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OR Tech CPT positions let F-1 students fulfill surgical technology or surgical assisting coursework requirements through hands-on operating room experience. Your DSO must authorize each CPT placement before your start date, and the work must directly integrate with your enrolled program. Clinical rotations at hospitals, ASCs, and surgical centers all qualify.
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Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
This position is for an incoming pharmacy Intern I (starting pharmacy program in fall 2026). For those waiting for pharmacy intern license, you will work in the scope of pharmacy technician but have exposure to the pharmacy intern program until pharmacy intern license is obtained. This position is for an incoming pharmacy Intern I (starting pharmacy program in fall 2026). For those waiting for pharmacy intern license, you will work in the scope of pharmacy technician but have exposure to the pharmacy intern program.
Position Purpose:
Certified Pharmacy Tech II will assist the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine technician functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixing, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and use of equipment and automated technology.
- Additional responsibilities include special projects as assigned by managers, assist with purchasing, develop staffing patterns and assignments for other technicians, prioritize work responsibilities, and precept and train newly hired technicians.
What You Will Do:
- Assists in the filling of orders/ prescriptions
- Prepares intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy; using aseptic technique in compliance with regulatory standards
- Prepares and restocks medications for automated dispensing cabinets
- Conducts maintenance on automated dispensing cabinets; Resolves issues/errors (i.e. misfills; drawer recovery)
- Assists in inventory control by verifying and putting away orders by the end of the shift each day; assures proper stock rotation, reviews stock for proper storage and current expiration dates, and identifies drugs and non-drug stocks needing to be reordered
- Prepares sterile products; properly labels medications and maintains records as required by department Policy and Procedures and state and federal law
- Assists the department with proper billing of patients and other units
- Properly prioritizes workload; demonstrates responsibility and ability to act independently in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a registered pharmacist
- Maintains personal compliance with continuous regulatory readiness; assists in maintaining departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduation or equivalent
- Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
- Experience: Previous pharmacy technician experience is desirable
- Effective Communication Skills
- Basic knowledge of computers with demonstrated keyboard skills
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Ministry/Facility Information:
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
This position is for an incoming pharmacy Intern I (starting pharmacy program in fall 2026). For those waiting for pharmacy intern license, you will work in the scope of pharmacy technician but have exposure to the pharmacy intern program until pharmacy intern license is obtained. This position is for an incoming pharmacy Intern I (starting pharmacy program in fall 2026). For those waiting for pharmacy intern license, you will work in the scope of pharmacy technician but have exposure to the pharmacy intern program.
Position Purpose:
Certified Pharmacy Tech II will assist the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine technician functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixing, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and use of equipment and automated technology.
- Additional responsibilities include special projects as assigned by managers, assist with purchasing, develop staffing patterns and assignments for other technicians, prioritize work responsibilities, and precept and train newly hired technicians.
What You Will Do:
- Assists in the filling of orders/ prescriptions
- Prepares intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy; using aseptic technique in compliance with regulatory standards
- Prepares and restocks medications for automated dispensing cabinets
- Conducts maintenance on automated dispensing cabinets; Resolves issues/errors (i.e. misfills; drawer recovery)
- Assists in inventory control by verifying and putting away orders by the end of the shift each day; assures proper stock rotation, reviews stock for proper storage and current expiration dates, and identifies drugs and non-drug stocks needing to be reordered
- Prepares sterile products; properly labels medications and maintains records as required by department Policy and Procedures and state and federal law
- Assists the department with proper billing of patients and other units
- Properly prioritizes workload; demonstrates responsibility and ability to act independently in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a registered pharmacist
- Maintains personal compliance with continuous regulatory readiness; assists in maintaining departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduation or equivalent
- Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
- Experience: Previous pharmacy technician experience is desirable
- Effective Communication Skills
- Basic knowledge of computers with demonstrated keyboard skills
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Ministry/Facility Information:
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsOR Tech CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does OR Tech work qualify as CPT for a surgical technology program?
Yes, if your enrolled program includes a clinical practicum or externship requirement and the OR Tech role fulfills that requirement in the curriculum. Your DSO confirms the connection between the job duties and your coursework. A general health sciences degree may not qualify if the program doesn't specifically list surgical or perioperative clinical training as a required component.
Can I do CPT at an ambulatory surgery center instead of a hospital?
Yes. Ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient surgical facilities count the same as hospital OR departments for CPT purposes, provided your school approves the site. The key requirement is that the setting gives you the surgical assisting or scrub tech duties your program requires, not just administrative or patient transport work.
How do I find OR Tech employers who are set up to hire CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for OR Tech openings and filter for employers with documented work authorization history. Many surgical facilities have hired F-1 students on CPT before and have HR processes in place. Facilities with no prior experience often delay onboarding because they don't know how to verify your I-20 authorization.
Does CPT for an OR Tech role count against my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't affect your OPT eligibility at all. Full-time CPT, 20 or more hours per week, used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most structured surgical rotations are scheduled as part-time or semester-length, so verify your weekly hours with your DSO before accepting full-time placement terms.
What documents does an OR Tech employer need to complete my I-9 on CPT?
You'll present your valid passport, your F-1 visa, your current I-20 with CPT authorization listed for that specific employer, and your I-94 arrival record. The employer completes Section 2 of the I-9 using these documents. If your CPT end date falls before your rotation ends, you need a CPT extension on your I-20 before that date, not after.