Pharm Tech Spec Chemo

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Pharm Tech Spec Chemo with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Palms West Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharm Tech Spec Chemo to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The pharmacy technician specialist chemotherapy is trained and proficient in the sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques required for the handling of hazardous drugs. The technician primarily works in the IV room compounding hazardous drug products for hospitals with significant oncology programs.

• Procures and distributes medications orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Accurately prepackages medications following departmental procedures

• Regarding Sterile products: 1) Cleans, operates and maintains the laminar air flow and hoods and biological safety cabinets according to departmental procedures 2) Assures routine cleaning of room and surfaces following departmental procedures 3) Wears appropriate garb and washes hands according to departmental procedures 4) Follows chemotherapy/hazardous drug preparation procedures 5) Wears Double gloves when required 6) Obtains Pharmacist double check prior to preparation 7) Follows spill procedures 8) Primes tubing following departmental procedures 9) Demonstrates aseptic technique and successfully passes testing for process validation (media fill test) 10) Disposes of sharps and hazardous waste according to organizational procedures 11) Is competent in the preparation of sterile products according to departmental procedures 12) Is competent in the preparation of chemotherapy/hazardous drugs 13) Is competent in the preparation of parenteral nutrition 14) Is competent in the preparation of small and large volume parenterals 15) Is competent in the preparation of irrigation solution and other sterile products Primarily conducts the compounding of hazardous, chemotherapy medications; sixty percent (60%) or more of time is spent in these tasks Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule Accurately dispenses controlled substances with proper documentation; count discrepancies and suspected diversions are immediately brought to the attention of a pharmacist Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs Restocks pharmacy inventory Disposes of unusable returned medications following departmental procedures Accurately replenishes medications:

  a. Pyxis refill and floor stock requisitions b. Pyxis stock-outs. c. Emergency kits and crash carts d. Surgical kits
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department
  
• Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized
  
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations
  
• Collects data, conducts quality monitoring and inspections, and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned
  
• Assures patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist prior to dispensing or delivery
  
• Assesses and documents daily refrigerator and freezer temperatures as assigned
  
• Maintains competencies required for current position
  
• Attends orientation, education and training programs; reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
  
• Completes all competencies/ skills assessments by established deadlines
  
• Stays current with pharmacy communications such as MOX, e-Mail, mailbox, bulletin boards and shift change report

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED
• Associate or Bachelors degree (Preferred)
  
• State License Pharmacy Intern, or State Registration Pharmacy Technician
• 1 year Sterile Compounding Experience
  
• 3 years related pharmacy experience
  
• State Board of Pharmacy Registration (if applicable per State)
  
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
  
• ASHP Sterile Preparation Institutional Training or Similar
  
• National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Chemo Certification or Similar
  

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Childrens Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

'There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Pharm Tech Spec Chemo opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.