Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid parental leave

Work-Life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician in Louisiana to draw, dispense and package radiopharmaceuticals under licensed supervision. You will support daily operations, assist customers, and ensure safety with infection control practices.

The role requires a Louisiana license, strong customer service, and flexibility to rotate shifts. Training will cover facility readiness, SOPs and accurate order processing in a nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• Louisiana license as a pharmacy technician is required.
• National pharmacy technician registration preferred.
• Past IV experience is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 75 pounds.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of a licensed Staff Pharmacist.
• Assist with daily facility readiness through cleaning, equipment checks and quality control testing.
• Follow standard operating procedures to support ongoing pharmacy operations.
• Process customer orders to ensure timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Perform administrative tasks and assist customers to ensure smooth pharmacy operations.
• Maintain safety by following infection control procedures and documenting activities.
• Take direction from others to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Manual dexterity

Shifts flexibility

Weight handling up to 75 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Sign On Bonus Now offering a $1500 new hire sign-on bonus!! What does 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.

Schedule Full-Time 40 hours per week. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00a to 3:00, but able to rotate when needed for a 2:30a to 10:30a shift. Rotating weekends as well. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities in this role

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:

• 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.
• Perform 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• National pharmacy technician registration preferred
• Licensed in the state of Louisiana, required
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• May require vendor credentialing
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment

Pay Rate: $21.50 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: 9/17/2026

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.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.