Nuclear Pharmacy Driver

The University of Oklahoma•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

This position requires the preparing, handling, delivering, and returning of packages, documents, letters, radioactive material, prescriptions, and other requested items in a manner that ensures timely, safe, and accurate delivery items. This position will also require responsible maintenance and care of assigned vehicle(s).

Requirements

High School diploma or GED AND: 0 -12 months experience in transportation or related experience
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.
Must maintain valid state issued driver's license.
Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
Ability to climb, crouch, bend, stoop, push or pull.
Ability to push or pull.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
Detail-oriented with time management skills.
Pass a motor vehicle record check and maintain good driving record.

Responsibilities

Prepares and handles deliveries consistent with DOT regulations and nuclear pharmacy procedures
Performs final packaging of radiopharmaceuticals in lead-shielded containers, consistent with all departmental, local, state, and federal regulations
Prepares a shipper's manifest consistent with all departmental, local, state, and federal regulations concerning transportation of radioactive material and secures the package(s) in the delivery vehicle
Delivers radioactive material and other requested items to hospitals and clinics as coordinated with the pharmacist-on-duty
Picks up and/or returns packages to the pharmacy consistent with DOT regulations and nuclear pharmacy procedures
Returns used radiopharmaceuticals and other requested items from hospitals and clinics consistent with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations regarding transportation of radioactive materials
Checks-in and disposes of all returned material consistent with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations
Disposes of all radioactive waste consistent with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations
Conducts all pick-ups and deliveries in timely, safe, and accurate manner
Practices safe and proper loading and unloading techniques for all deliveries or returns
Seeks efficient travel routes and completes delivery assignments within the scheduled, assigned shift while complying with all traffic regulations
Ensures compliance with departmental rules and regulations and adheres to all safety protocols
Follows all departmental instructions, standard operating procedures, and policies precisely
Conducts routine vehicle inspections and notifies manager of vehicles repairs as needed
Schedules and arranges for maintenance of vehicle(s)
Follows all DOT and University of Oklahoma regulations for safe and courteous operation of state-owned vehicles, including adhering to all traffic laws, state, and local ordinances
Cleans and restocks the nuclear pharmacy with supplies needed for normal day-to-day operations
Checks-in inventory items and notifies pharmacist-on-duty of changes in inventory
Attends annual in-services on safe handling of radioactive materials and motor vehicle safety
Performs other duties as assigned