Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy (4am-1pm Monday-Friday)

Description JOB TITLE: Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy

At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.

Function: Pharmacy Operations
Family: Nuclear Pharmacy


What 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


What is expected of you for success in your role

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of radiopharmaceutical compounding and dispensing procedures
• Follows basic radiation safety principles as outlined in the corporate radiation safety manual
• Follows established guidelines for the dispensing of routine prescription orders, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist
• Follows established guidelines for delivery routing
• Assists in non-dispensing activities
• Follows established guidelines for the operation of survey meters, dose calibrators and wipe test analyzers, under direct supervision

Requirements What is expected of you and others at this level in Pharmacy Operations for functional success

• Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces
• Proactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and best practices in a manner that ensures exceptional performance and results.
• Ensures that customers have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Jointly develops practical implementation plans that consider cultural sensitivities with other accountable parties.
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes immediate action to close gaps identified.

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 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
• Hours are typically Monday-Friday 4:00 am - 1:00 pm with some occasional weekends or holidays.

After completing a 90-day probationary period for evaluation, you will be enrolled in our Nuclear Pharmacy Technician (NPT) training program. This will entail completing 10 self-study modules, under the supervision of a pharmacist, that will cover such topics as radiopharmacetical drugs, health physics, radiation safety, decay calculations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) labeling. Upon completion, you will then be enrolled in the next available NPT training class conducted on site at our corporate headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), OH. This weeklong class will cover in greater detail all the material that was previously studied through the self study modules. With successful of the class and an exam at the end of the week, you will have earned your certification as a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong customer service skills required
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs required
• 18-24 months previous experience working in a pharmacy environment preferred
• Must possess a Pharmacy Technician certification in the state of Washington.