unit-dose carts and process orders.

This role requires strict aseptic technique and accurate mathematics for calculations. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, PTCB certification (or eligibility) and Illinois licensure.