Nuclear Pharmacist

About the Role:

The Nuclear Pharmacist is a critical member of our team at RLS Services Inc, responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals. As a shift supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the pharmacy operations during your assigned shift, adhering to good sterile compounding practices and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and review customer orders from initial receipt through final packaging accurately and consistently.
• Accurately set up and compound radiopharmaceuticals.
• Manage the shift per which you are assigned in alignment with the pharmacy policy & procedures. Direct all employee activity during your 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.

Requirements:

• A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and/or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Board of Pharmacy intern licensure/permit currently and enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program, with an expected graduation date within one year.
• Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice pharmacy.
• Willingness to become an authorized user of radioactive materials.
• Valid driver's license to operate in necessary delivery area.
• Able to lift 25 to 50 lbs. routinely with an occasional 70 lbs.
• Willing to submit to a drug test and background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous experience preparing and/or dispensing sterile compounded pharmaceuticals or radiopharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a clean room environment 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.

About RLS Services Inc:

RLS Services Inc is a leading provider of radiopharmaceuticals, operating 31 radiopharmacies across 18 states. Our team is dedicated to providing critical diagnostics for doctors and hospitals nationwide, ensuring patients receive the life-enhancing and lifesaving care they deserve.