Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Now offering a $1,500 new hire sign on bonus! Shift/Schedule 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 12:30AM to 9AM Weekends/holidays on a rotational basis, every 20th week, 2AM to 10AM This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more! What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute 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 Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health 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 Must hold a valid driver's license Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required Registration with the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred Ability to manage up to 75 pounds Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong customer service skills Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks Comfortable working in a nuclear environment Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets) May require vendor credentialing High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred Pay rate: $23.00 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: 08/31/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. 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. To read and review this privacy notice click here