Radiopharmaceutical - Salary and Career
Pharmaceuticals

Radiopharmaceutical - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They carry out specific actions for dispensing pharmaceutical products and services. They can produce these products and services on a masterful, industrial scale. They also carry out quality control actions for pharmaceutical products and services, managing the storage, distribution and transport of these products. They develop pharmaceutical products and services, can coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policies and act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services. They perform clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological analyses. They may conduct research on the effects of drugs and other substances on organs, tissues and vital functions of humans and animals.

How much does an Radiopharmaceutical earn

A Radiopharmaceutical earns between $2.207 and $8.014 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.749 and a median salary of $3.292 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 1.958 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Radiopharmaceutical

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.749 44.987 937 19
1º Quartile 2.207 26.487 552 11
Median Salary 3.292 39.501 823 17
3º Quartile 6.112 73.339 1.528 31
Higher Salary 8.014 96.164 2.003 41


Professional job categories

  • Science and arts professionals
    • professionals of biological sciences, health
      • medical professionals, health
        • pharmaceuticals

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Main workplaces

Pharmaceuticals they work in public or private institutions, in pharmacies and drug distribution networks, in the pharmaceutical and related products industries, in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Most work with a formal contract, but can also work on their own or as an employer.


What does it take to work in the field of Pharmaceuticals

The exercise of the profession of Pharmaceuticals requires a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, the training is unique, replacing the two previous training courses: pharmacy and biochemistry.


Functions and activities of Radiopharmaceutical

Pharmaceuticals must:

  • produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;
  • control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;
  • produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • provide pharmaceutical services;
  • dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform technical-scientific research;
  • produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;
  • manage pharmaceutical establishments;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • dispense pharmaceutical products and services;
  • develop pharmaceutical products and services;
  • act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;
  • acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;

  • Activities

    • determine industrial production procedures;
    • collect samples;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;
    • study research feasibility;
    • perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;
    • plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • guiding patients, caregivers and clients;
    • work with biosafety;
    • develop standard formula;
    • supervise filling, packaging and packaging;
    • demonstrate communication skills;
    • perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;
    • define quality indicators;
    • demonstrate manual dexterity;
    • analyze results;
    • define packaging specifications;
    • participate in the development of treatment protocols;
    • perform analysis;
    • define distribution logistics;
    • pack products;
    • elaborate projects;
    • work as a team;
    • check official balances of controlled products;
    • assemble a team;
    • implement pharmaceutical service policy;
    • provide inhalation therapy services;
    • suggest process change;
    • participate in the discussion of public health policies;
    • elaborate drug lists;
    • institute inspection rules;
    • provide advice and consultancy;
    • perform product stability study;
    • disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;
    • specify storage conditions;
    • evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);
    • demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;
    • manage human, financial and material resources;
    • choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;
    • handle food and cosmetics;
    • develop analytical and bioanalytical method;
    • operate equipment;
    • interacting with prescriber and health team;
    • overcoming adverse situations;
    • disclose pharmaceutical products and services;
    • demonstrate analytical technical ability;
    • define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • develop standard operating procedure;
    • manage inventory;
    • interact with prescriber and health team;
    • validate method of analysis;
    • write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;
    • drill earlobe;
    • issue reports, opinions and reports;
    • demonstrate empathy;
    • validate products, processes, areas and equipment;
    • perform pharmaceutical consultation;
    • check blood pressure;
    • develop production methods and procedures;
    • cultivate microorganisms;
    • pack products;
    • guide the collection of samples;
    • provide technical information for product registration;
    • select suppliers;
    • coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;
    • collect data;
    • manage documentation;
    • indicate over-the-counter medicines;
    • participate in clinical research;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;
    • acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;
    • evaluate prescription;
    • define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • guidance in compliance with the rules;
    • perform waste management;
    • choose a method of analyze;
    • schedule masterful process;
    • develop forms and technical standards;
    • produce inputs and raw materials;
    • demonstrate credibility;
    • participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;
    • structuring protocol;
    • show leadership ability;
    • fraction products;
    • issuing inspection rules;
    • issue report of analysis results;
    • identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;
    • perform home visits;
    • inspecting establishments, products and services;
    • register data in medical records;
    • participate in the investigation of complaints;
    • participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;
    • establish criteria and dispensing systems;
    • participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;
    • perform a product stability study;
    • apply injectables;
    • supervise the production process;
    • develop medication lists;
    • perform critical analysis of the results;
    • participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;
    • notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;
    • make decisions;
    • check biochemical parameters;
    • demonstrate technical analytical ability;
    • program masterful process;
    • participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;
    • manipulate medicines;
    • supervise production process;
    • perform small dressings;
    • perform acupuncture services;
    • qualify suppliers;
    • schedule industrial production;
    • correct procedures;
    • implement drug surveillance actions;
    • analyze quality indicators;
    • demonstrate organizational skills;
    • participate in health policy actions;
    • determine handling procedures;
    • capture resources;
    • monitor processes;
    • establish product expiration date;
    • participate in technical committees;
    • issue a report of analysis results;
    • capture resources;
    • prove product origin;
    • prepare samples;
    • participate in a research ethics committee/commission;
    • perform phytotherapy services;
    • evaluate conformity of products and equipment;
    • participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;
    • indicate food, cosmetics and health products;
    • determine product disposal;
    • work as a team;
    • issuing a report of analysis results;
    • prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;
    • participate in the elaboration of drug policies;
    • participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • diagnose areas of interest;
    • check body temperature;


    Sectors that hire Radiopharmaceutical the most in the job market

    • hospital care activities
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care
    • temporary labor lease
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • health management support activities
    • nursing activities
    • health plans
    • activities of healthcare professionals
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • outpatient medical activity with resources for performing complementary exams




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