Specimen Processing Technician I (Onsite)

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite health clinic

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Specimen Processing Services Specialist I to perform blood specimen processing and venipuncture, while maintaining efficient patient flow. The role is fully onsite at the South Lake Union campus, 1.0 FTE, with potential shifts on weekends as needed.

Excellent communication and basic computer skills are required. Hires will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, ensure accurate record-keeping, and support transfusion-related activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Proficient in email and data entry in a Windows-based environment.
• Must be able to differentiate colors and pass a color vision screen.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing of blood specimens.
• Performs venipuncture phlebotomy on patients, donors, research participants and employees as needed.
• Learn computer skills in a timely manner.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, and dispensing to proper sites.
• Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance programs.
• Records variances of standard policies in Patient Safety Net.
• Receives patients at the Alliance Laboratory for blood draw appointments and schedules walk-ins.
• May cover alternative shifts or weekends per staffing needs.
• Work well under pressure and adapt to changing workloads.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and reliability.

Skills

Phlebotomy/Venipuncture

Medical terminology

Data entry

Email proficiency

Color vision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Specimen Processing Services Specialist I to perform blood specimen processing and venipuncture, while maintaining efficient patient flow. The role is fully onsite at the South Lake Union campus, 1.0 FTE, with potential shifts on weekends as needed.

Excellent communication and basic computer skills are required. Hires will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, ensure accurate record-keeping, and support transfusion-related activities.