Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Work-Life resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician to support the safe and efficient coordination of Radiopharmaceuticals for acute care hospitals and other facilities. The role requires adherence to strict state and federal guidelines and may involve consultative guidance with physicians and technologists.

The position involves preparing prescriptions, dispensing doses, maintaining records, and delivering materials with company vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, 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 for dispensing doses and handling small objects
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
• Intermediate computer skills (computers/tablets)

Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draws doses into a syringe or vial
• Performs QA tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals
• Receives, documents, and stores pharmaceuticals per DOT and company guidelines
• Maintains computer inventory and records
• Assists with labeling blood cell products
• Keeps facility clean and organized
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as needed
• Mails/delivers to accounts as required
• Handles customer inquiries via telephone
• Works under close supervision and revisions are approved by supervisor
• Acts in on-call rotations and overtime as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician license preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Pay rate: $23.50 hourly

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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.

Application window anticipated to close: 09/21/2026

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 routine assignments Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods Adheres to all quality guidelines Works under close supervision All work is reviewed for accuracy Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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