Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Nuclear Pharmacy team in Illinois is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to prepare prescriptions, draw doses, and perform quality assurance on radiopharmaceuticals. This role supports safety and regulatory compliance under state and federal guidelines.

The position offers shift Monday–Friday 12:00am–8:00am with a holiday rotation, a $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional certification.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience, preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician License required (can obtain upon hire)
• National Certification required within two years of initial state licensure
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience with sterile compounding preferred
• Customer/vendor credentialing (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview

Responsibilities

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draw doses into either a syringe or vial
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer’s guidelines
• Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Assist and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
• Perform 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
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed

Skills

Customer service

Credentialing

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

State Pharmacy Technician License

National Certification

Job description

Pay rate: $18.50 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:09/10/2026

Shift: Monday-Friday 12:00am - 8:00am
(Required to work Holiday rotation twice per year)

$1500 New Hire Sign on Bonus!

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes 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

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draw doses into either a syringe or vial
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer’s guidelines
• Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Assist and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
• Perform 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
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience, preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician License required (can obtain upon hire)
• National Certification required within two years of initial state licensure
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience with sterile compounding preferred
• Customer/vendor credentialing (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview

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.

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