Sr Health Physics Specialist

What Nuclear Pharmacy - Radiation 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.

Nuclear Pharmacy - Radiation 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. Non Licensed.

Schedule

• Full time 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is be Monday through Friday from 5:00a to 1:00p. Candidate must be flexible to work different days, hours and schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Radiation Safety Officer of facility by overseeing radiation safety program and ensuring radiation safety compliance.

• Performs  radiation safety tasks including well checks & efficiencies, air monitoring, fume hood flow checks, room wipes & surveys, waste management, vehicle surveys, and meter checks.

• Provides radiation safety training to facility staff members.

• Oversees work and training of employees in the non-dispensing tasks of handling radioactivity.

• Handles coaching and counseling of employees as it relates to radiation safety.

• Prepares prescriptions by typing labels, entering information into a computer system and obtaining Staff Pharmacist approval.

• Under the direction of a pharmacist, reconstitutes medication, including higher level cell tagging such as white blood cell and compounding Iodine-131 NaI (sodium iodide) capsules, according to applicable state laws and obtain Pharmacist endorsement.

• Under the direction of a pharmacist, counts and dispenses doses either in a syringe or vial and obtain Pharmacist approval.

• Performs quality assurance tests on instruments and pharmaceuticals in accordance with Federal, State, Company and manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Receives, documents, and stores incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation guidelines and Company.

• Maintains computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for all Radioactive Materials and prescription drugs

• Prepackages, labels and maintains related control records of unit or multiple dose packages

• Elutes generator and demonstrated ability to perform efficiency analysis for generator utilization.

• Receives standard diagnostic prescription orders from Cardinal Health customers with the exception of those orders prohibited by regulation or Cardinal Health policy.

• Visits customer locations to perform on-site radiation safety functions as permitted by license.

• Performs general pharmacy and facility clean up.

• Performs clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily delivery records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records.

• Performs FDG (fluorodeoxyglucose) daily planning and analysis and is cross training on cyclotron processes.

• Performs other job-related duties as required to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met.

• Position will support Tupelo, Huntsville, Jackson, and Birmingham health physics for customers. Does not have to live in Birmingham, AL but in the supporting area listed.

• Will have a fleet vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent or equivalent work experience, required.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related science highly preferred

• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy licensure as a Pharmacy Technician.  Certification may be required

• Two years working as a Nuclear Technician II or minimum required to perform job.

• Authorized User or capable of becoming, the Radiation Safety Officer of the pharmacy

• 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

• Comfortable driving in all types of weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind and sun).  Deliveries occur during both nighttime and daytime conditions.  

• Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed.

• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).

• Ability to work weekends or be in a weekend rotation.

• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.

• Ability to work holidays or be in a holiday rotation.   

Anticipated Salary Range: $68,500 - $88,020

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:  6/29/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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.

Salary : $68,500 - $88,020