At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, nursing students don’t just observe oncology care — you are part of it.
Our Nurse Technician Program provides an opportunity to be employed at a nationally recognized cancer center. As a nurse technician, you’ll gain clinical experience and build your nursing skills, judgment and professional identity, all while working alongside expert oncology nurses.
The Nurse Technician Role at Fred Hutch
Oncology is complex, fast-paced and deeply human work. As a nurse technician, you will:
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision
- Strengthen foundational nursing skills in real clinical settings
- Gain exposure to a high-acuity ambulatory infusion center
- Work with experienced oncology nurses who value teaching
- Develop professional communication within interdisciplinary teams
This role is intentionally structured to support learning while maintaining high standards of patient safety and compassionate care.
Program Components
Clinical Skill Development
Nurse technicians engage in hands-on tasks including:
- Performing patient flow, rooming and bay turnaround activities.
- Taking and interpreting vital signs, including orthostatics, and performing 12 lead EKGs.
- Documenting in the electronic medical record and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Performing clinical skills based on academic training and validated competencies under RN direction.
Professional Development and Mentorship
- Guided mentorship from experienced oncology nurses, nursing assistants and preceptors
- Opportunity to build clinical judgment skills, and professional identity
- Emphasis on therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills
- Participation in team based care, safety practices (OSHA and infection prevention), and process improvement initiatives
What You’ll Gain
This role is an investment in your professional development and includes:
- Immersive exposure to a high acuity oncology ambulatory infusion center
- Mentorship and collaboration with expert oncology nurses and interdisciplinary teams
- Expanded clinical competencies aligned with your academic training
- Experience that strengthens readiness for future RN residency opportunities
- Exposure to evidence based oncology care in a mission driven organization
Many students report increased confidence and improved clinical judgment before graduation.
Who Should Apply
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN program, in good standing, and have completed at least two quarters of clinical rotations as required in the job description.
- Maintain a current AHA BLS provider certification.
Ideal Candidates
We welcome applicants who:
- Show professionalism, reliability, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced clinical environment.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Can multitask, problem solve and respond appropriately in emergencies.
- Are interested in oncology and complex specialty care (not required but listed as preferred).
2026 Application
Application Timeline
- Applications open: Spring 2026
- Interviews: Rolling
- Start date: Summer 2026
Positions are limited and competitive, so be sure to apply early once applications open.