Nuclear Pharmacist - Radiology

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Health insurance

Job summary

The University of Iowa Healthcare—Department of Radiology—seeks a Nuclear Pharmacist to provide patient-oriented services with expertise in safe and efficacious radioactive drug use for diagnosis and therapy.

Key duties include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, performing quality control and assurance tests, maintaining meticulous records, managing inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal and state agencies. Collaboration with physicians and education of staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or PharmD required.
• Eligibility for Iowa license required.
• Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist status required.
• Two years’ nuclear pharmacy experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense radioactive drugs and devices per physician orders, per regulations.
• Perform quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals per standards.
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and equipment per standards.
• Maintain records of transactions, monitoring, tests and documentation.
• Maintain inventory of radiopharmaceuticals and supplies with proper storage.
• Procure radiopharmaceuticals and supplies in compliance with policies.
• Receive/ unpack radiopharmaceuticals and supplies per policies.
• Pack and ship expired radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive sources according to regulations.
• Store and dispose of radioactive waste and hazardous waste per policies.
• Participate in inservice education and training for staff and students.
• Assist in research projects including INDS and clinical trials.
• Provide information to physicians and patients on radiopharmaceuticals, dosage, interactions and safety.
• Assist in formulary review and departmental policy updates.
• Assist in planning departmental goals, budgets, and radiopharmaceutical charges.
• Serve as liaison between Department and UI Health Care Pharmacy and EH&S.
• Prepare for and participate in inspections by regulators and accrediting bodies.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Radiology is seeking Nuclear Pharmacist to provide patient-oriented service that embodies the scientific knowledge and professional judgement required to improve and promote health through assurance of the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense radioactive drugs and devices in accordance with physician orders and in compliance with Federal and State regulations and Departmental policies
• Perform appropriate quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with Federal and State regulations, professional practice standards, and Departmental policies.
• Perform appropriate quality assurance tests on instruments and equipment in compliance with Federal and State regulations, professional practice standards, and Departmental policies.
• Maintain records of all transactions, monitoring and test results, and other documentation in compliance with Federal and State regulations, professional practice standards and University and Departmental policies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of radiopharmaceuticals and supplies, storing under proper conditions to ensure security, radiation safety, and stability.
• Procure radiopharmaceuticals and supplies in compliance with Federal and State regulations and University and Departmental policies.
• Receive and unpack radiopharmaceuticals and supplies in compliance with Federal and State regulations and University and Departmental policies.
• Pack and ship expired radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive sources in compliance with Federal and State regulations and University and Departmental policies.
• Store and dispose of radioactive waste, hazardous chemical waste, and biologic waste in compliance with Federal and State regulations and University and Departmental policies.
• Participate in provision of Departmental inservice education and training programs, and in the education and training of students, residents, and others.
• Assist in research and other special projects, including radiopharmacy activities associated with Investigational New Drugs and clinical trials.
• Provide information to physicians, other healthcare personnel, patients, and others regarding choice of radiopharmaceutical, dosage, side effects, radiation exposure, drug interactions, purposeful drug interventions, and other radiopharmaceutical information.
• Assist in the review and revision of the UI Health Care Formulary and Handbook, Departmental policies and procedures, and other documents.
• Assist in planning Departmental goals, preparing Departmental budgets, and determining radiopharmaceutical supply charges.
• Serve as liaison between the Department and other areas such as UI Health Care Pharmacy Department and the University’s Environmental Health and Safety Office.
• Participate in preparation for and during inspections by various entities including Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, and The Joint Commission.

Supervision Received

General supervision is received from the Director of Nuclear Medicine.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision may be exercised over assigned Nuclear Medicine technologists and students.

University of Iowa Healthcare—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 6B

Pay Structure B: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Eligibility for or current license by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required.
• Recognition as an Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Iowa Department of Public Health is required.
• Two years’ experience in nuclear pharmacy practice is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Active board certification in Nuclear Pharmacy is highly desirable.
• Able to work independently, prioritize multiple stakeholders and tasks, manage details, and deliver results in an environment with competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.
• Board certification in Nuclear Pharmacy

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

For additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Mason Garcia at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Pharmacist Specialist/Supv
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Mason Garcia
• Contact Email: [e-mail]