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 ...
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
East Lansing, MI · On-site
$20/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
East Lansing, MI · On-site
$20/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
East Lansing, MI · On-site
$20/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
East Lansing, MI · On-site
$20/hr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
East Lansing, MI · On-site
$20/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
East Lansing, MI · On-site
$20/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$23/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Springfield, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Springfield, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Fort Myers, FL · On-site
Nuclear Pharmacy Location: Fort Myers, FL Status: Onsite Advance Precision Medicine That Supports Critical Patient Care LeeSar and Cooperative Services of Florida (CSF) are seeking a highly skilled ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Fort Myers, FL · On-site
Nuclear Pharmacy Location: Fort Myers, FL Status: Onsite Advance Precision Medicine That Supports Critical Patient Care LeeSar and Cooperative Services of Florida (CSF) are seeking a highly skilled ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs ...
Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs ...
Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
... Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing ... Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
... Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing ... Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Springfield, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Springfield, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Fort Myers, FL · On-site
Nuclear Pharmacy Location: Fort Myers, FL | Status: Onsite Advance Precision Medicine That Supports Critical Patient Care LeeSar and Cooperative Services of Florida (CSF) are seeking a highly skilled ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Fort Myers, FL · On-site
Nuclear Pharmacy Location: Fort Myers, FL | Status: Onsite Advance Precision Medicine That Supports Critical Patient Care LeeSar and Cooperative Services of Florida (CSF) are seeking a highly skilled ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Springfield, MO · On-site
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Springfield, MO · On-site
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 ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs ...
Nuclear Pharmacist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs ...
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| Aspect | Nuclear Pharmacy | Radiologic Technologist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Pharmacy license, Nuclear Pharmacist certification | Radiologic Technologist certification (ARRT) |
| Work Environment | Pharmacies, hospitals, clinics handling radioactive materials | Hospitals, imaging centers performing X-rays, CT scans |
| Industry Usage | Healthcare, nuclear medicine | Medical imaging, diagnostics |
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$23/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 28 days ago
Cardinal Health rating
7.8
Based on 340 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
136th of 898 rated healthcare providers
Job description
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 ofemployment.Thisincludes 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 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
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must hold a valid driver's license
- Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehiclerequired
- Registration with the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy,statelicensure as a Pharmacy Technicianor PTCBpreferred
- Abilitytomanage up to75 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 dexterityrequiredfor 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.
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Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.
Industry
Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Dublin, OH, US
Year founded
1971