Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position operates over night. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 12:00am to 8:00am. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Requirements

State Pharmacy Technician license or national pharmacy technician registration/license required
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Strong customer service skills required
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred
Past IV experience is a plus
Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation required
Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation required
Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation required
Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice required

Responsibilities

Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
Draw doses into either 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 the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
Assist and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
Perform 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
Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
Speak with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone