Job Description
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 make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
A Fred Hutch ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who performs cancerrelated procedures including bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, diagnostic lumbar puncture with or without intrathecal chemotherapy, and intraventricular catheter (Ommaya) access with or without intraventricular chemotherapy, as well as tunneled central line removals. The APP prescribes and supervises moderate sedation for these procedures. Procedural care is provided to patients receiving care through Fred Hutch. This job opening is specifically designed to recruit an ARNP/PA-C who will work at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in South Lake Union Campus, with potential expansion to additional Fred Hutch sites as needed. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, and institutional privileges of the assigned location, and under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer at Fred Hutch.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient eligibility for procedures, including assessment of:
Indications and clinical appropriateness
Contraindications and potential risks
Expected benefits and alternatives
Anticipated complications and mitigation strategies
Perform:
Diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures with or without intrathecal anticancer agents
Diagnostic and therapeutic Ommaya reservoir access with or without intraventricular anticancer agents
Bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy
Tunneled central venous catheter removals
Additional procedures as trained and credentialed
Conduct comprehensive preprocedure evaluations
Obtain informed procedural consent in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
Provide patient and caregiver education regarding procedure expectations, risks, aftercare, and followup
Ensure highquality and adequate specimen collection for all assigned procedures
Prescribe and manage procedural moderate sedation
Maintain privileges for all assigned procedures and moderate sedation
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient care
Participate in rounds, conferences, and committee work
Engage in cancerrelated clinical research activities
Qualifications
Required:
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program awarding a Master’s degree.
Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Licensed to practice in the state of Washington.
DEA license upon credentialing/start
Current ACLS certification on hire
Minimum 1 year of ARNP or PA C experience required; preferred oncology/hematology experience.
Preferred:
Experience or familiarity with cancer related procedures including bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture, and intraventricular catheter (Ommaya) access with or without intrathecal chemotherapy, as well as tunneled central line removals
Willingness to triage and see patients in Fred Hutch Undiagnosed Mass Clinic (UDMC), providing diagnostic evaluation for patients with suspected malignancy. Involvement to be determined with APP/MD leadership based on clinic demands.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $131,000.00 to $201,456.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Although 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.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.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 (22 days if working 8 hours, 5 days per week or 18 days if working 10 hours, 4 days per week.), CME (5 days), paid sick leave, paid holidays (11 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Additional InformationWe 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.