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Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Chemotherapy/IV Pharmacy Technician is a highly specialized technician who is responsible in assuring non-hazardous and hazardous compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) are correctly compounded, packaged, sealed, labeled (including assignment of appropriate beyond-use date [BUD]), stored, and distributed. The incumbent will coordinate with the infusion center to assure procurement and delivery of critical chemotherapy medications. The position consists of but is not limited to the following duties: Prepares chemotherapy agents and compounded sterile products (CSPs) in compliance with USP and USP guidelines (generally 25% or more of regularly assigned daily duties) to be delivered in finished forms such as large volume parenteral, small volume parenteral, infusion syringe, infusion pump, ophthalmic preparation, or another modality as required. Is familiar with use of closed-system transfer devices (CSTD) and other equipment needed for safe and proper CSP preparation. Undergoes initial IV Room Pharmacy training and competency assessment and annual re-assessment and successfully maintains this requirement. Obtains and utilizes knowledge of hazards of cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents, including but not limited to the dangers posed to those who prepare, deliver, administer, and/or receive treatment with these agents and the equipment and supplies used in the preparation of cytotoxic chemotherapy. Uses advanced knowledge of specialized techniques and procedures required for safely handling cytotoxic agents such as negative pressure technique, hazardous waste disposal, and cytotoxic spill response. Cleans the specified areas in the anteroom and cleanrooms, performing monthly surface sampling in all ISO classified areas as required per policy and operational standards. Uses advanced knowledge of specialized techniques and procedures required for safely handling cytotoxic agents such as negative pressure technique, hazardous waste disposal, and cytotoxic spill response. Correctly interprets Provider orders, selects, and measures appropriate ingredients, mixes ingredients in a safe and effective manner, inspects the final product for accuracy, suitability and elegance, labels the product, maintains record of the manufacturing process, and prepares the product for delivery. Work Schedule: Varying 8 hour shifts from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm with weekend and holiday rotation. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be available at supervisory discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. Grade Determinations: GS-08 (Above Full Performance Level) Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (a) PTCB as a CPhT. OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT. Experience: Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and demonstrate the KSAs below. (a) Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section. (b) Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. (c) Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy. Preferred Experience: Experience with inpatient pharmacy, inventory management, BD Sims & Carousel experience preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-28, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard GS-0661. The full performance level of this vacancy is 8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-08. Physical Requirements: Physical movements involve completion of routine pharmacy functions which include but are not limited to significant computer work/typing, prescription order entry and processing, contact of patients (both face to face and via phone). Certain tasks are repetitive in nature and require multiple steps performed in succession for success. The incumbent should be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without significant difficulty. Incumbent must be able to stand or sit in one place for considerable time during completion of complex tasks. Complexity of mental processes involved is extensive, demanding, and challenging.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Robert J Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center 5500 East Kellogg Drive Wichita, KS 67218 US
• Name: John Balmer
• Phone: 316-469-0755
• Email: [email protected]