Nuclear Pharmacist - Radiation Safety Officer

Cardinal Health

11 days ago

Texassalary range: $104,300 - $149,100Full TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cardinal Health as a Nuclear Pharmacist – Radiation Safety Officer in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.

Manages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations.

Requirements

day operations of the nuclear pharmacy and manage the Radiation Safety Program for the co

specific doses of drugs and directing a team of drivers to deliver medications after they have been tested for quality. Anticipated salary range: $104,300

$149,100 Bonus eligible: No

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $104.3K - $149.1K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Cardinal Health as a Nuclear Pharmacist – Radiation Safety Officer.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nuclear Pharmacist - Radiation Safety Officer at Cardinal Health a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at Cardinal Health is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Compensation Analysis

Cardinal Health lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $104k to $149k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Pharmacy, Radiopharmaceuticals, Compounding, Chromatography, Inventory Management, Staff Leadership, Workflow Optimization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The primary purpose is to manage, facilitate, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy and manage the Radiation Safety Program for the co-located pharmacy and cyclotron operations. This includes optimizing pharmacy procedures, managing inventory, compounding doses, and directing...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Health Savings Account, 401k Savings Plan, Access to Wages Before Pay Day, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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