1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this inspiring episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, sits down with Ellaine Sisomphou-Ramos, a nationally certified pharmacy technician whose career is a masterclass in professional growth and self-advocacy. Originally trained as a nurse in the Philippines, &quot;Ella&quot; shares her remarkable journey of transitioning to the U.S. pharmacy landscape, moving from high-volume retail to a specialized role in outpatient infusion and specialty pharmacy. Her dedication to clinical excellence recently earned her a nomination as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy, where she ranked in the Top 45—a powerful testament to the impact a technician can have on the entire profession. Listeners will hear about: The Global Transition: Ella’s journey from nursing in the Philippines and working as a rehab aid in Hawaii to finding a new level of &quot;fulfillment&quot; in the U.S. pharmacy field. The Power of Negotiation: A candid look at how Ella successfully negotiated a higher starting salary at a major retail chain by confidently articulating her clinical value. Moving into Specialty Pharmacy: The shift from the &quot;craziness&quot; of retail during the pandemic to the technical and clinical demands of outpatient infusion therapy. The &quot;Lifelong Student&quot; Mindset: Why staying ahead of medical literature and constantly studying is the best way to ensure you never feel &quot;stuck&quot; in your career. Stepping Into the Spotlight: The story behind her influential leader nomination and why technicians must learn to be their own biggest advocates. Whether you are navigating a career change or looking to level up your clinical expertise, Ella’s story provides a roadmap for turning technical skills into professional influence. This episode also features an exciting announcement regarding the launch of the NPTA Pharmacy Technician I.M.P.A.C.T. Awards, a new international program designed to spotlight the measurable contributions of technicians worldwide. Key Takeaway: &quot;Study, study, study. Don’t feel stuck. Find the right people to ask questions and always be your own advocate.&quot; Resources from this episode: Connect with Ellaine Sisomphou-Ramos: LinkedIn Profile Nominate for the I.M.P.A.C.T. Awards: cpht.org/awards Learn more about NPTA: cpht.org CPhT Connect The Podcast with Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv http://rxmike.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40287540/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40287540