Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Guaynabo, PR

About The Position

What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers. 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. Job Summary The primary purpose of the Tech II, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. The Tech II, Nuclear Pharmacy participates in all aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including inventory management and performing and recording all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in compounding of drugs in line with manufacturer specifications, performing quality checks, and participating in the dispensing process. In addition, this job assists in order preparation, entry and fulfillment as well as completing ad hoc tasks, as required. Schedule Monday-Friday from 12:30AM to 9:00AM

Requirements

Active PR Pharmacy Technician License and Registration is required
Associate degree as Pharmacy Technician is required
Must hold a PR valid driver's license and have a good driving record
Ability to lift containers weighing 70+ pounds
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work night shifts, weekends and/or holidays and to work various shift is required
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under moderate degree of supervision
Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Prior delivery driving experience a plus
Experience in Hospital IV compounding and Sterile environment is preferred
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

Responsibilities

Prepares and makes deliveries to customer accounts on assigned route using a company vehicle
Packages radiopharmaceutical medication for shipment, performs testing, and loads/unloads containers
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding