Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

New Hire Sign on Bonus: $1500

Company information

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices worldwide.

The company provides clinically-proven medical products and pharmaceuticals and cost-effective solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency from hospital to home. Cardinal Health connects patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 40,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 25 on the Fortune 500.

For nearly half of a century, the Nuclear Pharmacy Services business of Cardinal Health has set the standard for the radiopharmaceutical industry. Nuclear Pharmacy Services, whose network of over 130 pharmacies fills 65% of radiopharmaceutical unit doses nationwide, has consistently demonstrated leadership through innovation and a commitment to excellence. 

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

• 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday.

• Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
• Weekday Shift: 5:00a to 12:00p
• Weekend Shift: 1:30a to 10:30 am
• Additional Notes: Candidate schedule will change, must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules as needed to meet business demands.

Bonus Eligible: No

Anticipated Hourly Range: $18.90 per hour - $28.35 per hour

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:  10/25/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Accountabilities in this role

Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, your duties include:

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval

• Compounds medications according to applicable state laws and obtain Pharmacist endorsement.

• 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 all radioactive materials and Rx drugs

• Assists and/or performs in the labeling of blood cell products

• Elutes generator

• Receives standard diagnostic prescription orders from Cardinal Health customers, with the exception of those orders prohibited by regulation or Cardinal Health policy

• Performs radiation safety tasks including well checks & efficiencies, air monitoring, fume hood flow checks, room wipes & surveys, waste management, vehicle surveys, and meter checks

• May provide radiation safety training to facility staff members

• 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