Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy Specialist I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision

Dental

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, is seeking a Specimen Processing Services Specialist I to perform specimen processing and phlebotomy, ensuring timely patient flow and accurate data entry. The role is fully onsite at the South Lake Union Campus, 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week).

Required: high school diploma, basic medical terminology, ability to lift 25 lbs, proficient in email/data entry, and color vision.

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.
• Phlebotomy training course (preferred).
• Washington state MA/Phlebotomist certification (or sponsored by Fred Hutch if competency assessment and training are completed) (preferred).
• Specimen handling and processing experience including accessioning, centrifuge, aliquoting, sendouts and blood banking (preferred).
• EPIC/Cadence, answering phones/handling phone inquiries from patients and staff (preferred).

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

Proficient in email/data entry

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington MA/Phlebotomist certification (preferred)

Phlebotomy training (preferred)

Tools

EPIC/Cadence

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, is seeking a Specimen Processing Services Specialist I to perform specimen processing and phlebotomy, ensuring timely patient flow and accurate data entry. The role is fully onsite at the South Lake Union Campus, 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week).

Required: high school diploma, basic medical terminology, ability to lift 25 lbs, proficient in email/data entry, and color vision.