Nuclear Pharmacist at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Radiopharmacist is a senior member of the professional staff working in the BWH - BICOR facility. The purpose of BICOR is to fulfill the need for radiotracers for researchers and clinicians. Under the supervision of BICOR administration and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures the Radiopharmacist has several roles ranging from overseeing general lab maintenance and inventory control to the support of daily compounding and manufacturing.


The radiopharmacist works in conjunction with BICOR administration to define daily responsibilities within the facility while operating in accordance with all applicable institutional, state, and federal regulations governing the dispensing or distribution of radioactive materials.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


- Responsible for operating the Radiopharmacy independently and staffing BICOR manufacturing units during operating hours as needed. Shifts and responsibilities are subject to change according to clinical, research, and staffing needs


- Oversees and performs SPECT radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, and dispensing


- Performs PET compounding, manufacturing, quality control, and distribution


- Compares handwritten results documented on manufacturing and compounding batch records with product specifications. Releases product when handwritten results are within specifications


- Oversees inventory management systems for SPECT radiopharmaceuticals and other materials necessary to meet dispensing needs


- Completes and/or oversees maintenance and system suitability for equipment used daily and verifies or records results


- Verifies all cleanroom parameters required for daily operation


- Responsible for cleanliness of facility in accordance with the documented cleaning schedules


- Notifies the Engineering Department of any Out of Specification results within cleanrooms and associated equipment


- Performs or ensures that radiation wipes and surveys onshipping containers, supplies, incoming packages, and workspaces are completed


- Works with the Quality Systems Administration team to monitor overall integrity of the cGMP manufacturing process


- Assists in the preparation of documentation for ANDA, IND and RDRC regulatory reviews


- Provides training and direction to staff as needed


- Identifies and reports to management any quality or compliance concerns and takes immediate corrective action as required


- Assists with the instruction of students (pharmacy and nuclear medicine technologists) and medical residents on practical aspects of radiopharmaceutical production, quality control and radiation safety


- Provides information on radioactive pharmaceuticals to outside inquiries including pharmacies, physicians and researchers



Qualifications


- Must be a graduate of an AACP accredited pharmacy program and be Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy licensed or Board eligible


- Must have completed a program in nuclear pharmacy including course work in radiation safety, radiopharmacy techniques, health physics and instrumentation or equivalent experience


- Must have experience in computer data entry, ordering, and compiling data


-Must be thoroughly familiar with the regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, Food and Drug Administration, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Regulations, EPA, and OSHA



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


75 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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