Pharmacy Technician ( Nuclear Pharmacy )

Cardinal Health, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in San Diego is hiring a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician to prepare radiopharmaceuticals, manage labeling and quality checks under regulatory guidance. The role supports physicians and staff in a highly regulated environment.

The schedule is 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional holiday rotations. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, HSA, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• CA Pharmacy Technician license required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent strongly preferred.

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 per guidelines.
• Receive, document, and store incoming/outgoing pharmaceuticals per DoT and company guidelines.
• Maintain computer inventory and records for Rx drugs.
• Assist and/or perform labeling of blood cell products.
• Perform general laboratory and facility clean up.
• Clerical duties including receipts, reports, and billing records.
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed.
• Interact with customers by telephone to address questions/concerns.
• Work under close supervision; deviations require supervisor approval.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Physical tolerance (55 lbs)

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Pharmacy Technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Pay Rate:

$26.00 per hour.

Bonus eligible:

No

Benefits:

• 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:

10/25/2026

SHIFT:

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• Will be part of holiday schedule rotation (up to 2 per year)
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

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
• Speak withcustomers andaddressquestionsand/orconcernsviatelephone
• Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent strongly preferred
• CA Pharmacy Technician license
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong customer service skills required
• Valid driver's license and good driving recordrequired
• Ability to manage up to 55 lbs required
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred
• NationalPharmacy Technician Certifications ispreferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required
• Past IV experience is a plus
• Basic computer skills are highly preferred

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.