Nuclear Pharmacist

Company: Memorial Health
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties: Demonstrates working knowledge of radiopharmaceutical compounding and dispensing procedures Routinely practices basic radiation safety principles in accordance with company policy Compounds and dispenses all prescriptions including specialty and complex orders Independently directs delivery routing Performs scheduled inventory count and reconciles in computer systems Independently uses all instrumentation required for nuclear pharmacy operations Participates in quarterly testing and calibration of instruments Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required; PharmD preferred 0-4 years related pharmacy experience Ability to become licensed pharmacist in Illinois Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. May work under supervisory status with a licensed authorized user while obtaining required hours to meet IEMA license regulatory requirements. Once all regulatory requirements are completed, regulatory agencies will be notified and status will be changed from supervisory to authorized user. Authorized User: As defined in part by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an individual who has completed a minimum of 700 hours of training in a structured educational program consisting of both didactic training and supervised on the job training in radiation physics, instrumentation, radiation protection, chemistry, math and radiation biology. This is usually divided into two sections: 200 hours of formal course work and 500 hours of supervised experience. For current pharmacists, the requirements are the same plus a preceptor statement of training from an Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No

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