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　　A Brief OverviewAssist in various pharmacy activities, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and other duties not requiring the review of a pharmacist. The majority of tasks and responsibilities are related to preparing, dispensing, and distributing compounded sterile products.

　　Sterile Products Pharmacy Technicians maintain high standard for the quality and controls of processes, components, and environments with the skill and knowledge of practices to prevent harm to patients due to 1. Microbial contamination, 2. Excessive bacterial endotoxins, 3. Variability in the intended strength of correct ingredients 4. Unintended chemical and physical contaminants, and 5. Ingredients of inappropriate quality in compounded sterile preparations (CSPs).

　　What you will doPracticeResponsible for accurately preparing patient-specific and non-patient specific doses by ensuring that the compounded sterile products (CSP) are accurately identified, measured, reconstituted, diluted, mixed, sterilized, packaged, labeled, and stored.CSPs are prepared aseptically, accurately, and safely in accordance to USP 797, USP 800 and CHOP Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Only medications and ingredients with correct identity, quality and purity are used in the preparation of CSPsIngredients, medications and CSPs are appropriately stored to preserve the sterility and strength until the manufacturer expiration date or CHOP assigned beyond-use date (BUD)Equipment, devices, and fixtures are routinely cleaned, appropriately maintained, and used for accuracy and effectiveness for their intended use as per CHOP SOPEnsure floors are free of debris and dust. Floors, sink, and all surfaces are cleaned daily as per CHOP SOPLabels products with proper information and appropriately assigns the BUD as per CHOP SOPPrior to dispensing, ensures all prepared CSPs are verified by a pharmacist for accurate identity, measure, reconstitution, dilution, mixture sterility, packaging, labeling, and storage at the recommended temperature.CSPs are prepared within allotted cycle times to ensure that the turnaround time for all first-doses and non-STAT medication orders does not exceed 1 hour and the turnaround time for all STAT medication orders does not exceed 15 minutesResponsible for compliance to all federal, state, and department standards and regulations for sterile product compounding- USP797, USP800, CMS Conditions of Participation, FDA Compounding Guidance and TJC standardsCompletes initial aseptic technique training and passes competency testReviews all CHOP Pharmacy SOPs related to CSP preparation and practicesCompletes electronic competency with score  90%CSP microbial contamination risk levelsBeyond Use DatingEnvironmental Quality and ControlISO Class Air Sources, Buffer Area and Ante AreaPersonnel Cleaning and Garbing (Non-H zardous and Hazardous)Cleaning/Disinfection Procedures (Non-Hazardous and Hazardous)Complete three consecutive cycles of Non- Hazardous and Hazardous PPE donning/doffing with zero (0) standard work variances including three gloved fingertip test samples with zero (0 CFU) growth results after a 3 day incubationCompletion of aseptic media fill practical evaluation with zero (0) standard work variances including test media samples with zero (0) CFU growth results after a 14 day incubationCompletes annual/semi-annual aseptic technique recertification and passes competency testCompletes electronic competency with score  90%Completes one cycle of Hazardous and Non- Hazardous PPE donning/doffing with zero (0) standard work variances including one gloved fingertip test samples with zero (0 CFU) growth results after a 3 day incubationCompletion of aseptic media fill practical evaluation with zero (0) standard work variances including test media samples with zero (0) growth results after a 14 day incubationCompliant to all dress code and PPE maintenance and associated CHOP Pharmacy SOPsNo make-up or head/neck/wrist jewelry can be wornAppropriate attire in Sterile Product areasScrub setsShort-sleeved, collarless shirtsFull-length pantsSkirt or dress - NOTE: Stockings/hose MUST be worn with skirt or dressSocks covering above ankleCompliant to all aseptic technique work practices and associated CHOP Pharmacy SOPsCleaning, disinfection, and sanitization of laminar air flow hood (LAFH), equipment, and room at frequency defined USP 797 and CHOP SOPsCleaning all products and supplies with sporicidal cleaning/disinfecting agent prior to introduction across line of demarcationSanitizing all products and supplies with sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol prior to introduction into LAFHSanitizing gloves with 70% isopropyl alcohol prior to introduction into LAFH for dose preparationMaintenance of "first air" to all critical sites during dose preparationMaintain all required documentation for clean room operations including but not limited to:Daily LAFH and work surface cleaningWeekly sporicidal LAFH and work surface cleaningMonthly sporicidal zone cleaning and inspectionDaily air pressure differential monitoringWeekly eye wash hose functionalityExecute Patient Specific Daily Batch SVP Production as per CHOP Pharmacy SOPExecute Medication Delivery and Medication Cassette Exchange as per CHOP Pharmacy SOPExecute RIVA Batch Production as per CHOP Pharmacy SOPPharmacy products are distributed accurately, with the appropriate quantity and at the time the product is needed during hourly medication delivery and Bin Exchange.Inventory ControlKanban Inventory system is adhered to 100% of time.Maintains and organizes inventory supply in a manner which minimizes inventory storage cost, wastage, and stock-outs. Ensures inventory is rotated properly, stored in appropriate conditions and location with 100% accuracy.Complete monthly medication expiration dating assignments in a timely manner. Identify and reorder expired medications inventory and ensures that stock is stored in accordance with manufacturer requirements.Assures the proper replacement of prescription drugs to stock upon requisitions from various departments of the hospital either manually or through the Pyxis System.Ensures the secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances.Documents every transaction completely and accurately.No generation of discrepancies in the C2 Saf