Radiopharmacist, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Safety Officer

1. Andrew P. McKusick, RPh
Radiopharmacist
(704) 962-4223 | Ndmcq6@juno.com | Rock Hill, SC 29730
Summary
Managed hospital radiopharmacy that prepared and dispensed approved SPECT and PET
Radiopharmaceuticals for 38 years. Directed pharmacy school students through prescribed
extern programs in retail pharmacy and nuclear pharmacy. Gathered and posted developments
in the “News & Updates” section of Purdue University Nuclear Pharmacy website.
Work experience
Radiopharmaceutical Molecular Imaging Consultant (Feb 2015 to present) Sebec Consulting
& Media
Charlotte, NC
• Gather, edit and post information regarding current radiopharmaceutical developments
and trends, including preclinical testing and clinical trials on the Purdue University
College of Pharmacy Nuclear Pharmacy website https://nuclear.pharmacy.purdue.edu/
• Consult with clients in search of business goals within molecular imaging.
• Write articles pertaining to radiopharmaceuticals for publication in radiological
industry periodicals and professional newsletters using information obtained through
professional organization convention presentations and journal articles, and personal
interviews with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL).
• Deliver presentations on radiopharmaceuticals to Nuclear Medicine Technologist
professional meetings.
Hospital Radiopharmacist (Mar 1986 to Feb 2015) Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
• Distribution Radiopharmacy – Supplied radiopharmaceuticals to hospital nuclear
medicine departments and outpatient clinic departments. Negotiated pricing with
Nuclear Medicine manufacturers and suppliers. Provided nuclear medicine technical
support for healthcare system departments. Supervised three professional
radiopharmacist and nuclear medicine technologist staff. Participated in phase II and
phase III clinical trials at Carolinas Medical Center as well as basic science research
with Cannon Research Facility. Served as radiopharmacist on Hospital broad scope
radioactive materials license Radiation Safety Committee.
• Positron Emission Tomography Production - Prepared F18 Fludeoxyglucose using CTI
and Coincidence Imaging chemistry boxes. Dispensed F18 Fludeoxyglucose and N13
Ammonia for hospital department with a volume of up to eight patients daily. Provided
troubleshooting for RDS 112 cyclotron. Assisted in development of the PET
Radiopharmacy including instrument purchasing and validation.
• Hospital Radiation Safety Officer – Managed radiation safety program for two one-year
periods.

2. Radiopharmacy Manager (1980 – 1983) Pharmatopes/Syncor Inc.
Washington, DC
• Radiopharmacy Management – Supervised professional staff of three radiopharmacist
and 10 non-professionals. Reviewed and analyzed monthly operating statements.
Prepared customer invoices while increasing monthly billing from $80,000 to $100,000.
Reorganized governmental billing system to improve collection efficiency. Determined
pricing for company products.
• Procedures and Operations – Prepared and dispensed quality radiopharmaceuticals in
accordance with NRC and FDA guidelines. Ordered supplies and isotopes from
manufacturers. As Radiation Safety Officer maintained quality assurance records and
radiation exposure reports. Corrected radioactive material handling techniques and
developed safer methods. Dispatched radiopharmaceutical shipments according to DOT
and Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Disposed of radioactive waste generated by the
pharmacy.
• Communications – Consulted with physicians and technologists on investigational drugs,
procedures, new products and special case studies. Answered customer questions
regarding day-to-day radiopharmaceutical problems. Promoted company image with
local nuclear medicine professionals.
Retail Pharmacist (May 1983 to Oct 2009) Washington, DC & Charlotte, NC
Dart Drugs – Washington, DC/Virginia | Peak Drugs – Charlotte, NC | Indian Trail
Pharmacy – Indian Trail, NC (Part Time Staff Pharmacist) | Walmart Pharmacy –
Charlotte, NC (PT Floater) | CVS Caremark – Charlotte, NC (PT Floater)
• Prepared medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders
• Dispensed medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling
• Completed pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing verifying
technicians' work flow
• Provided pharmacological information by answering patient questions
• Complied with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Boards of
Pharmacy, DEA, and FDA
• Maintained records for controlled substances;
• Removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory
• Supervised the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration;
studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation
• Advising management on needed actions pertaining to existing, new and anticipated
legislation.
• Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,
and regulations.
• Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing
professional publications and participating in professional societies
Education
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC
• Worked in the centralized radiopharmacy of the Medical University Hospital for two
years that serviced the Hospital nuclear medicine department as well as four other
hospital nuclear medicine departments.

3. Credentials
• Registered Pharmacist License North Carolina – No. 8990
• Clinical Asst. Prof of Pharmacy Practice Wingate University College of Pharmacy
Wingate, NC
• Authorized User
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission District of Columbia
NCDNR North Carolina
Affiliations
American Pharmacists Association 1989 to present
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 1993 to present