Pharmacy Tech no more..........

pjk5900 · Aug 29, 2005

I am sorry I haven't been online very long for a while.
I have been in IV training in the Pharmacy at the hospital.
It's been very stressful.
I was called into the office today and told I will have to find another job in the hospital or leave in 6 weeks.

I failed the IV training.
Or LACK of!!!!!
They expect you to know this going in I guess.
The training I got did not cover what I needed to know to do it by myself and since I cant, I was told I have had all the training they can provide and I will have to find another position within the hospital possibly or move on.
I could go back to retail maybe, but I burnt some bridges at a couple of chains years ago. I guess they were nice enough to give me till mid october to find something but I am severely BUMMED!!!!!!!

I bawled and embarrassed myself on top of it.
I don't even really care about that.
I am numb right now, with the occassional tear falling. In between the actual crying. I am trying hard to see it for what it was. It was VERY stressful and a lot of very hard people to deal with.
But I worked so hard to get the certification and thought I had finally found where I would work for years. I have been there approx. 8 months.
I was committed to making it work despite some of the people I worked with.

They asked me ( the 2 that I talked with today ) what I would do if I had to make a "Reopro" by myself tonight. Those in the medical field may know what this is. Although NO one has ever told me how to make it, somehow I should just instinctivly know this. WTFFFF!!!
I don't know what they want from me?
Obviously nothing now, but how do you learn if you are not taught???????

I am so confused and stressed out.........
I "get to" keep my job for another 6 weeks but this is going to be so humiliating because I am sure everyone knows. Gossip is hot there.

I am going on vacation saturday to Myrtle Beach and I only work friday between now and then and I don't even want to go back but I guess I have to. It will look a lot better if I have a job while I am looking for another.

Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me!
I'm gonna need some extra help here.

sunnicat · Aug 29, 2005

I'm sorry that you're going through such stress. Sending you good vibes to sort everything out and find another job. Best of luck.

beckiboo · Aug 29, 2005

Every pharmacy employs pharmacy techs. They may not have the pay and benefits of the hospital, but at least it would be a job to keep a roof over your head while looking for what you really want.

Do you like the IV stuff? Can you take a regular certification course for that, maybe at a local college? Is there another hospital nearby who might hire you either as a tech, or to keep training in IV therapy?

Do not give up. Eight months seems like a good start, but it is a drop in the bucket. Someday, you may not even list this job on your resume!

Best of luck in the job hunt. I hope you find someplace where your strengths are put to use. Remember the lesson of burning bridges, and don't do it again. But continue to work the final six weekswith the pride of knowing you are doing a good job! (Unless you have to give notice, because you found another job. LOL!)

pjk5900 · Aug 29, 2005

I don't even use the health benefits, we use my husbands insurance.
As for "do I like IV"s?"
NO! It's very intimidating to me for whatever reasons.
I will look into courses on it (IV training) but a google search didnt provide much so far.

I love the pharmacy tech work, except the IV stuff and retail doesn't usually do IV's.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Originally Posted by Beckiboo

Every pharmacy employs pharmacy techs. They may not have the pay and benefits of the hospital, but at least it would be a job to keep a roof over your head while looking for what you really want.

Do you like the IV stuff? Can you take a regular certification course for that, maybe at a local college? Is there another hospital nearby who might hire you either as a tech, or to keep training in IV therapy?

Do not give up. Eight months seems like a good start, but it is a drop in the bucket. Someday, you may not even list this job on your resume!

Best of luck in the job hunt. I hope you find someplace where your strengths are put to use. Remember the lesson of burning bridges, and don't do it again. But continue to work the final six weekswith the pride of knowing you are doing a good job! (Unless you have to give notice, because you found another job. LOL!)

catsknowme · Aug 29, 2005

Originally Posted by Beckiboo

Every pharmacy employs pharmacy techs. They may not have the pay and benefits of the hospital, but at least it would be a job to keep a roof over your head while looking for what you really want.

Do you like the IV stuff? Can you take a regular certification course for that, maybe at a local college? Is there another hospital nearby who might hire you either as a tech, or to keep training in IV therapy?

Do not give up. Eight months seems like a good start, but it is a drop in the bucket. Someday, you may not even list this job on your resume!

Best of luck in the job hunt. I hope you find someplace where your strengths are put to use. Remember the lesson of burning bridges, and don't do it again. But continue to work the final six weekswith the pride of knowing you are doing a good job! (Unless you have to give notice, because you found another job. LOL!)

Becky has given some excellent advice!!

Please know that all of us at TCS are rooting for you!!

wellingtoncats · Aug 29, 2005

Oh I know how excited you were! Vibes coming your way!

eburgess · Aug 29, 2005

Well are you a certified tech?? That may be the type of person they were looking for or expecting.

But working in a hospital is alot different then working in retail. It sucks that they didn't do a good job making sure you knew the ropes... Hopfully you get a job soon... I know how tight the job market is right now.. I've been looking for a job for 10 months and have had little luck.... I'll keep my fingures crossed for you!!!

pjk5900 · Aug 30, 2005

I am Nationally Certified as a Pharmacy Technician.
A lot of the people that work there are NOT.

I still have my job for another 6 weeks if I want it so I will continue to have an income.
Although my husband makes more than enough to support us.
It's just I put so much effort in sweat and tears into this that I am feeling like the life was just punched out of me.
I'm just really glad I am off all week until friday, then we go on vacation and I don't have to deal with these people and the pityful looks I will get from everyone knowing my days are numbered there.

So many feelings running through right now!
At least the crying is lessening.

Originally Posted by eburgess

Well are you a certified tech?? That may be the type of person they were looking for or expecting.

But working in a hospital is alot different then working in retail. It sucks that they didn't do a good job making sure you knew the ropes... Hopfully you get a job soon... I know how tight the job market is right now.. I've been looking for a job for 10 months and have had little luck.... I'll keep my fingures crossed for you!!!

yayi · Aug 30, 2005

Oh Patty, so sorry to hear about this!

Will keep my fingers crossed

. I know things will get better.

sharky · Aug 30, 2005

Well others have given great advice... My suggestion is to put out resumes to local retail pharmacies ... I would think with previous sales experience and a national certification they would love to have you...

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