What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center - IV Technician position at Ambulatory Treatment Center - IV Technician - UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers?
The Pharmacy Division is committed to ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while partnering with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, we lead the way in delivering premier, patient-centered pharmaceutical care. Our team embraces new technologies, continuous learning, and a culture of caring to elevate the quality of services we provide.
Ideal candidate will have High School Diploma and 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a retail, infusion or hospital setting. Highly Prefer at least one year of IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency
Working Hours
The Working hours will be 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Onsite required.
Hourly Breakdown: Minimum - $23.80 – Midpoint - $29.81 – Maximum - $35.82
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one:
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Why Us?
Working in MD Anderson’s Retail Pharmacy means joining a team that directly supports patients and families during some of the most important moments of their care. Our technicians play a vital role in ensuring timely, safe, and compassionate service—right at the point where clinical excellence meets patient convenience. You’ll work alongside world-class clinicians, use innovative pharmacy technologies, and contribute to a mission-driven organization recognized globally for cancer treatment and research. At MD Anderson, your work has purpose, your voice matters, and your growth is supported every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Tech Proficiencies
Sterile Compounding / Preparation
Demonstrates proficiency—meeting accuracy and productivity standards—in:
- Hazardous and non-hazardous sterile preparation
- Investigational drug preparation (Phase 1, 2, and 3)
- Viral/BCG/vaccine preparation
- Intrathecal preparations
- Ambulatory pumps
- High-risk sterile validation
IV Preparation
- Follows all SOPs and safety standards (USP 797, USP 800, NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and disposing of hazardous drugs
- Reports and documents chemotherapy spills
- Demonstrates correct use of a closed system and maintains competency
- Prepares investigational doses by:
- Reading the datasheet
- Following protocol directions
- Exercising care during admixing
- Documenting thoroughly on investigational cards
- Consulting a pharmacist when needed
- Completes annual or semi-annual process validations
- Demonstrates strong pharmacy math skills
- Manages time efficiently with high productivity
- Maintains system proficiency, including:
- BD Cato
- Phacts
- OneConnect
- Controlled access cabinets
Qualifications - External
Requirements
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Education Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or two years of college credit.
Licensure Required: Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
Experience Required: Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.
Preferred Experience: Pharmacy experience in a variety of specialized areas and functions.
Supervision Given: None.
Supervision Received: Technician Supervisor.
Other Required:
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by
Salary : $24 - $36