Pharmacy Technician
Healthcare Distributors Association, Lafayette, LA, United States
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
Schedule
Full-Time 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with a start time anywhere between 2:30a and 8:00a. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules as needed to meet business demands.
Responsibilities in this role
Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
Compounds medications according to applicable state laws and obtain Pharmacist endorsement.
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 all radioactive materials and Rx drugs
Assists and/or performs in the labeling of blood cell products
Elutes generator
Receives standard diagnostic prescription orders from Cardinal Health customers, with the exception of those orders prohibited by regulation or Cardinal Health policy
Performs radiation safety tasks including well checks & efficiencies, air monitoring, fume hood flow checks, room wipes & surveys, waste management, vehicle surveys, and meter checks
May provide radiation safety training to facility staff members
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
May oversee the work and training of other non-pharmacists in the non-dispensing tasks of handling radioactivity
May assist Radiation Safety Officer as permitted by state and federal regulation
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, preferred
State Pharmacy Technician license preferred
National pharmacy technician certification preferred
Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
Successfully completed Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician
Past IV experience is a plus
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 80 lbs required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Strong customer service skills required
Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required
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
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
Pay Rate:
$21.50 per hour and $1.00/hr increase after attaining NPT
Bonus eligible:
No
Benefits
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:
5/18/2026 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.
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 or 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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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
Schedule
Full-Time 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with a start time anywhere between 2:30a and 8:00a. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours, and schedules as needed to meet business demands.
Responsibilities in this role
Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
Compounds medications according to applicable state laws and obtain Pharmacist endorsement.
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 all radioactive materials and Rx drugs
Assists and/or performs in the labeling of blood cell products
Elutes generator
Receives standard diagnostic prescription orders from Cardinal Health customers, with the exception of those orders prohibited by regulation or Cardinal Health policy
Performs radiation safety tasks including well checks & efficiencies, air monitoring, fume hood flow checks, room wipes & surveys, waste management, vehicle surveys, and meter checks
May provide radiation safety training to facility staff members
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
May oversee the work and training of other non-pharmacists in the non-dispensing tasks of handling radioactivity
May assist Radiation Safety Officer as permitted by state and federal regulation
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, preferred
State Pharmacy Technician license preferred
National pharmacy technician certification preferred
Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician
Successfully completed Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacy technician training program or has been a previous nuclear pharmacy technician
Past IV experience is a plus
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 80 lbs required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Strong customer service skills required
Flexibility to work various shifts is preferred
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
Comfortable working in a nuclear environment is required
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
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
Pay Rate:
$21.50 per hour and $1.00/hr increase after attaining NPT
Bonus eligible:
No
Benefits
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:
5/18/2026 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.
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 or 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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