Nuclear Pharmacist

Responsibilities

Procure and ensure proper and safe storage of all radiopharmaceuticals and associated materials / consumables and its final products; ensuring inventory control of stocks in the unit is within an acceptable turnover.

Prepare, compound and dispense required radiopharmaceuticals with aseptic technique, ensuring strict compliance to protocols to ensure quality products. Perform quality control testing of products where required.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation in all aspects of radiopharmaceutical handling.

Ensure that patients receive proper preparation before radiopharmaceutical administration and trouble-shooting unanticipated outcomes.

Document product recall activities in response to errors, defects, complaints and other signs of quality problems.

Performing functional checks of instruments, equipment, and devices and determining radiopharmaceutical quality and purity.

Expected to liaise with radiopharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure a continuing provision of suitable radiopharmaceutical products to ensure continuity of service provision.

Expected to provide advice to end users of issues relating to the safe and effective use of radioactive medicinal products, including storage conditions, formulation and potential adverse reactions.

Job scope / Qualifications

Recognized Degree in Pharmacy by the Malaysian Pharmacy Board

Registered with BKRP

Fresh graduate and has undergone training / certification in nuclear pharmacy

Good verbal and written communication skills

Drug inventory management

Accurate pharmaceutical calculation

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice

Knowledge of radiation protection policies

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