Nuclear Pharmacist
- Lucky Placements
- 6 to 11 Yrs
- Multi-City, India
- 5 years ago
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Job Description
Nuclear Pharmacist Job Description and Profile
A nuclear pharmacist is the person who handles radioactive materials with regard to use in medical treatments. They take care of various aspects such as receipt of the material, careful guarded usage and disposing them in the stipulated manner. The job involves a lot of care and meticulousness since carelessness with radioactive substance can result in life threatening repercussions for the one handling it as well as others around.
Nuclear Pharmacist Duties and Responsibilities
Confirming receipt of nuclear radioactive substances for medical use
Informing authorities about the quantity and usage of the radioactive material
Assisting in use of radioactive materials for medical purposes such as cancer treatments
Careful disposing of the material after use
Following every rule and regulation prescribed for use of such materials
Ensuring that the material is stored under highly secure and guarded manner
Taking care in labeling of the drug containing leukocytes
Maintaining accurate records about the drugs and storing them in an organized manner
Ensure that every safety precaution is in place
Ensure that the usage of radioactive materials is strictly regulated and staff is provided guidance and regulations about usage and safety precautions
Keeping in touch with the latest regulations with regard to handling of nuclear substances and employing them in the medical facility
Relaying the benefits and requirement of nuclear medicines to patients who are to undergo treatment
Nuclear Pharmacist Education, Training and Qualifications
Strong knowledge about nuclear radioactive materials is requisite. Bachelors degree in pharmacy is the basic required. Apart from the basic degree, advanced studies, preferably a doctorate, in nuclear pharmacological subjects is essential. Experience of work in nuclear pharmacy is required. However, entry level jobs as an associate or assistant nuclear pharmacist is possible after bachelors degree in pharmacy and internship for a couple of years in nuclear medical field.
Nuclear pharmacist degrees, courses and certification
The most acknowledged degree is Pharm. D, which is a six year doctoral course in pharmacy. PhD in pharmacy is also attractive. Certification from National Association Board of Pharmacy is necessary.
Nuclear pharmacist skills and specifications
Excellent knowledge in the handling, usage and disposal of nuclear medicines
Strong technical know how about the pros and cons as well as correct usage patterns
Should be highly organized and meticulous in work
Should be knowledgeable about safety precautions and rules and regulations related to the use of nuclear medicines
Employement Category:
Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: Pharma / BiotechRole Category: Pharmacist / Medical RepresentativeFunctional Area: Not ApplicableRole/Responsibilies: Nuclear PharmacistContact Details:
Company: Lucky PlacementsLocation(s): Multi-City, India
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