Job Description

Your Opportunity:This is a part time position working Monday to Friday 3:00am to 6:50am. This position is responsible for coordinating the technical and clerical procedures involved in the production, formulation, dispensing, quality control and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals produced at the Edmonton Radiopharmaceutical Centre. The position will also maintain laboratory cleanliness, facilitate radiation and workplace health and safety, and assist in packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.Description:As a Radiopharmacy Specialist, you will prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals from both commercial kits and raw materials. You will assist in the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, radiation and workplace health and safety procedures, develop and write Standard Operating Procedures, check supply inventory, prepare and dispense radiopharmaceutical kit production and assist in the packaging and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Classification: Radiopharmacy Specialist
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Radiopharmaceutical Centre
• Primary Location: Medical Iso & Cyclo Facility
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 3.9
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Nights
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $35.50
• Maximum Salary: $46.82
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:Completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Chemical Technology, or a health sciences degree from a recognized institution. Possession of a valid driver\'s licence. Must be capable of manipulating and carrying moderately heavy (up to 22 kg) lead and other radioactive shielding and shipping containers. Additional Required Qualifications:A BSc in chemistry, pharmacy, or physical sciences or a technical diploma in a relevant scientific discipline such as chemical technology or other equivalent training or experience. Preferred Qualifications:Experience in handling radioactivity or in a radiopharmacy would be an asset. Must be self-directed with the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, planning and interpersonal skills. Good Manufacturing Practice experience. Expertise with Microsoft Office and radiopharmacy management systems.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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