Nuclear Pharmacist - Radiation Safety Officer

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.
Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines; may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Licensed.

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Various schedule with a mix of days, nights
• Weekend, on call and holiday rotations as workload permits

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer for the co-located pharmacy and cyclotron operations
• Acts as Radiation Safety Officer of facility by overseeing radiation safety program and ensuring radiation safety compliance.
• Provides radiation safety training to facility staff members.
• Performs radiation safety tasks including well checks & efficiencies, air monitoring, fume hood flow checks, room wipes & surveys, waste management, vehicle surveys, and meter checks.
• Oversees work and training of employees in the non-dispensing tasks of handling radioactivity.
• Handles coaching and counseling of employees as it relates to radiation safety.
• Regularly reviews license commitments and ensures compliance.
• Completes required monthly audit; assigns tasks to and supervises others in the location.
• Coordinates the radioactive waste decay and disposal process. Maintains disposal records.
• Tests, calibrates, and repairs measuring and indicating instruments for conformance to established regulatory agency requirements and corporate standards; arranges for repair by manufacturer, as appropriate.
• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding of nuclear medications, testing for quality through chromatography, and directing distribution of medication using a team of drivers.
• Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary.
• Manages administration of the PIC and Preceptor programs and conducts audits in alignment with state and local laws, taking into consideration any changes that may affect pharmacy operations.
• Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
• Manages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations
• Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business.
• Maintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD required
• Radiation Safety Program training or management preferred
• 4-8 years nuclear pharmacist experience preferred
• Valid Pharmacist's license in Texas, or able to obtain a valid license.
• Authorized User and capable of becoming the Radiation Safety Officer of the pharmacy
• Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferred.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong organizational skills required - proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• May require vendor credentialing

• Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.