Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Southfield, MI

About The Position

Cardinal Health’s Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated state and federal guidelines. The team may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, the Nuclear Pharmacy Technician is trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The work is closely supervised and reviewed for accuracy; deviations from standard procedures require supervisor approval. The role may also include deliveries, customer communication, clerical and administrative work, and other assigned duties. This benefit-eligible position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM. After training, there may be an opportunity to move to four 10-hour shifts. Flexibility is required to work different days or schedules, come in early, stay late, and work overtime based on business needs. The role may also require weekends, on-call work, holidays, overtime, alternate shifts, or participation in a rotation.

Requirements

Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old because the role requires 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 working with 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 require 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, 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 according to federal, state, company, and manufacturer 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 use of materials and accounting for prescription drugs.
Assist with and/or perform labeling of blood cell products.
Perform general laboratory and facility cleanup.
Provide clerical and administrative services, which may include maintaining daily records, preparing receipts and reports, and maintaining billing records.
Make deliveries to accounts using company vehicles as needed.
Speak with customers by telephone and address questions or concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.