Job Title

Specimen Processing Services Specialist I

Job Description

The Specimen Processing Services Specialist I promotes and maintains effective and professional communication with patients, clients, co-workers and Fred Hutch colleagues. The Tech works efficiently to minimize patient wait times, performs specimen processing of blood specimens/venipuncture phlebotomy. Responsibilities may include transfusion support duties. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job in order to carry out the primary responsibilities. The specialist may be asked to cover alternative shifts or weekends as needed per staffing.

Responsibilities

1. Promotes and maintain effective and professional communication with patients, clients, co-workers and Fred Hutch colleagues
2. Works efficiently to minimize patient wait times
3. Performs specimen processing of blood specimens
4. Performs venipuncture phlebotomy
5. Attendance & punctuality: is prompt for work and seeks support and guidance if needed regarding absenteeism
6. May include Patient Service Representative duties
7. Proficient in the use of email, and data entry in a Windows-based environment
8. Performs specimen processing of blood specimens
9. Performs venipuncture phlebotomy on patients, donors, research participants and employees where required
10. Able to learn computer skills in a timely manner
11. Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, and dispensing specimens to proper lab processing and sendout sites
12. Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance programs and projects
13. Records variances of standard policies and procedures in Patient Safety Net accurately and where required
14. Responsible for receiving patients at the Alliance Laboratory for blood draw appointments and scheduling walk-in appointments
15. May be asked to cover alternative shifts or weekends as needed per staffing
16. Has the ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing workloads
17. Ability to problem solve
18. Meets attendance and punctuality expectations

Qualifications

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing workloads
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficient in the use of email, and data entry in a Windows-based environment
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

• Completion of phlebotomy training course
• Washington state MA/Phlebotomist certification (or sponsored by Fred Hutch if competency assessment and training are completed)
• Previous experience in clinical laboratory setting
• Specimen handling and processing experience including accessioning, centrifuge, aliquoting, send outs and blood banking
• Experience with EPIC/Cadence, answering phones/handling phone inquiries from patients and staff
• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS)

The hourly pay range for this position is from $24.02 to $34.19 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week Sat through Wed - Fully OnsiteFred 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).

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.