Nuclear Pharmacist Jobs
Nuclear Pharmacist jobs are open across hospital systems, radiopharmacies, and nuclear medicine clinics, from staff-level to supervisory and director roles, with specializations in PET radiopharmacy, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and compounding. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Shift/Schedule
- Various schedule with a mix of days, nights, weekend, holiday and on call work. Rotating call and holidays will be required.
Responsibilities
- Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding of nuclear medications, testing for quality through chromatography, and directing distribution of medication using a team of drivers.
- Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary.
- 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.
- Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business.
- Maintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning.
- Participates in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interactions with customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD preferred
- Valid Pharmacist’s license in Texas, or able to obtain a valid license.
- Sterile Compounding Certification preferred
- Ability to travel to Cardinal Health facilities in Texas for occasional coverage.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses.
- Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
- Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
- May require vendor credentialing
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
- 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).
- Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
- Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
- Authorized User: As defined in part by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an individual who has completed a minimum of 700 hours of training in a structured educational program consisting of both didactic training and supervised on the job training in radiation physics, instrumentation, radiation protection, chemistry, math and radiation biology. This is usually divided into two sections: 200 hours of formal course work and 500 hours of supervised experience. For current pharmacists, the requirements are the same plus a preceptor statement of training from an Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist.
Job Summary
Through effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports, the primary purpose of the Pharmacist II, Nuclear is to manage, facilitate, and oversee execution of day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear has completed all necessary training and is licensed to be a practicing nuclear pharmacist in their state of occupation. As such, this job has responsibility for optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, this job has responsibility for managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient-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: 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: 1/10/2027 *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.
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 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.
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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.
Shift/Schedule
- Various schedule with a mix of days, nights, weekend, holiday and on call work. Rotating call and holidays will be required.
Responsibilities
- Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding of nuclear medications, testing for quality through chromatography, and directing distribution of medication using a team of drivers.
- Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary.
- 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.
- Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business.
- Maintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning.
- Participates in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interactions with customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD preferred
- Valid Pharmacist’s license in Texas, or able to obtain a valid license.
- Sterile Compounding Certification preferred
- Ability to travel to Cardinal Health facilities in Texas for occasional coverage.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting, holding of small objects, and dispensing doses.
- Comfortable working in a nuclear environment
- Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
- May require vendor credentialing
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
- 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).
- Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.
- Prior Authorized User certification is preferred. Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.
- Authorized User: As defined in part by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an individual who has completed a minimum of 700 hours of training in a structured educational program consisting of both didactic training and supervised on the job training in radiation physics, instrumentation, radiation protection, chemistry, math and radiation biology. This is usually divided into two sections: 200 hours of formal course work and 500 hours of supervised experience. For current pharmacists, the requirements are the same plus a preceptor statement of training from an Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist.
Job Summary
Through effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports, the primary purpose of the Pharmacist II, Nuclear is to manage, facilitate, and oversee execution of day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear has completed all necessary training and is licensed to be a practicing nuclear pharmacist in their state of occupation. As such, this job has responsibility for optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, this job has responsibility for managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient-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: 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: 1/10/2027 *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.
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 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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear pharmacist jobs.
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited program
- Active pharmacist license and NRC or Agreement State authorized user status
- Experience with radiopharmaceutical compounding and dose dispensing
- Board certification in nuclear pharmacy through BPS preferred
- Proficiency with dose calibrators, automated dispensing units, and radiation monitoring equipment
- Knowledge of USP 797 and applicable radiation safety regulations
Tips for Your Nuclear Pharmacist Job Search
Highlight your radiopharmaceutical compounding experience
Your resume should call out specific isotopes you've prepared, such as Tc-99m or F-18, and the dose calibrators or hot cells you've operated. Hiring managers in nuclear pharmacy scan for hands-on compounding detail, not just licensure bullet points.
List your NRC or Agreement State licenses explicitly
Nuclear pharmacist roles are regulated at the state level, and license portability is a real concern for employers. Name every Agreement State authorization you hold and whether it covers both diagnostic and therapeutic agents, so screeners don't have to guess.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nuclear pharmacist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by delivery model and site type
Central radiopharmacy roles differ sharply from hospital in-house positions in shift structure, autonomy, and volume. Filter your search by facility type so you're only applying where your preferred workflow, whether high-throughput or clinical-facing, is actually the job.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Interviewers for nuclear pharmacist roles often probe quality-assurance decisions under time pressure. Walk in ready to describe a specific situation where you caught a dose calibration discrepancy or managed a delayed generator elution, including what you did and what the outcome was.
Negotiate shift differential and on-call terms separately
Nuclear pharmacy often runs pre-dawn or weekend shifts, and on-call clauses can significantly change your effective schedule. Ask explicitly about shift differential rates and how on-call frequency is distributed across the team before you sign an offer.
Nuclear Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nuclear pharmacists?
Cardinal Health, Siemens Healthineers, and Sofie are hiring the most nuclear pharmacists right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Indiana, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Central radiopharmacy networks tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many nuclear pharmacist jobs are remote?
About 0% of nuclear pharmacist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of radiopharmaceutical compounding. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include regulatory affairs, quality assurance oversight, and nuclear pharmacy education or training roles.
How do you become a nuclear pharmacist?
You start by earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, then complete specialized training in nuclear pharmacy through an ACPE-accredited program or an authorized nuclear pharmacy residency. After that, you must obtain an NRC or Agreement State authorized user license before practicing independently. Board certification through BPS strengthens your candidacy with most employers.
How do you get hired as a nuclear pharmacist with little experience?
Focus on roles at central radiopharmacy networks that offer structured training rotations for new graduates, since these employers expect to build your compounding skills on the job. Completing your nuclear pharmacy ACPE certificate before graduating gives you a concrete credential to reference. Emphasize any APPE rotations in nuclear medicine or radiopharmacy settings, even brief ones, since direct exposure is rare and stands out.
What does the nuclear pharmacist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your licensure status and availability for pre-dawn or weekend shifts. A technical interview follows, covering radiopharmaceutical compounding procedures, quality control steps, and radiation safety protocols. Final-round interviews often include a site visit to the radiopharmacy, where you may be asked to walk through how you would handle a dose discrepancy or equipment failure scenario.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear pharmacist jobs?
You can find and apply to nuclear pharmacist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, location preference, and shift requirements, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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