Specimen Processing Services Specialist I - Pathology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Services Specialist I – Pathology accessions and processes specimens, prepares bone marrow aspirate smears, and prepares samples for delivery to offsite laboratories. The position may also perform additional laboratory procedures and related tasks, including specimen preparation, calculations and routine tests, specimen inventory and database maintenance, chemical mixing, and operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. This role is fully onsite at Fred Hutch’s Downtown South Lake Union Campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job. The hourly pay range is $25.11 to $35.75, based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutch offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial security.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Computer and keyboard proficiency.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and by phone, and in writing, clearly, concisely, and professionally.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework emphasizing laboratory science.
Specimen handling and processing experience, including accessioning.
Proficiency in laboratory information systems.
Experience answering phones and handling phone inquiries from patients and staff.
Washington State MA/Phlebotomist certification, or eligibility for Fred Hutch sponsorship if competency assessment and training are completed.
Completion of a phlebotomy training course.

Responsibilities

Receive, accession, and process various specimens according to protocol and in a timely manner.
Correctly identify the testing location for specimens.
Prepare, stain, and quality-check bone marrow aspirate smears, touch preps, and peripheral blood smears.
Perform slide scanning tasks, including cleaning and loading slides, importing data into a database, and accurately labeling image files.
Prepare specimens, mix chemicals, and operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Monitor and maintain refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, and water baths.
Accurately record variances from standard policies and procedures in Safety Net when required.
Triage phone calls.
Load tissue processors and complete daily laboratory shutdown activities.
Consult with technologists, the supervisor, and/or the manager regarding problematic samples.
Assist with laboratory projects as needed.