Pharmacy Technician I Cleveland

Pharmacy Technician , Cleveland, OH

Jubilant Radiopharma, the fastest growing radiopharmaceutical company in the nation, is seeking a Pharmacy TECHNICIAN II FULL-TIME for its Cleveland, OHlocation.

Address: 9800 Rockside Road, Suite 550

Valley View, OH 44125

Hourly rate $20.00

Join our winning team! Our nuclear pharmacies serve healthcare providers in 28 of the 30 largest U.S. metro areas. This makes Jubilant Radiopharma the second largest radiopharmaceutical company in the country; and the only one dedicated exclusively to the practice of nuclear medicine.

The Pharmacy Technician I performs duties to maintain proper functioning of equipment and support the packaging and delivery of products to customers, while complying with instructions and prescribed routines, methods or procedures and involving the making of minor decisions.

• May take orders for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals from customers and enter order information into computer system, where allowed by Board of Pharmacy regulations; Follow Board of Pharmacy regulations related to technician training/certification/registration or other credentialing;
• May perform quality assurance testing of instrumentation or quality control of radiopharmaceutical products under the direction of the authorized nuclear pharmacist and/or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO); Tests may include thin layer chromatography, survey meter operational checks, MCA/SCA operational checks, area wipes and surveys or other health physics related tasks;
• May complete bill of lading, labeling and DOT documentation pertaining to the packaging and shipping of radiopharmaceutical doses, pursuant to function-specific DOT Hazardous Materials (Haz Mat) training;
• Guide and assist drivers/delivery team as needed; determine delivery routing and scheduling; Pursuant to function specific DOT Haz Mat training, may operate vehicle to deliver products to hospitals, clinics, and other facilities as directed; Address inquiries relating to delivery/routing from nuclear medicine customers;
• Conduct wipes and surveys using appropriate instrumentation such as portable survey meter, multichannel or single channel analyzer (MCA/SCA);
• May participate in return and disposal of spent radiopharmaceutical doses into appropriate biohazard sharps containers for decay-in-storage, pursuant to bloodborne pathogens training;
• May participate in cleaning of unit dose containers (pigs) upon return from the nuclear medicine department prior to their return to active stock for use in dispensing;
• May assist in activities to prepare products for delivery, including surveying, packing, wrapping and completing necessary DOT paperwork, shipment labeling, and bill of lading;
• Obtain knowledge of radiation safety; Remain knowledgeable of current organizational, state and federal guidelines pertaining to the transportation and handling of radioactive materials;
• Assist to maintain the organization and cleanliness of the lab pursuant to USP 797 cleaning policies and procedures; May set up packages for next day or shift; Clean hood and dose preparation areas if directed by pharmacist on duty;
• Receive packages and restock inventory; May participate in inventory management and place orders for products under the direction of the authorized nuclear pharmacist or RSO;

• Perform or assist with operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements; Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies;
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition; May handle laboratory chemicals when performing QC in a safe manner with appropriate attention to following procedures and wearing protective garb;

• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines;
• Perform other related duties as assigned;

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Syringes, small test tubes, single channel analyzer, dose calibrators, Geiger counter, and survey meters, company vehicle

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• 1+ years experience in medical environment preferred;
• Certified pharmacy technician preferred
• Achieves and maintains appropriate licensure/certification as required by Board of Pharmacy; Must complete CE or retraining as required by Board of Pharmacy;
• Basic math skills, including decimals and fractions, where interpretation is required;
• Strong organizational skills along with effective time management skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Customer focused; team oriented;

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR VISUAL DEMAND:

Continuous mental and visual attention required to operate vehicle and handle radioactive material involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.

Light physical effort required to continuously move, lift and deliver containers and boxes, which is equivalent to lifting or moving negligible weight material up to 50lbs. Ability to operate vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license. Ability to work long and unusual hours to include third shift, weekends and holidays.