Nurse Technician - Infusion - Per Diem

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 makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• 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 12-lead 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Successfully completed 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
• 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

Skills

• Enrolled nursing student
• Hands-on clinical experience
• Supports the delivery of direct and indirect patient care
• Foundational nursing skills
• Exposure to oncology, immunotherapy, and blood and marrow transplant (BMT) care
• Fast-paced, high-acuity ambulatory setting

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is from $28.47, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

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.