Phlebotomist II - Overlake Clinic

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.

 

Working in a fast paced and complex healthcare environment the professional Phlebotomist II 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. The Phlebotomist II is flexible in supporting other team(s) in the department.

• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs all primary responsibilities of the Phlebotomist I.
• Competency assessed to support the Staging Area in the Alliance Lab when required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• WA State MA/Phlebotomy Certification
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers
• Minimum 1 year working as a Phlebotomist I or successful completion of the Alliance Lab Career Ladder for Phlebotomist II
• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing workloads.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Flexibility in meeting daily assignments based on the department's needs.
• Ability to problem solve via available electronic resources, ie policy review

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic.
• 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 $22.21 to $31.61 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 encoura