Acupuncturist I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Provide outpatient acupuncture services to Fred Hutch’s oncology patient population. Coordinate and implement patient care monitoring, assessment, referrals to other disciplines and patient/professional education. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect This is a .7 (28 Hours) role working a variable schedule, Monday thru Friday, out of our South Lake Union Campus.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited acupuncture graduate degree program
Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
3 years Clinical Oncology Acupuncture
Must be a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Washington or meet criteria to obtain Washington State license
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for establishing patient rapport, delivery of patient education and explaining acupuncture treatment services
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
Self-awareness and a professional demeanor
Takes initiative and uses independent judgment without detailed working procedures.
Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive, and forward-thinking manner
Able to demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volumes or staffing needs.
Able to work independently and as part of a team as the situation requires

Nice To Haves

Doctorate/ post-doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Accredited Institution
Formal training in Chinese herbal medicine
Training in research methods
Process improvement experience (lean leader, six-sigma, continuous performance improvement, etc.).
Ability to navigate organizational complexity within academic, research and/or multi-modal health systems

Responsibilities

Use evidence-based acupuncture techniques to treat oncology-related symptoms and treatment side effects using acupuncture needles and other tools.
Evaluate and document patient progress related to symptom management and services rendered.
Maintain written and verbal communications and care coordination within the interdisciplinary medical team regarding patients per department standards.
Meet regulatory and standard practice requirements (The Joint Commission, Department of Health, etc.).
Attend scheduled team meetings, case conferences, and patient care meetings as appropriate.
Provide guidance for implementing acupuncture-based research protocols.
Provide practice-specific education to professional and clinical staff, graduate students, and the lay public through training programs, lectures and seminars.
Assist as needed in the development of IM education materials.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.