Updated: 5/28/2012
NUCLEAR PHARMACY TECHNICIANDescription:
General Overview
Under direction of the Manager of PET Production Chemistry, provides a variety of services to support the safe and efficient production and use of PET radioactive drugs for research and clinical diagnostic use. Assists PET nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in all aspects of the day to day operation of the PET radiopharmaceutical production facility operating under cGMP, including radiochemical production area, analytical laboratory and clean room.
Responsibilities
1. Under direction of the nuclear pharmacists will assist in the aseptic preparation of PET radiopharmaceuticals in a cGMP clean room environment.
a. Preparation of sterile filtration assemblies
b. Environmental monitoring of aseptic processes
c. Inoculation of sterility media
2. Assists nuclear pharmacists in maintenance of cGMP clean room and production facility.
3. Assists nuclear pharmacists in the environmental and radiological monitoring of the clean room, production area and quality control lab
4. Assists nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals:
a. Cleaning of automated radiochemistry synthesis units
b. Maintenance of automated radiochemistry synthesis units
c. Operation of automated radiochemistry synthesis units
5. Assists nuclear pharmacists and radiochemists in quality control of PET radiopharmaceuticals
6. Inventory management and stocking
7. Packaging of radiopharmaceuticals for transport
Requirements
Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience in the handling of radioactive materials, aseptic preparation and clean room experience preferred.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Understanding of universal precautions and infection control.
Effective interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in high-pressure situations.
Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
Experience in the handling of radioactive materials, aseptic preparation and clean room experience preferred.
Qualifications:
Company Profile:
Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third-oldest general hospital in the country, and the oldest and largest in New England. The 907-bed world-renowned medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, MGH is on the cutting edge of patient care, research and medical education. It is the largest nongovernment employer in the city of Boston, with more than 21,500 employees.
MGH is among the leading medical institutions continuously recognized by U.S. News & World Report's annual honor roll of America's best hospitals. In 2009, MGH ranked fifth nationally, with MGH Psychiatry ranking first in that specialty for the 14th consecutive year. MGH has been named to the list since the publication began conducting the survey in 1990.
In 2008, MGH again was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that provide the best in nursing care and to uphold the tradition of excellence in professional nursing practice. MGH was the first Massachusetts hospital to earn the Magnet designation in 2003.
MGH has repeatedly been named an employer of choice. Most recently, it was named to The Globe 100, a list of the top employers in Massachusetts compiled by The Boston Globe. The hospital has also earned a spot on Conceive magazine's 2009 list of the Top 50 Workplaces for Prospective Parents.
A career with MGH means you'll be part of a rich legacy of providing top-quality patient care and an integral part of ensuring that our success continues. Located in Boston, MGH is accessible by several MBTA lines. Our benefits and perks are outstanding and include health/dental insurance, a retirement plan, 403b, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, childcare center and a fitness center. There is only one MGH! For more information, please visit us at http://www.mghcareers.org.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
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