Nuclear Pharmacist

• SRG offers flexible staffing solutions with a national presence. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the Staffing industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.
• Location: Woburn, MA (client on-site and not remote)
• Industry: Pharmacy/Compound Pharmacy
• Hours: 7 days/week, one must be open to work schedule and on-call
• Salary: Competitive within industry
• Employment Type: Direct hire/Full Time

Position overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Experiences and Education:

• A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and/or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Authorized user of radioactive materials
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts
• Willingness to work on an on-call basis, with the expectation that you can arrive to the pharmacy within 30 minutes.
• Ability to accommodate shift changes based on business needs
• Valid driver s license to operate in necessary delivery area
• Must be able to transports 50 pounds
• Willing to submit to a drug test and background check
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist is preferred.
• 1-2 years experience handling radioactive materials is preferred.
• Previous experience preparing and/or dispensing sterile compounded pharmaceuticals or radiopharmaceuticals is preferred. Previous experience working in a clean room environment is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both with co-workers & 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.

EOE/ADA

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