Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

JobRx, Inc.; Highland (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401k savings plan

Education assistance program

MyFlexPay access to wages

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Highland, IN is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician in a nuclear pharmacy setting. The role requires handling radiopharmaceuticals under strict state and federal guidelines, with a 40 hour week and 2:00 AM–10:30 AM schedule.

Eligible benefits begin on day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO. Must have a valid driver’s license; pharmacy tech licensure preferred; expect lifting up to 75 lbs and some weekend/on-call work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; driver’s license required.
• Experience as Pharmacy Technician preferred; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Nuclear environment experience a plus; strong customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions and obtains pharmacist approval.
• Draws doses into syringes or vials and conducts QA tests.
• Receives, documents, and stores pharmaceuticals according to DOT and company rules.
• Maintains inventory records and billing documentation.
• May assist with labeling blood cell products and basic lab tasks.
• Delivers medications to accounts; answers customer questions by phone.
• Works under close supervision and adheres to safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Nuclear environment experience

Weekend/overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma / GED

Driver's license

Tools

None

Job description

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

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday 2AM to 10:30AM

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 State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician 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: 08/14/2025

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.