Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

McLaren Health Care • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Under general supervision, applies an advanced level of knowledge and experience in handling radioactive materials.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or equivalent education/and or experience, and completion of accredited Technologist Program.
• Registered as a Medical Technologist with the ASCP, Canadian CSMLS, National Certifying Agency, or registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Must have working knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Compounds radioactive materials into radiopharmaceuticals according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs a variety of highly technical tasks to ensure radiochemical purity and create pyrogen free products for administration to humans and animals.
• Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from various equipment readouts, and laboratory tests and evaluate results.
• Operate laboratory, nuclear medicine and quality assurance/equipment.
• Operate and utilize department equipment such as the cyclotron to produce radioactive materials and compound into products of desired diagnostic quality.
• Adhere to all KCI policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree