Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines; may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Licensed. This role involves being trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. The position works under close supervision, with all work reviewed for accuracy, and any deviations from the norm requiring supervisor approval before proceeding.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- 0-1 years of experience preferred
- Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician required or PTCB preferred
- Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
- Past IV experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license
- Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
- Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
- Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
- Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
- Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
- Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
Responsibilities
- Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
- Draws doses into either a syringe or vial
- Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
- Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
- Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
- Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
- Performs general laboratory and facility clean up
- May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records
- Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
- Speaks with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
