Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health/dental/vision

Paid time off

Education assistance

401(k)

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is hiring a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in a 40-hour weekly schedule with overnight shifts. The role involves drawing, dispensing, and packaging radiopharmaceuticals under supervision, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

The position offers benefits starting day one, sign-on bonus for new hires, and opportunities to work overtime based on business needs. Applicants must meet licensure requirements and be eligible for driving duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 18 years of age to drive company vehicles.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration/licensure preferred.
• National pharmacy technician registration preferred.
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• IV or clean room experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Draw doses into syringes or vials.
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Receive, document, and store pharmaceuticals per DOT and company guidelines.
• Maintain computer inventory and records for Rx drugs.
• Assist with labeling blood cell products.
• General lab and facility cleanup.
• May perform clerical duties and assist with billing records.

Skills

Driving license

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now offering a $1,500 new hire sign on bonus! 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. This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!

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 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

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.

• 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

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour Bonus eligible: No

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

Application window anticipated to close: 11/20/2026

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