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Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, 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 for the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

The Alliance Lab at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance South Lake Union supports outpatient oncology care. The laboratory performs testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, and Urinalysis.

• This posting is for a Certified Clincial Lab Tecnician I/II depending on applicable qualifications.
• The CTL I 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.
• The CLT II will do the above and may provide training to others as well as participate in lab inventory and projects.

Responsibilities

The CTL I:

• 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

The CTL II will do the above and:

• Complete projects with minimal supervision
• Perform specialized operational duties
• May be responsible for inventory
• May participate in new laboratory staff orientation and training

Qualifications

The CTL I requirements:

• 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

The CTL II requirements:

• 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
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical lab or research experience required.
• Shares learned information
• Performs laboratory quality control measurements
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
• Prior training/working experience in a clinical laboratory
• 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
• Knowledge and understand of applicable laboratory regulations preferred

Promotion to CLT II and III is possible after joining the Alliance Lab team following our career ladder plan. Promotion to CLT II is possible as soon as 6 months after initial training is successfully completed in the lab, promotion from CLT II to CLT III is possible as soon as 1 year after training/competency at the CLT II level.

SCCA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA facilities.

Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are fully remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.

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.

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.