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IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Sterile Compounding Technician opening with TriStar Skyline Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
This is a Full-Time Day shift position. The schedule is 7 Days on, 7 Days off Wednesday-Tuesday from 8am-7:30pm.
Now offering a competitive Sign-On Bonus for external candidates with 1+ year(s) of experience!
BenefitsTriStar Skyline Medical Center, 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a(an) Sterile Compounding Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and QualificationsPosition Responsibilities:
· Assists in performance of daily pharmacy tasks (procurement, preparation, delivery, return, and restocking of medications)
· Participates in the formulary and inventory management process
· Compounds sterile products (including hazardous products) using aseptic technique
· Understands the regulations of USP 797 and USP 800 and ensures compounded products and the cleanroom suite comply with these regulations
· Trains new employees on sterile product compounding and cleanroom processes
· Facilitates customer service through communication with both internal and external customers
· Responsible and understands the use of automated pharmacy equipment and software
· Participates and assists with learning activities and other duties as assigned
Department Specific Criteria:
· Refills, delivers, and returns medication to and from Pyxis machines according to established policies and procedures.
· Refills, delivers, and restocks medications in various carts and kits (e.g. crash carts).
· Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
· Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing of medications and supplies in appropriate locations (rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date). Assists with physical inventories.
· Prepares nonSterile Compounding according to policies and procedures.
· Performs assigned department based monitoring duties in a timely manner (i.e. unit inspections, temperature logs, IV room logs).
· Handles and delivers controlled substances in accordance with policies and procedures.
· Performs unit dose packaging of medications and documents pre-packing information appropriately.
· Charges medications to patient accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
· Completes and passes annual aseptic technique validation and associated competencies.
· Cleans IV hoods and documents cleaning of the clean room space per policy.
· Demonstrates proper aseptic technique and accurate preparation of sterile compounds (does not apply to Madison campus).
· Assists with the orientation of new employees(s) and/or orients current employee(s) to improve in a specific area.
· Fulfills technician job responsibility list for assigned shift, documents status of completion of tasks, and ensures appropriate daily hand off prior to leaving at the end of shift.
· Gives a thorough, concise report at change of shift, communicating incomplete assignments and potential patient concerns in order to provide continuity of care.
· Participates in departmental quality improvement processes by identifying problems and offering solutions.
· Participates in department or hospital committees, task forces, and/or provide departmental education.
· Maintains security of the pharmacy.
· Attends all staff meetings and/or huddles on scheduled work days. If scheduled off, is responsible for reading huddle communication.
· Attends all mandatory in-services as scheduled.
· Communicates with management to provide progress updates and re-prioritization activities as department needs change.
· Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment, and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety, infection control, and hazardous waste.
· Demonstrates capability of ordering medication through wholesaler or local distributor.
· Demonstrates ability to dose pack medication.
· Utilizes universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids, potentially harmful products, emissions, or any potentially injurious particles.
· Completes annual education requirements and TB test as scheduled.
· Maintains compliance with Human Resource requirements.
· Performs other assigned learning duties as assigned by manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Displays good work habits by consistently arriving on time and ready to work at the start of shift, complying with break policies and procedures, and serving as a role model for others.
· Works independently with minimal direct supervision and handle stress appropriately.
· Works cooperatively and effectively with pharmacy and facility staff.
· Establishes communication and respectful relationships with all disciplines.
· Handles frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
· Sets priorities, makes critical decisions, and responds quickly to emergency requests.
· Maintains neat and clean working environment.
· Articulates knowledge and understanding of department and facility policies, procedures and systems.
· Demonstrates proficiency in basic mathematical calculations, balancing and reconciling figures, proper punctuation, and spelling and transcription.
· Demonstrates TriStar Skyline Medical Center’s iCARE values and acts in accordance with HCA’s Code of Conduct.
· Demonstrates pride in job performance by supporting the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the department as well as identified areas of personal and professional growth.
· Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and improving own job knowledge, skills and competence.
Qualifications:
· High school/ GED required
· Tennessee Board of Pharmacy License required
· Current Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required
· Certification for Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 90 days of start date required
· 1-2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred
· Basic computer skills required
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Sterile Compounding Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
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.
