CardinalJOB TITLE: Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy (Saturday-Wednesday late night/early morning)At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive.

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Function: Pharmacy OperationsFamily: Nuclear PharmacyWhat 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 therapyWhat is expected of you for success in your role Demonstrates basic knowledge of radiopharmaceutical compounding and dispensing proceduresFollows basic radiation safety principles as outlined in the corporate radiation safety manualFollows established guidelines for the dispensing of routine prescription orders, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacistFollows established guidelines for delivery routingAssists in non-dispensing activitiesFollows established guidelines for the operation of survey meters, dose calibrators and wipe test analyzers, under direct supervision 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 piecesProactively 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 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 radiopharmaceutical 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.

Hours are typically Monday through Wednesday 1:00 am - 9:00 am and Saturday and Sunday 3:00 am - 11:00 amQualifications · High school diploma or equivalent preferred · Verbal and written communication skills · Customer service skills · Valid driver's license and good driving record required · Ability to lift 50 lbs required · Must currently hold a State Pharmacy Technician license or a National Pharmacy Technician certificate

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