Scientific Officer (Medical), Nuclear Medicine
Kowloon, Hong Kong1w ago
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About the role
Rank | : | Scientific Officer (Medical) |
Department / Hospital | : | Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
Pay | : | HK$63,103 to HK$143,298 (HGPS point 25 to 44) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance. |
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Key Responsibilities: | ||
1. | Prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals for patient administration for radionuclide imaging and therapy in Nuclear Medicine Unit. | |
2. | Assure and monitor the quality of radiopharmaceuticals. | |
3. | Arrange the procurement, delivery, storage and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive sources. | |
4. | Perform special Nuclear Medicine examinations i.e. Red Cell Mass studies, Glomerular Filtration Rate studies, Denatured Red Blood Cell studies. | |
5. | Manage Radiopharmacy Laboratory, its safety and rational use. | |
6. | Ensure compliance to local regulatory requirements and conformance to international professional standard and to perform regular review and updates. Ensure adherence to stringent radiation safety regulations set by governing bodies and local policies. | |
7. | Draw up documents and keep records for accreditation and regulatory purposes. | |
8. | Direct the development, implementation and maintenance of clinical radio pharmacy services. | |
9. | Supervise and train staff in the Radiopharmacy Laboratory. | |
10. | Undertake teaching and research to support nuclear medicine training programme. | |
11. | Assist in the commissioning of the Radiopharmacy Laboratories and Cyclotron in Kai Tak Hospital. | |
12. | Assist in QC and QA duties in Cyclotron Unit. | |
13. | Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s). | |
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Entry Requirements: | ||
1. | Either one of the following qualifications: | |
| (a) | A Master’s degree in a Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Science subject related to the Nuclear Medicine from a local university, or equivalent. |
| (b) | A degree in Pharmacy or other relevant Health or Biochemistry Science subject from a local university, or equivalent and 2 years’ experience. |
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2. | Practical experience in radiopharmacy, preferably in hospital radiopharmacy or relevant industry. | |
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Preferable Attributes/Exposure: | ||
1. | A holder of a Certificate of Registration and a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Hong Kong. | |
2. | Experience in the field of Nuclear Medicine (NM), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmacy or Cyclotron. | |
3. | Communication skills. | |
4. | Empathy. | |
5. | Commitment to patient care. | |
6. | Leadership. | |
7. | Interpersonal skills. | |
8. | Able to work in early morning shift on a routine basis. | |
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