Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

cardinalhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy to assist pharmacists and technicians in a regulated nuclear pharmacy setting. You will learn facility and equipment prep, perform quality checks, and support dispensing and order fulfillment under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, and collaboration with healthcare professionals, with weekend and holiday rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience preferred.
• Registration with State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Past IV experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, train to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals per regulations.
• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Draws doses into syringe or vial.
• Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Receives, documents, and stores incoming/outgoing pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Flexibility to work shifts

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Pay rate:

$23.50 hourly

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Shift/Schedule

40 hours per week
Sunday - Friday 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
With possible rotational holidays.
Candidate must be flexible to come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs.

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines; may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Licensed.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Technician, II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy is involved in learning all basic aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management and how to perform and record all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in performing quality checks, functional testing, and participating in the dispensing process. In addition, this job assists in order preparation, entry and fulfillment as well as completing ad hoc tasks, as required.

Responsibilities

Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, you will be trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. Many of your duties will include:

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draws doses into either a syringe or vial
• Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
• Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
• Performs general laboratory and facility clean up
• May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records
• Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
• Speaks with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone
• Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 0-1 years of experience preferred
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
• Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation
• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications Works on basic and rout