Phlebotomist I-Specimen Collection

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

5d•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. Working in a fast paced and complex healthcare environment the professional phlebotomist works directly with patients and colleagues to collect specimens via venipuncture and provide patient education for the self-collection of other lab orderables, namely urine and stool. Promotes and maintain effective and professional communication with patients, clients, co-workers and Fred Hutch colleagues Works efficiently to minimize patient wait times Attendance & punctuality – is prompt for work and seeks support and guidance if needed regarding absenteeism This is a part time .50 FTE position. The location is South Lake Union.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
WA State MA/Phlebotomy Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers
Professional verbal and written communication.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing workloads.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Nice To Haves

6 months working in a fast-paced customer service environment
6 months phlebotomy experience preferred
Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic.
Preferred EPIC/Cadence, answering phones/handling phone inquiries from patients and staff

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy on patients, donors, research participants and employees of all ages.
Prepare patient and collection equipment according to established specimen collection policies and procedures.
In collaboration with the patient, verify the patients name and DOB prior to the procedure and after labeling the collected specimens, before the patient leaves the blood draw area.
Instruct patients on proper collection of urine and stool specimens.
Develop professional working relationships with colleagues via direct and timely communication.
Records variances of standard policies and procedures in Patient Safety Net accurately and where required