Radiopharmacy Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

This is a part time position working Monday to Friday 3:00am to 6:50am.

This position is responsible for coordinating the technical and clerical procedures involved in the production, formulation, dispensing, quality control and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals produced at the Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre.

The position will also maintain laboratory cleanliness, facilitate radiation and workplace health and safety, and assist in packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Description:

As a Radiopharmacy Specialist, you will prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals from both commercial kits and raw materials.

You will assist in the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, radiation and workplace health and safety procedures, develop and write Standard Operating Procedures, check supply inventory, prepare and dispense radiopharmaceutical kit production and assist in the packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Classification: Radiopharmacy Specialist
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Radiopharmaceutical Centre
Primary Location: Medical Iso & Cyclo Facility
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

50

Posting End Date: 20-FEB-2024

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 11-MAR-2024

Hours per Shift: 3.875
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Nights
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $35.50
Maximum Salary: $46.82
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Chemical Technology, or a health sciences degree from a recognized institution.

Possession of a valid driver's licence.

Must be capable of manipulating and carrying moderately heavy (up to 22 kg) lead and other radioactive shielding and shipping containers.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A BSc in chemistry, pharmacy, or physical sciences or a technical diploma in a relevant scientific discipline such as chemical technology or other equivalent training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in handling radioactivity or in a radiopharmacy would be an asset. Must be self-directed with the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, planning and interpersonal skills. Good Manufacturing Practice experience. Expertise with Microsoft Office and radiopharmacy management systems.