What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Pharmacy Driver position at University of Oklahoma - Information Technology?
Job Description
This position requires the preparing, handling, delivering, and returning of packages, documents, letters, radioactive material, prescriptions, and other requested items in a manner that ensures timely, safe, and accurate delivery items. This position will also require responsible maintenance and care of assigned vehicle(s).
Duties :
- Prepares and handles deliveries consistent with DOT regulations and nuclear pharmacy procedures
- Performs final packaging of radiopharmaceuticals in lead-shielded containers, consistent with all departmental, local, state, and federal regulations
- Prepares a shippers manifest consistent with all departmental, local, state, and federal regulations concerning transportation of radioactive material and secures the package(s) in the delivery vehicle
- Delivers radioactive material and other requested items to hospitals and clinics as coordinated with the pharmacist-on-duty
- Picks up and / or returns packages to the pharmacy consistent with DOT regulations and nuclear pharmacy procedures
- Returns used radiopharmaceuticals and other requested items from hospitals and clinics consistent with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations regarding transportation of radioactive materials
- Checks-in and disposes of all returned material consistent with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations
- Disposes of all radioactive waste consistent with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations
- Conducts all pick-ups and deliveries in timely, safe, and accurate manner
- Practices safe and proper loading and unloading techniques for all deliveries or returns
- Seeks efficient travel routes and completes delivery assignments within the scheduled, assigned shift while complying with all traffic regulations
- Ensures compliance with departmental rules and regulations and adheres to all safety protocols
- Follows all departmental instructions, standard operating procedures, and policies precisely
- Conducts routine vehicle inspections and notifies manager of vehicles repairs as needed
- Schedules and arranges for maintenance of vehicle(s)
- Follows all DOT and University of Oklahoma regulations for safe and courteous operation of state-owned vehicles, including adhering to all traffic laws, state, and local ordinances
- Cleans and restocks the nuclear pharmacy with supplies needed for normal day-to-day operations
- Checks-in inventory items and notifies pharmacist-on-duty of changes in inventory
- Attends annual in-services on safe handling of radioactive materials and motor vehicle safety
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Required education : High School diploma or GED AND :
Certifications / Licenses : Valid Oklahoma Driver's license.
Skills :
Working Conditions :
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