Travel Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient Hazardous IV

Kent - 2210; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent - 2210 is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician II specializing in hazardous IV compounding to support hospital pharmacy operations in Warwick, RI during a 13-week travel assignment.

The role requires handling hazardous sterile medications, including chemotherapy, under pharmacist supervision, with a focus on safety, USP 797/800 compliance, and efficient medication preparation.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician License in Rhode Island.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hazardous IV compounding.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Thorough knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Proficiency in IV room cleaning procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique and handling hazardous medications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound hazardous sterile IV medications, including chemotherapy, under pharmacist supervision.
• Implement aseptic techniques and hazardous drug handling procedures to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Perform cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination of IV compounding areas and equipment.
• Utilize PPE and engineering controls when handling hazardous medications.
• Label, package, and prepare compounded medications for distribution.
• Document compounding activities, medication preparation, and quality control procedures.
• Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely preparation and delivery.

Skills

Hazardous IV compounding

Aseptic technique

Hospital pharmacy

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Education

Pharmacy Technician licensure

Job description

Kent - 2210 is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician II specializing in hazardous IV compounding to support hospital pharmacy operations in Warwick, RI during a 13-week travel assignment.

The role requires handling hazardous sterile medications, including chemotherapy, under pharmacist supervision, with a focus on safety, USP 797/800 compliance, and efficient medication preparation.