Radiopharmacy Pharmacist - Medical Devices - Cape Town

Our medical devices client is looking for a Radiopharmacy Pharmacist to join their Cape Town team. Experience in this field is essential. Shift work is required and you should reside within a 30km radius of their Goodwood offices.

The candidate is required to reside within an hours drive from the pharmacy due to shift and weekend work. Own transport required.

Reporting

This position will report to the Responsible Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager

• Assist with the procurement and handling of radiopharmaceuticals and consumables which will include liaising with suppliers maintaining the electronic stock system inventory monitoring and maintenance of stock levels;
  
• Ensure that S21 products are controlled and handled according to legislation. Facilitate the S21 approval process;
  
• Take responsibility for the performing of the radiopharmaceuticals preparation/compounding (SPECT and PET pharmaceuticals) dispensing QC and packaging processes which include:
  
• Ensuring that pharmaceuticals are dispensed handled checked and prepared according to package insert specifications and/or SOP s to maximise optimal and safe functioning;
  
• Ensuring that records of dispensing activities are reviewed and fully compliant to GDP requirements before the pharmaceuticals are dispatched;
  
• Ensuring that scripts are processed accurately and on time;
  
• Ensuring that all invoicing are done correctly and timeously;
  
• Facilitating and coordinating problemsolving and rootcause analysis with regards to any radiopharmaceutical dispensing problems;
  
• Ensuring that all radiopharmaceuticals prepared and where QC tests are required are performed meeting requirements and are documented as per GPP guidelines;
  
• Assisting with the writing and maintenance of Standard Operating procedures for the preparation of the pharmaceuticals and the use of the equipment.
  
• Assist with the waste management and ensure good processes are implemented and followed;
  
• Answering of tender and quotation specifications where required;
  
• Ensure that dispensed products are of consistent high quality and perform according to expectations
  
  

Requirements

Experience required

• At least 2 years experience working in a radiopharmaceutical compounding or similar environment.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of GDP principles and Radiation safety regulations and guidelines.
  
• Good Microsoft office package experience such as MS Word MS Excel (Advanced) Outlook etc.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a B.Pharm degree.
  
• Registration with the SAPC required.
  
• Advanced relevant postgraduate studies or qualification in a RadioPharmaceuticals field will be an added advantage but is not required.
  

Capabilities

• High work ethic;
  
• A positive outlook and the ability to learn fast;
  
• High level of motivation and vision;
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
  
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation;
  
• The ability to perform the administrative functions;
  
• Problem solving;
  
• Results Orientated;
  
• Relationship building;
  
• Selfdevelopment through continuous clinical and product knowledge focus;
  
• The ability to plan and manage time efficiently and effectively in accordance with work priorities;
  
• The ability to attend to finite detail whilst executing outputs to ensure the quality of service
  

Benefits