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 per which they are assigned in alignment with the pharmacy policy & procedures. 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 Company Policies, Corporate Standards and Health and Safety rules related to area of responsibility.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate level of drug inventory and other business 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 assure all lab activities are performed in compliance with regulations and initiatives, Company Policies and Health and Safety rules.
- Supervise and/or process returned medical waste and maintain returned reusable supplies in compliance with all regulations and Company Policies.
- Supervise and maintain cleanliness of lab in accordance with the facility housekeeping schedules, which may include but are not limited to: mopping, sweeping, cleaning and tidy workspaces, and removal of waste from facility.
- Supervise the bio-hazardous waste disposal and prepares paperwork for shipment & tracking.
- Supervise and/or perform radiation wipes and surveys on shipping containers, pharmacy supplies, incoming packages, workspaces and vehicles.
- Actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment by completing required training, providing suggestions for improving the health and safety program and bringing unsafe acts and/or conditions to the attention of management.
- Support Pharmacy Operations by accurately entering regulatory, sales, customer or other required information into pharmacy computer system.
Education and Experience:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and/or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Board of Pharmacy intern licensure/permit currently and enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program, with an expected graduation date 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 the expectation that you can arrive to the pharmacy within 45 minutes.
- Ability to accommodate shift changes based on business needs
- Valid driver’s license to operate in necessary delivery area
- Able to lift 25 to 50 lbs. routinely with an occasional 70 lbs.
- Willing to submit to a drug test and background check
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Previous experience preparing and/or dispensing sterile compounded pharmaceuticals or radiopharmaceuticals is preferred.
- Previous experience working in a clean room environment is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both with co-workers and external customers is preferred.
- Ability to prioritize job duties. Successfully balances proactive versus reactive tasks is preferred.
- Handles multiple tasks quickly without forfeiting quality is preferred.
Key Capabilities:
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- Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
- Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
- Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
- Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
- Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
- Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
- Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
- Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
- Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills