Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy to assist pharmacists and Tech II in daily operations, quality checks, and dispensing processes within a nuclear pharmacy setting.

The role involves order preparation, entry, and fulfillment, with duties spanning facility readiness, equipment handling, and helping physicians and pharmacists ensure accurate medication delivery. Training is provided in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or equivalent work experience
• State Board of Pharmacy registration preferred
• Certification within 18 months of start date required
• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills essential
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and handle manual tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist and Tech II in preparing facility for daily operations
• Follow SOPs to support ongoing pharmacy operations
• Process customer orders for timely medication delivery
• Perform administrative pharmacy tasks and assist customers
• Maintain pharmacy safety and infection control procedures
• Take direction from senior staff to develop skills and knowledge
• Make deliveries to accounts using company vehicles as needed

Skills

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Computer skills

Flexibility with shifts

Education

High school diploma / GED

State Board of Pharmacy registration (preferred)

Pharmacy Technician certification within 18 months

Experience as Pharmacy Technician (preferred)

Job description

New Hire Sign-On Bonus

$1,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Shift/Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Wednesday through Friday 1AM to 9AM
• Saturday and Sunday 2:30AM to 10:30AM
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, shifts or schedules based on business need.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Tech II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is involved in learning all basic aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management and how to perform and record all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in performing quality checks, functional testing, and participating in the dispensing process. In addition, this job assists in order preparation, entry and fulfillment as well as completing ad hoc tasks, as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment and quality control testing.
• Follows standard operating procedures to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.
• Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, answers questions and assists customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
• Takes direction from other pharmacy techs to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Certification within 18 months of start date needed
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• 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 weight up to 75 pounds
• Must be flexible to work different days, shifts or schedules based on business need.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
• 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

Anticipated hourly range

$15.90 per hour - $22.60 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

09/29/2026

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.

Inclusivity

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.