"Nuclear Pharmacy Driver"

Nuclear Pharmacy Driver

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Tulsa

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260156

Organization: OU Nuclear RX

Job Location: Oklahoma-Tulsa

Schedule:

Work Schedule: To Be Discussed by Hiring Manager

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted rate of up to $18.31/hr, based upon experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

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 shipper's 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:

• 0 -12 months experience in transportation or related experience

Certifications/Licenses: Valid Oklahoma Driver's license.

Skills:

• Must maintain valid state issued driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb, crouch, bend, stoop, push or pull.
• Ability to push or pull.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Detail-oriented with time management skills.
• Pass a motor vehicle record check and maintain good driving record.

Working Conditions:

Physical:

• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Walking, standing, and sitting (driving).
• Regularly stands, lifts, bends, stoops, lifts above shoulders.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move 50-100 lbs.

Environmental:

• Possible exposure to radioactive materials

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon driver's license check, Hiring contingent upon drug testing

Job Posting: Jan 26, 2026

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