Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Tech I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is hiring a Specimen Processing Services Specialist I in Seattle. The role involves processing blood specimens, venipuncture on patients and staff, and ensuring timely service. It supports transfusion duties and may require weekend shifts. We operate fully onsite at the South Lake Union Campus.

The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and learning computer systems with a focus on quality and patient safety. Benefits accompany a stable 1.0 FTE schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Proficient in the use of email, and data entry in a Windows-based environment
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing of blood specimens
• Performs venipuncture phlebotomy on patients, donors, research participants and employees where required
• Able to learn computer skills in a timely manner
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, and dispensing specimens to proper lab processing and sendout sites
• Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance programs and projects
• Records variances of standard policies and procedures in Patient Safety Net accurately and where required
• Responsible for receiving patients at the Alliance Laboratory for blood draw appointments and scheduling walk-in appointments
• May be asked to cover alternative shifts or weekends as needed per staffing
• Has the ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing workloads
• Ability to problem solve
• Meets attendance and punctuality expectations

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Data entry

Email proficiency

Education

High school diploma

MA/Phlebotomist certification

Tools

EPIC/Cadence

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is hiring a Specimen Processing Services Specialist I in Seattle. The role involves processing blood specimens, venipuncture on patients and staff, and ensuring timely service. It supports transfusion duties and may require weekend shifts. We operate fully onsite at the South Lake Union Campus.

The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and learning computer systems with a focus on quality and patient safety. Benefits accompany a stable 1.0 FTE schedule.