Nuclear Pharmacist

Job Summary

The Nuclear Pharmacist is responsible for following good sterile compounding practices in preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals. Acts as the shift supervisor in line with pharmacy policy & procedures during their respective shift.

Key Accountabilities

• Exemplifies compliance with all regulations, Company Policies, Corporate Standards and Health and Safety rules related to area of responsibility.
• Process and review customer orders from initial receipt through final packaging accurately and consistently.
• Accurately set up and compound radiopharmaceuticals.
• Manages the shift in alignment with pharmacy policy & procedures and directs all employee activity during their shift.
• Supervise and/or perform leukocyte labeling procedures.
• Handle, package and deliver radiopharmaceuticals and hazardous materials in compliance with regulations and safety rules.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate levels of drug inventory and necessary supplies.
• Supervise and/or perform required tests on equipment (e.g., dose calibrator constancy and survey meter checks) and manually record results.
• Supervise and/or perform quality control tests on prepared products to ensure all quality requirements have been met.
• Provide training and supervision to employees to ensure lab activities comply with regulations and safety rules.
• Supervise and/or process returned medical waste and maintain reusable supplies in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain lab cleanliness according to housekeeping schedules, including mopping, sweeping, cleaning workspaces, and waste removal.
• Supervise bio-hazardous waste disposal and prepare paperwork for shipment and tracking.
• Supervise and/or perform radiation wipes and surveys on shipping containers, supplies, incoming packages, workspaces and vehicles.
• Participate in maintaining a safe work environment by completing required training and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Accurately enter regulatory, sales, customer, or other required information into the pharmacy computer system.

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and/or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, or Board of Pharmacy intern licensure/permit and enrollment in a Pharm.D. program with expected graduation within one year.
• Willingness to become an authorized user of radioactive materials.
• Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice pharmacy.
• Willingness to work on an on-call basis with ability to arrive within 45 minutes.
• Ability to accommodate shift changes based on business needs.
• Valid driver's license for necessary delivery area.
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs routinely and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Willingness to submit to a drug test and background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous experience with sterile compounded pharmaceuticals or radiopharmaceuticals preferred.
• Previous clean room experience preferred.

Key Capabilities

• Inclusive mindset
• Creativity and innovation
• Commitment to excellence
• Results-oriented approach
• Ethical behavior
• Adaptability
• Strong communication skills
• Collaboration
• Resilience
• Continuous learning