Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

401k savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Nuclear Pharmacy operations. The role includes preparing prescriptions, drawing doses, and ensuring compliance with federal/state guidelines in a controlled nuclear environment.

The position requires a valid driver's license, pharmacy technician license or PTCB preferred, and strong customer service and computer skills. Cardinal Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Illinois State Board of Pharmacy registration or PTCB preferred.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Ability to manage up to 75 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Draws doses into syringes or vials.
• Performs QA tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals.
• 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 clean up.
• May perform clerical and billing tasks.
• Delivers to accounts using company vehicles.
• Responds to customer questions by phone.
• Works under close supervision; deviations require approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Illinois State Board of Pharmacy / PTC

Pharmacy Technician experience

Strong verbal and written comms

Customer service skills

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 75 pounds

Intermediate computer skills

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license/PTCB preferred

Job description

Now offering a $1,000 new hire sign on bonus!

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday 5AM to 1:30PM
• Weekends, holidays and on call 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

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 Illinois State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB 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: $23.00 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: 09/05/2026

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.