Radiopharmacy Technician

**Radiopharmacy Technician**

**Job Posting #**:REF208K
**Union**: Non-Union
**Site**:Toronto General Hospital
**Department**:Joint Department of Medical Imaging,Radiopharmacy
**Reports to**:Radiopharmacy Operations Lead
**Grade**:B0:05
**Hours**:0 - 37.5 hours per week
**Salary**: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
**Shifts**:Days
**Status**: Casual
**Closing Date**:Until Filled

Join the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada With 750,000+ exams annually, we set the standard for clinical excellence. Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team of 700+ staff and 90 specialized radiologists prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality. Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, groundbreaking research, education, and top-notch service. The JDMI is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

The division of Radiopharmacy manufactures, tests and packages radioactive pharmaceuticals used in Nuclear Medicine studies at several Toronto hospitals. As a Radiopharmacy Technician and valued member of TeamJDMI, you will play a key role in our centralized Radiopharmacy practice.

**Duties**
- Preparing radiopharmaceuticals (sterile diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive drugs) used for patient studies, following standard operating procedures
- Performing quality control testing following standard operating procedures
- Maintaining records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, testing and distribution
- Assisting the Radiopharmacist/Radiopharmacy Coordinator in the manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical kits used in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, using aseptic techniques
- Maintaining supplies and working environment
- Monitoring and appropriately disposing of radioactive waste

**Qualifications**
- At minimum completion of a 2 -year college program in Pharmacy, Radiopharmacy, Chemistry or other science degree or equivalent; BSc preferred
- Training in radiochemistry/radiopharmacy preferred. Knowledge of GMP regulations preferred
- Experience with wet chemistry techniques or experience working with radioactive materials or experience with sterile product manufacturing required. Experience working in a GMP environment is a definite asset.
- The ability to lift 10 kg or more
- Computer record-keeping experience required
- Good organizational and time management skills required
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required

**Job Type**: Casual

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person