Nurse Technician

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 Nurse Technician role provides an enrolled nursing student the opportunity to gain handson clinical experience in a professional healthcare environment. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Technician supports the delivery of direct and indirect patient care while developing foundational nursing skills. This role offers exposure to oncology, immunotherapy, and blood and marrow transplant (BMT) care in a fastpaced, highacuity ambulatory setting.
• Functions within the scope of the Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC) role (see NAC job description) and may perform additional clinical skills for which the Nurse Technician has received training and demonstrated competency through their nursing program.
• Authorized clinical skills must be verified by the nursing program. A signed school clinical skills list is required upon hire and at the beginning of each academic quarter, as requested by the supervisor.

This position is a per diem position at our Southlake Union location. The days/hours for this position is variable and could include weekends and evenings

• Assists with patient flow and rooming activities
• Prepares patient care areas, including bay turnaround between patients
• Performs equipment checks (e.g., wall oxygen, suction, otoscope, ophthalmoscope)
• Obtains and documents vital signs, weight, orthostatic vital signs, and recognizes abnormal parameters
• Performs 12lead EKGs
• Implements fall prevention strategies, including safe patient mobilization and lift equipment use
• Documents care in the electronic medical record
• Adheres to OSHA safety standards, infection prevention practices, and HIPAA requirements
• Demonstrates therapeutic and professional communication with patients and team members
• Performs courier duties for Pharmacy, as assigned
• Performs additional duties consistent with training, verified competencies, and delegated by the supervising registered nurse.

Required:

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a Washington State Board of Nursing approved accredited associate degree (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Successful completion of at least two academic quarters that included a clinical component prior to hire.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years.
• Demonstrates engagement in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Responds effectively to emergency and disaster situations in accordance with organizational policies
• Proficient in electronic communication tools and standard office software
• Functions effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment
• Demonstrates strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Utilizes telecommunication and electronic systems appropriately
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient-and family-centered care

Preferred:

• Entering the final year of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program
• Interest in learning about oncology and complex patient populations.

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.