Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•East Lansing, MI

16d

About The Position

The Nuclear Pharmacy Technician works under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist and is trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated state and federal guidelines, and may advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. The position works under close supervision, and work is reviewed for accuracy; deviations from the norm require supervisor approval. The schedule is 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 needed. The candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, or hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs. Deliveries to accounts using company vehicles may be required. The position is benefit eligible from the first day of employment. Pay is $20.00 per hour. A $1,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; the posting also states that the position is not bonus eligible.

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 is preferred.
National pharmacy technician registration or license is preferred.
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.

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 material utilization and accounting for prescription drugs.
Assist with and/or perform labeling of blood cell products.
Perform general laboratory and facility cleanup.
May provide 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.