Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•East Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy Technicians support the preparation and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines. Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, the technician is trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The role works under close supervision, and all work is reviewed for accuracy; deviations from the norm require supervisor approval before proceeding. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Saturday through Wednesday. Saturday and Sunday hours are 1:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; Monday through Wednesday hours are 1:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Rotating holidays are required as needed. The candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, and hours, including arriving early, staying late, or working overtime based on business needs. The role may involve working in a nuclear environment and making deliveries in company vehicles. It is benefit-eligible from the first day of employment. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; the position is not bonus-eligible.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old because the role involves driving a company-owned vehicle.
Ability to manage up to 75 pounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, holding small objects, and dispensing doses.
Comfort performing repetitive motions and tasks.
Comfort working in a nuclear environment.
Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days or shifts, or in a rotation.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use computers and tablets.
May be required to complete vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, or PTCB certification.
National pharmacy technician registration or license.
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Previous IV or clean-room environment experience.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.

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 in accordance with Federal, State, Company, and manufacturer's guidelines.
Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to Department of Transportation and Company guidelines.
Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for prescription drugs.
Assist with and/or perform labeling of blood cell products.
Perform general laboratory and facility cleanup.
May perform clerical and administrative services, including maintaining daily records, preparing receipts and reports, and maintaining billing records.
Make deliveries to accounts using company vehicles as needed.
Speak with customers and address questions or concerns by telephone.
Perform other duties as assigned.