Cardinal Health

Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Posted on: 16 Jun 2021

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

Company information

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices worldwide.

The company provides clinically-proven medical products and pharmaceuticals and cost-effective solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency from hospital to home. Cardinal Health connects patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 40,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 15 on the Fortune 500.

What does Nuclear Pharmacy contributes 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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Schedule

* 40 hours per week. Typical schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7:00a to 3:30p and Friday from 6:30a to 3:00p. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business need.

Accountabilities in this role

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

* 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 manufacturers 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?
* Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy.? Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

Qualifications

* High school degree or equivalent required
* State Pharmacy Technician license or national pharmacy technician registration/license required?
* Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is highly preferred.?
* Past IV experience is a plus
* Valid drivers license and good driving record?required.?
* Minimum of 21 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
* 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

What is expected of you and others at this level

* Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area
* Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
* Works on basic and routine assignments
* Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods
* Adheres to all quality guidelines
* Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy
* Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding
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.

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as an integrated healthcare services and products company in the United States and internationally. It provides medical products and pharmaceuticals, and solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices.

The company operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical segment distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products. It also provides services to support the development, marketing, and distribution of specialty pharmaceutical products, as well as pharmacy management, and medication therapy management and patient outcomes services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers; operates nuclear pharmacies and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities; and repackages generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products.

The Medical segment manufactures, sources, and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It also distributes a range of national brand products; and medical products to patients’ homes, as well as provides supply chain services and solutions to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare providers. Cardinal Health, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.