Nuclear Pharmacist | Rotating

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The Nuclear Pharmacist is responsible for following good sterile compounding practices in preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals. Acts as the shift supervisor in line with pharmacy policy & procedures during their respective shift.

• Exemplifies compliance with all regulations, Company Policies, Corporate Standards and Health and Safety rules related to area of responsibility.
• Process and review customer orders from initial receipt through final packaging accurately and consistently.
• Accurately set up and compound radiopharmaceuticals.
• Manages the shift assigned in alignment with pharmacy policy & procedures. Directs all employee activity during the shift.
• Supervise and/or perform leukocyte labeling procedures.
• Handle, package and deliver radiopharmaceuticals and hazardous materials in compliance with Company Policies and Health and Safety rules.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate level of drug inventory and other 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 ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• 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 facility housekeeping schedules.
• Supervise bio‑hazardous waste disposal and prepare paperwork for shipment & tracking.
• Supervise and/or perform radiation wipes and surveys on shipping containers, pharmacy supplies, incoming packages, work spaces and vehicles.
• Actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment by completing required training and reporting unsafe acts/conditions.
• Support pharmacy operations by accurately entering regulatory, sales, customer or other required information into the pharmacy system.

• 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 Pharm.
  
  D. program, expected graduation within one year.
• Willingness to become an authorized user of radioactive materials.
• Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice pharmacy.
• Willingness to work on an on‑call basis; ability to arrive within 45 minutes.
• Ability to accommodate shift changes based on business needs.
• Valid driver’s license to operate in necessary delivery area.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willing to submit to a drug test and background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Proof of vaccination for COVID‑19 to meet compliance obligations for customer mandated on‑site requirements.

• Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist.
• Previous experience handling radioactive materials.
• Previous experience preparing and/or dispensing sterile compounded pharmaceuticals or radiopharmaceuticals.
• Previous experience working in a clean room environment.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers & external customers.
• Ability to prioritize jobs, balancing proactive and reactive tasks.
• Efficient multi‑tasking without compromising quality.
• No more than two driving violations in the past 36 months.
• No DWI/DUI convictions in the past 36 months.

RLS will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (as applicable). RLS offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. RLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.