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Nuclear Pharmacy Technician (Nights)

Cardinal Health
Des Moines, United States
$25,39 an hour
Full-time

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. Licensed.

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.

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday 1 : 30am-10 : 00am
  • Working holidays may include MLK and the day after Thanksgiving
  • Candidate must be flexible to work different days, shifts, schedules and overtime as needed based on business need.
  • Assists pharmacist in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment testing, maintenance of inventory, restocking, and preparing reports and other records.
  • Follows standard operating procedures to organize, prepare and dispense radioactive medications, as specified by manufacturers and in line with customer needs.
  • Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
  • Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, such as billing, answering questions and assisting customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
  • Assists in training and development of staff through mentorship of pharmacy tech trainees.
  • May make deliveries as needed and assigned
  • 1-2 years of experience, preferred
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
  • State Pharmacy Technician license or national pharmacy technician registration / license or PTCB preferred
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record required
  • Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
  • Comfortable performing repetitive motions / tasks
  • Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
  • Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
  • Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
  • Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
  • 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
  • Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

We support our veterans and will work with you during your military to civilian transition.

Anticipated hourly range : $17.80 per hour - $25.39 per hour

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close : 08 / 18 / 2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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