Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

cardinalhealth; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Technician II, Nuclear Pharmacy to assist pharmacists in safe, accurate radiopharmaceutical preparation and dispensing. You will learn facility and equipment prep, inventory management, and record-keeping under supervision.

The role involves quality checks, order fulfillment, and assisting in labeling and deliveries. As training progresses, you will handle routine tasks in a nuclear pharmacy environment, maintain documentation, and support customer interactions as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 years experience preferred.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration/licensure as Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred.
• Experience as Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• IV experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Must be 18+ to drive company vehicle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Flexible with shifts and overtime as needed.
• Able to work in a nuclear environment.
• Weekend/holiday/on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist pharmacist and Technician II in dispensing radiopharmaceuticals.
• Train to prepare, draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals per regulations.
• Perform quality checks and order fulfillment.
• Maintain inventories and records; document transactions.
• Assist in labeling/delivery to accounts; communicate with customers.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Lift 75 pounds

Shift flexibility

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Pay Rate

Pay rate: $22.00 per hour, $23.00 per hour upon completion of training

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and wellbeing.

• 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

Monday - Friday 2:30 am - 11:00 am

Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, come in early or stay late, hours or overtime based on business needs

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. Licensed.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Technician II, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Technician, II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Technician II, 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

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. Many of your duties will include:

• 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

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred


• 0-1 years of experience preferred


• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred


• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred


• Past IV experience is a plus


• Valid driver's license and good driving record required


• Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Strong customer service skills
  
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects


• Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses


• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds


• Flexibility to work various shifts


• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks


• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment


• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation


• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation


• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation


• Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice


• 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 approp