Description

Tempe, AZ • $25-30/hour • Full-Time • On-Site

About Arizona Home Care & Patient Care Infusion

If you're ready to step out of traditional pharmacy and into one of the most specialized, technically demanding fields in healthcare — this is your next move.

Arizona Home Care & Patient Care Infusion is a locally owned provider of home health, home infusion, and nuclear pharmacy services that has served the Valley for over 30 years. Our nuclear pharmacy prepares and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic use, operating under some of the most rigorous regulatory standards in all of healthcare.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, dependable Nuclear Pharmacy Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support all aspects of nuclear pharmacy operations under the direct supervision of a licensed nuclear pharmacist — from preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals to maintaining radiation safety compliance and coordinating time-sensitive deliveries to hospitals and imaging centers.

This is a highly specialized, non-retail role that requires precision, accountability, and a genuine commitment to regulatory compliance and patient safety.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $25-30/hour based on experience and license level
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Pet insurance
401(k)
Generous PTO + paid holidays
Free CEUs and ongoing professional training
Stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks, and coffee
Cross-training in all pharmacy functions — build your skills, stay engaged, and advance
Friendly, supportive team that values accuracy, teamwork, and patient care
Stable, predictable schedule with a locally owned company that has served the Valley for 30+ years

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM If you thrive when the rest of the world is asleep and want consistent, predictable overnight hours — this shift is a fit.

Occasional overtime may be required to meet patient care or business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, label, and dispense radiopharmaceutical doses under pharmacist supervision
Perform quality control testing — radiochemical purity, pH, visual inspection
Operate and calibrate dose calibrators; manage time-sensitive preparation schedules
Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials per NRC and ALARA standards
Coordinate time-sensitive deliveries to hospitals and imaging centers
Maintain accurate documentation per NRC, AZ Board of Pharmacy, and accrediting body requirements

Requirements

Required

Active Arizona Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) License in good standing — required at time of hire
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a regulated environment
Ability to work in a time-sensitive, highly structured environment with fluctuating workload demands
Comfortable working in controlled and restricted radiation areas with full PPE compliance
Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Preferred (We Will Train!)

Previous nuclear pharmacy or radiopharmaceutical experience
Familiarity with NRC regulations, ALARA principles, or radiation safety protocols
Experience with dose calibrators, wipe tests, or area surveys
Nuclear pharmacy technician training program completion
Experience coordinating time-sensitive deliveries to clinical or imaging facilities

Arizona Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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