The Clinical Technologist I, certified 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 position is located at Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E., Seattle, WA 98109.

1.0 FTE Full TIme - Fully Onsite - Variable Shifts Sun through Saturday and Holidays based on department need

• 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.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a 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:

• Prefer at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing in hematology and/or chemistry. Meets the CLIA training and experience requirements for a high complexity general supervisor in hematology and/or chemistry.

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

1.0 FTE Full TIme - Fully Onsite - Variable Shifts Sun through Saturday and Holidays based on department needAlthough Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.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).