{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 113: Pharmacy 50 Awards with Ellaine Sisomphou-Ramos","description":"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\u2014a powerful testament to the impact a technician can have on the entire profession.  Listeners will hear about:  The Global Transition: Ella\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019t 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  ","author_name":"CPhT Connect The Podcast with Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv","author_url":"http:\/\/rxmike.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40287540"}