Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

cardinalhealth; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; 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 (myFlex

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in Springfield, IL to prepare prescriptions, draw doses, and perform QA on radiopharmaceuticals. You will handle inventory, labeling, and regulatory compliance while supporting a clinical team.

The position requires a state license, preferred sterile compounding experience, and a willingness to work night shifts with occasional holiday rotations. A sign-on bonus is offered and the company emphasizes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience, preferred
• Experience with sterile compounding preferred
• Customer/vendor credentialing (vaccinations) may be required during interview

Responsibilities

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draw doses into a syringe or vial
• Perform quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals
• Receive, document, and store pharmaceuticals according to guidelines
• Maintain computer inventory and records for Rx drugs
• Assist with labeling blood cell products
• General laboratory and facility cleanup
• Clerical tasks including documentation and billing records
• Make deliveries to accounts as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

State Pharmacy Technician License

High School Diploma or GED

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: 09/05/2026

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
• 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.