Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, you will be trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. Many of your duties will include:
Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
Draws doses into either a syringe or vial
Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines
Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products
Performs 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
Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
Speaks with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone
Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must hold a valid driver's license
Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required
Registration with the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred
Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation
Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
May require vendor credentialing
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Pay rate: $23.00 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: 07/04/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible schedulePerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
Now offering a $1,000 new hire sign on bonus!
Shift/Schedule
40 hours per week
Monday through Friday 12:30AM to 9AM
Weekends/holidays on a rotational basis, every 20th week, 2AM to 10AM
This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more!
What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute to Cardinal Health?
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
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