Specimen Processing Services Specialist II - Per Diem

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

2d•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. The Specimen Processing Services Specialist II applies the knowledge of specialty testing in performing venipuncture phlebotomy, processing specimens and staffing transfusion support. This role is primarily responsible for assisting with the coordination of daily workflow in the lab, participating in cross-department projects, troubleshooting and resolving issue and may participate in training staff. Per Diem - Fully Onsite - Sunday through following Sat - variable schedule based omn department needs

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Competency as Tech I or minimum of one year work experience in a laboratory environment.
Experience with use of Electronic Medical Records system
WA State MA/Phlebotomist certification for Phlebotomist role.
WA State Surgical Tech registration required if assisting with bone marrow collection
Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
Proficient in the use of email, and data entry in a Windows-based environment
Demonstrates initiative as evidenced by advancing technical skills, sharing knowledge with others and taking on more responsibility.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Ability to lift 25 lbs
Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Nice To Haves

Completion of phlebotomy training course
Intermediate ability with MS Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Performs specimen processing of laboratory samples
Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting and dispensing specimens to proper lab processing and send out 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
May include Patient Service Representative duties
Assists with the coordination of daily workflow
Troubleshoots and collaborates with other departments to resolve issues
May participate in department and/or Fred Hutch process improvement initiative
Demonstrates professionalism
Will perform either bone marrow assistant duties and/or the Transfusion Service Support function
May participate in training and mentoring of new employees
Has the ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing workloads
Ability to problem solve
Meets attendance and punctuality expecatations