Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
- Job Number: 20173365
- Location: Tempe, AZ
- Country: United States
- Date Posted: 1/20/2026
- Type: Full time
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday (8 hour shifts)
7:30am - 4:00pm
(Required to work Holiday rotation and have flexibility with above schedule)
Pay rate: $22.50 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
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: 02/09/2026
What Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is to assist the pharmacist and Tech II in pharmacy operations and customer interactions, including answering questions and relaying information to physicians and pharmacists. As a trainee, the Tech I, Nuclear Pharmacy is involved in learning all basic aspects of facility and equipment preparation, including cleaning, inventory management and how to perform and record all tasks as mandated by law. As part of operating in a nuclear pharmacy, this job assists in performing quality checks, functional testing, and participating in the dispensing process. In addition, this job assists in order preparation, entry and fulfillment as well as completing ad hoc tasks, as required.
Responsibilities
Assists pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in preparing facility for daily operations through cleaning, equipment and quality control testing.
Follows standard operating procedures to facilitate ongoing pharmacy operations.
Collects and processes customer orders to ensure efficient communication and timely delivery of medications to patients.
Performs administrative pharmacy tasks, answers questions and assists customers to facilitate pharmacy operations and customer satisfaction.
Maintains pharmacy safety through following and recording completion of daily infection control procedures.
Takes direction from other pharmacy techs to develop skills and knowledge of pharmacy operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- 0-1 years of experience preferred
- Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred
- Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
- 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 required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects
- Demonstrated manual dexterity to dispense doses
- Ability to manage up to 75 pounds
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks
- Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
- Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation
- Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation
- Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation
- Ability to work overtime with little or no advance notice
- Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets)
Customer/vendor credentialing (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview
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
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/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.