Nuclear Pharmacy Technician (40 Hours) – Cardinal Health – Kansas City, MO

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

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

Schedule

40 Hours per week
Monday – Friday
Covering shifts starting at 1:30am, 2:30am, 5:00am and 6:00am
Coverage for weekends and holidays as needed

Accountabilities

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
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 diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy and licensure as a Pharmacy Technician may be required
Past experience as a Pharmacy Technician a plus
Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.
Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
Must hold a valid driver’s license in the state in which the pharmacy is located
Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).

A Covid-19 vaccination is required in order to be employed in this position. This includes either:

2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine

1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

What is expected of you and others at this level?

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.
High school degree or equivalent strongly preferred
Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred
Past IV experience is a plus

Your safety is our top priority. We regularly consult with medical professionals on best practices in COVID-19 prevention to protect our employees. We train our employees on these best practices and regularly clean our sites in accordance with CDC guidelines. Please note: All individuals entering our facilities are required to complete a self-health check, wear a mask and follow all posted guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

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