Phlebotomist I-Specimen Collection

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.22 to $31.63 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

 

This is a part time .50 FTE position.  The location is South Lake Union.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.  

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.