Nuclear Pharmacist

The University of Oklahoma seeks a highly skilled Nuclear Pharmacist to join our team. As a key member of our Nuclear Pharmacy, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the facility, ensuring the safe handling and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Radiation Safety: Act as the day-to-day radiation safety officer, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead Employee: Supervise and train assigned personnel in the safe handling of radioactive materials.
• Information Distribution: Provide information to physicians and staff on radiopharmaceutical availability, warnings, and incompatibilities.
• Radiopharmaceutical Distribution: Dispense radiopharmaceuticals pursuant to prescriptions, filling and dispensing prescriptions from bulk stock in sterile form if injectable.
• Transcription: Receive and transcribe radiopharmaceutical orders, determining appropriateness and calculating activity and volume needed for the dose.
• Assays: Measure, weigh, and compound radiopharmaceuticals through processes such as filtering, heating, titrating, or distilling.
• Radiopharmaceutical Procurement: Receive and procure radiopharmaceuticals, maintaining inventory and storing under proper conditions.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in the performance of quality assurance on radiopharmaceuticals, instruments, and equipment.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain records of prescriptions filled and all records pertaining to OSBP, DOT, NRC, OSHA, and FDA.
• Emergency Call: Participate in emergency calls after normal business hours on a rotating schedule.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. If you are a motivated and experienced Nuclear Pharmacist looking for a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply.