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Nuclear Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health · Glendale, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you followed a strict procedure exactly, even when it felt slow.

What they are checking: Whether they have the discipline that a highly regulated State Board of Pharmacy setting requires.

Tell me about a time you worked closely under someone's direction and had to ask a question you worried sounded basic.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up to the pharmacist rather than guess in a job where guessing is dangerous.

What would you do

You notice a dose label doesn't match the prescription the pharmacist approved. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and escalate rather than fixing it themselves or letting it go out.

This shift starts at 5 AM and includes weekends, holidays and on-call. How will you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover an early, unpredictable schedule that hospitals depend on for patient scans.

Doses are due out for delivery and you're running behind. How do you stay accurate under that time pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they protect accuracy when the clock is short, since doses decay and cannot simply be delayed.

About the work

You'll be drawing radiopharmaceutical doses into syringes and vials. How would you protect yourself from radiation exposure while doing that?

What they are checking: Whether they understand time, distance and shielding, the basics of working safely with radioactive material.

What does ALARA mean to you, and how would it change how you work?

What they are checking: Whether they see keeping exposure as low as reasonably achievable as a daily habit, not a test answer.

How would you handle a small spill of radioactive material in the lab?

What they are checking: Whether they would contain it, alert the right people and follow decontamination steps instead of panicking or hiding it.

What quality assurance tests on instruments have you done before, and why do they matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that dose calibrators and survey meters must be checked so patients get accurate doses.

Why do you think doses have to be wiped and surveyed before they leave the pharmacy?

What they are checking: Whether they understand contamination checks protect drivers, customers and the public.

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The full job description

As published by Cardinal Health.

Now offering a $1,000 new hire sign on bonus! Shift/Schedule • 40 hours per week • Monday through Friday 5AM to 1:30PM • Weekends, holidays and on call as needed • Candidate must be flexible to work different days, schedules, hours, come in early, stay late, or work overtime based on business needs. This position is benefit eligible the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, education assistance, 401K and more! What does Nuclear Pharmacy contribute 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 Click here to watch a short video about what a Nuclear Pharmacy Technician does at Cardinal Health Responsibilities 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: • Prepares prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval • Draws doses into either a syringe or vial • Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer's guidelines • Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines • Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs • Assists and/or perform in the labeling of blood cell products • Performs 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 • Makes deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed • Speaks 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 • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • Must hold a valid driver's license • Minimum of 18 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle required • Registration with the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy, state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or PTCB preferred • Ability to manage up to 75 pounds • Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred • Previous IV or clean room environment experience is a plus • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong customer service skills • Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses • Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks • Comfortable working in a nuclear environment • Ability to work weekends, on call, holidays, overtime, alternate days/shifts, or be in a rotation • Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets) • May require vendor credentialing • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred Pay rate: $23.00 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: 10/12/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. 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. To read and review this privacy notice click here

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