Pharmacy Technician

at Jubilant in Crestwood, Illinois, United States

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Pharmacy Technician II performs duties to ensure the quality of products and proper functioning of
equipment while working within the limitations of standard methods and procedures. May participate in
preparation and dispensing of sterile products under direct pharmacist supervision, if allowed by the Board of
Pharmacy.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 May take orders for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals from customers and enter order information into computer
system, where allowed by Board of Pharmacy regulations; Follow Board of Pharmacy regulations related to
technician training/certification/registration or other credentialing;
 May prepare or dispense sterile radiopharmaceutical products under the direct supervision of authorized
nuclear pharmacist, where permitted by Board of Pharmacy regulations upon completion of training and
validation of aseptic technique and other competencies outlined by Board of Pharmacy and internal company
policy;
 May perform quality assurance testing of instrumentation or quality control of radiopharmaceutical products
under the direction of the authorized nuclear pharmacist and/or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO); Tests may
include thin layer chromatography, survey meter operational checks, MCA/SCA operational checks, area wipes
and surveys or other health physics related tasks;
 May complete bill of lading, labeling and DOT documentation pertaining to the packaging and shipping of
radiopharmaceutical doses, pursuant to function-specific DOT Hazardous Materials (Haz Mat) training;
 Guide and assist drivers/delivery team as needed; determine delivery routing and scheduling; May operate
vehicle to deliver products to hospitals, clinics, and other facilities as directed, pursuant to function specific DOT
Haz Mat training; Address inquiries relating to delivery/routing from nuclear medicine customers;
 Conduct wipes and surveys using appropriate instrumentation such as portable survey meter, multichannel or
single channel analyzer (MCA/SCA);
 May participate in return and disposal of spent radiopharmaceutical doses into appropriate biohazard sharps
containers for decay-in-storage, pursuant to bloodborne pathogens training;
 May participate in cleaning of unit dose containers (pigs) upon return from the nuclear medicine department
prior to their return to active stock for use in dispensing;
 May assist in activities to prepare products for delivery, including surveying, packing, wrapping and completing
necessary DOT paperwork, shipment labeling, and bill of lading;
 Obtain knowledge of radiation safety; Remain knowledgeable of current organizational, state and federal
guidelines pertaining to the transportation and handling of radioactive materials;
 Assist to maintain the organization and cleanliness of the lab pursuant to USP 797 cleaning policies and
procedures; May set up packages for next day or shift; Clean hood and dose preparation areas if directed by
pharmacist on duty
 Receive packages and restock inventory; May participate in inventory management and place orders for
products under the direction of the authorized nuclear pharmacist or RSO;
 Perform or assist with operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality
requirements; Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional
material and supplies;
 Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area
in a clean and orderly condition; May handle laboratory chemicals when performing QC with appropriate
attention to following procedures and wearing protective garb;

 Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain
approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments,
requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines;
 Perform other related duties as assigned;
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Syringes, small test tubes, single channel analyzer, dose calibrators, Geiger counter, and survey meters,
company vehicle
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 High School Diploma or equivalent;
 1+ years experience in medical environment preferred;
 Certified pharmacy technician preferred
 Achieves and maintains appropriate licensure/certification as required by Board of Pharmacy; Must complete
CE or retraining as required by Board of Pharmacy;
 Basic math skills, including decimals and fractions, where interpretation is required;
 Strong organizational skills along with effective time management skills;
 Strong verbal and written communication skills;
 Customer focused; team oriented;
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR VISUAL DEMAND:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Continuous mental and visual attention required to operate vehicle and handle radioactive material involving
repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
Light physical effort required to continuously move, lift and deliver containers and boxes, which is equivalent to
lifting or moving negligible weight material up to 50lbs. Ability to operate vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s
license. Ability to work long and unusual hours to include third shift, weekends and holidays.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position responsibilities are primarily carried out in a
nuclear pharmacy.
This position description is a summary of the typical functions of the position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive
list of all possible position responsibilities, tasks and duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position description does not constitute a written or
implied contract of employment; employment remains “at-will”. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.