Clinical Technologist I

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.

The Clinical Technologist I - Certified - FLOAT position performs lab tests, and processes on patient samples or products which involves operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of clinical data and complying with the laboratory QA/QC program.

This role may be based at South Lake Union with oversight at the community sites, requiring traveling between these sites depending on coverage needed:

• Fred Hutch at Evergreen Health, 12040 NE 128th St, Suite Silver 1600, Kirkland, WA  98034
• Fred Hutch Peninsula Clinic, 19917 Seventh Ave. NE, Suite 100, Poulsbo WA 98370
• Fred Hutch at Overlake Cancer Center, 1135 116th Ave NE, Suite 250, Bellevue, WA 98004

The schedule will be variable, Monday - Friday. Shifts will be at the following times: 6:30am-3pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4pm, or 9:00am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities

• As a Float position, the tech will be going to different community sites (Bellevue, Kirkland, Poulsbo) as needed to provide coverage
• Handles biological specimens and products; performs clinical assays and lab processes by following the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operates analytical instruments, compiles and analyzes clinical data, verifies its accuracy, and reports results
• Performs laboratory quality controls measurements.
• Prepares reagents and materials for clinical procedures.
• Enters patient and specimen information and results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical instruments.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR An associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training that includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination AND have laboratory training that includes completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by an HHS-approved organization, or at least 3 months documented laboratory training is each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Histocompatibility Technologist or equivalent certification with certified maintenance (as required by individual certification) of continuing education through ASCP, AMT, AAB, ABHI or equivalent agency
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Manual computation skills
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment.
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Preferred:

• Preferred one year of clinical lab or research.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $38.69 to $58.02 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

This role may be based at South Lake Union with oversight at the community sites, requiring traveling between these sites depending on coverage needed:

• Fred Hutch at Evergreen Health, 12040 NE 128th St, Suite Silver 1600, Kirkland, WA  98034
• Fred Hutch Peninsula Clinic, 19917 Seventh Ave. NE, Suite 100, Poulsbo WA 98370
• Fred Hutch at Overlake Cancer Center, 1135 116th Ave NE, Suite 250, Bellevue, WA 98004

The schedule will be variable, Monday - Friday. Shifts will be at the following times: 6:30am-3pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4pm, or 9:00am-5:30pm.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.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). 

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.

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