Medical Technician - Sterile Compounding

Description

Why You’ll Love This Sterile Compounding Technician Role!

Are you highly detail-oriented, technically skilled, and passionate about precision in a sterile healthcare environment? If you thrive in a fast-paced setting where accuracy and operational excellence matter, the Sterile Compounding Technician role at Hydration Room could be the perfect fit.

As a Sterile Compounding Technician, you’ll support the daily operations of our sterile compounding facility, which serves 50+ Hydration Room clinics across California. From preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds utilizing aseptic technique and USP 797/795 standards to supporting quality assurance, inventory management, and laboratory operations, your work will directly support clinic operations and patient care across Hydration Room.

Location: Newport Beach, CA
Reports To: Sterile Compounding Operations Manager

Schedule: 5 days per week; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (30 minute lunch)

Full-time, Non-exempt position

About Hydration Room

Founded in 2014 by Dr. Brett Florie, Hydration Room is redefining proactive healthcare by blending holistic wellness with Western medicine. Our sterile compounding facility supports 50+ Hydration Room clinics across California and plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence and patient care standards.

Job Summary

The Sterile Compounding Technician is responsible for accurately preparing sterile intravenous and intramuscular compounds utilizing aseptic technique and USP 797/795 standards. This role supports the daily operations of Hydration Room’s sterile compounding facility through compounding preparation, quality assurance procedures, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and laboratory operations.

The Sterile Compounding Technician works closely with the Sterile Compounding Operations Manager and other team members to ensure compounds are prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently in accordance with company policies, regulatory standards, and operational expectations.

Core Role Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare sterile and non-sterile intravenous and intramuscular compounds utilizing aseptic technique and USP 797/795 standards.
• Follow all master formulas, SOPs, quality assurance procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform and document required in-process quality checks, calculations, inventory records, and compounding logs accurately.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, clean, and inspect compounding equipment, laboratory instruments, and workspaces.
• Support daily mixing facility operations by maintaining organization, housekeeping standards, inventory levels, and operational readiness.
• Monitor, track, order, receive, and organize chemicals, consumables, supplies, and laboratory materials.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to support compounding workflows, operational efficiency, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding and training of team members as assigned.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, and ongoing operational or quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a sterile compounding training program or equivalent sterile compounding experience preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in an infusion, hospital, compounding pharmacy, or sterile laboratory setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of aseptic technique and sterile compounding procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, follow detailed instructions, and work independently.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company and regulatory standards.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience assisting with SOP development or process improvement initiatives preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift from floor to waist up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
• Must be able to give and receive verbal and written instructions.
• Must be comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Must possess the ability to utilize visual and auditory senses to complete all job duties as assigned.

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive or specific to any employee. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any manager or supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees. An ability to competently perform all the essential functions of the position (the combination of all essential duties and all essential skills and abilities listed above), with or without reasonable accommodation, is a basic requirement of all positions at the Hydration Room. The Hydration Room is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Hydration Room and its employees. The Hydration Room reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.