Specimen Processing Services Specialist I
Company: College of Charleston
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
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. These
values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of
diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an
anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all
candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and
inclusion.
- Promotes and maintain effective and professional communication
with patients, clients, co-workers and Fred Hutch colleagues
- Works efficiently to minimize patient wait times
- Performs specimen processing of blood specimens
- Performs venipuncture phlebotomy
- Attendance & punctuality: is prompt for work and seeks support
and guidance if needed regarding absenteeism
- May include Patient Service Representative duties
- Proficient in the use of email, and data entry in a
Windows-based environment Responsibilities
- Performs specimen processing of blood specimens
- Performs venipuncture phlebotomy on patients, donors, research
participants and employees where required
- Able to learn computer skills in a timely manner
- Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, and
dispensing specimens to proper lab processing and sendout
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
- Responsible for receiving patients at the Alliance Laboratory
for blood draw appointments and scheduling walk-in
appointments
- May be asked to cover alternative shifts or weekends as needed
per staffing
- Has the ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing
workloads
- Ability to problem solve
- Meets attendance and punctuality expectations Qualifications
Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Proficient in the use of email, and data entry in a
Windows-based environment Preferred:
- Completion of phlebotomy training course
- Washington state MA/Phlebotomist certification (or sponsored by
Fred Hutch if competency assessment and training are
completed)
- Preferred specimen handling and processing experience including
accessioning, centrifuge, aliquoting, sendouts and blood
banking
- Preferred EPIC/Cadence, answering phones/handling phone
inquiries from patients and staff A statement describing your
commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity,
inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made
through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists. The
hourly pay range for this position is from $20.53 to $29.23 and pay
offered will be based on experience and qualifications. 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), and partially paid sabbatical leave
(up to 6 months). Our Commitment to Diversity We are proud to be an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans
Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to
cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and
experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We
encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 our
Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling
206-667-4700.
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Keywords: College of Charleston, Seattle , Specimen Processing Services Specialist I, Other , Seattle, Washington
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