Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is hiring a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in Michigan. The role supports radiopharmaceuticals, operates under strict regulatory guidelines, and performs duties from prescription preparation to inventory management.

The position requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and experience in a clean room or IV environment is a plus. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is offered with benefits including health coverage and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required.
• State licensure or PTCB certification preferred.
• National pharmacy technician registration/license preferred.
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Draws doses into a syringe or vial.
• Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals per guidelines.
• Receives, documents, and stores pharmaceuticals per guidelines.
• Maintains computer inventory and records for Rx drugs.
• Assists with labeling blood cell products.
• Performs general lab and facility cleanup.
• May perform clerical duties and billing records; deliveries as needed.
• Speaks with customers to address questions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Education

State Board of Pharmacy license

PTCB certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Now offering a $1,500 new hire sign on bonus! Pay rate: $20.00 per hour. Bonus eligible: No. Application window anticipated to close: 08/03/2026. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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
• Saturday-Wednesday
  • Saturday and Sunday 1:30am - 07:30am
  • Monday through Wednesday 01:30am - 10:30am
• Rotating holidays as needed
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs.

What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute to Cardinal Health?

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

Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health.

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

• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred
• National pharmacy technician registration/license preferred
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
• Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
• May require vendor credentialing
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

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.