Confluence Health
Salary Range
$39.33 - $61.57
Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow‑capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
CH Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long‑Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential
For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Summary Provide high level support for the performance of moderate to high complexity procedures within a section or major division of the pathology laboratory. Perform administrative functions in support of optimal laboratory function by the implementation of quality directed/cost effective procedures; and to carry out hospital and laboratory policies. Provide direction to laboratory staff and students; exercise expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures.
Position Reports To:
Anatomic Pathology Manager
Essential Functions
Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the designated laboratory sections.
Performs all manual and automated testing in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and provides technical consultation on test ordering and interpretation of results for designated sections.
Appropriate test selection, with adequate method verification, including research and interaction with vendors. Development and maintenance of effective inventory control systems for reagents and testing supplies.
Development of policies, job aids and maintenance records, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and personnel documentation.
Supervising enrollment in CMS approved proficiency testing programs and ensures proficiency testing samples are tested and reviewed by appropriate staff. Including carrying out corrective actions recommended by CLIA Lab Director, Consultant, Proficiency Testing, CLIA or other regulatory/accrediting bodies.
Ensuring and supervising the development of effective quality management, quality improvement, quality assessment, and quality control programs.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot QC results for accuracy and acceptability and taking responsibility for follow‑up, including documentation of remedial actions, and identifying systems for maintenance by keeping appropriate documentation on test systems.
Establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process.
Assists with developing and overseeing department personnel performance and competency, including training and/or directing staff in the use of new procedures and instrumentation.
Ensures all specimens are processed, tested and results verified in a timely manner.
Resolution of technical problems in accordance with policy and procedure, including overseeing maintenance and troubleshooting of technical equipment.
Ensuring that patient/client results are not reported until corrective actions are taken, and test systems are functioning properly.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
Education Requirement - Must be qualified by education and experience by one of the following combinations:
Doctoral or master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences, or clinical laboratory sciences, with one year of training and/or experience in non‑waived testing.
OR bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, or medical technology with at least two years of experience in specific area of responsibility for moderate complexity testing, and four years of experience in specific area of responsibility for high complexity testing.
Certification Requirement:
Certification as HTL (ASCP), or HT (ASCP).
Desired:
3‑5 years of experience in Histology.
Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
Walking - F
Sitting/Standing - F
Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
Climbing - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
Crawling/Kneeling - O
Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
Twisting/Turning - F
Repetitive Movement - O
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a pathology laboratory. Tasks involve the potential for exposure to blood or body fluids containing blood, or other potentially infectious materials, exposure to toxic chemicals, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
Job Classification
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
Hourly/Salary:
Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position
Unprotected Heights - No
Heat - No
Cold - No
Mechanical Hazards - Yes
Hazardous Substances - Yes
Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
Lighting - No
Noise - Yes
Ionizing/Non‑Ionizing Radiation - No
Infectious Diseases - Yes
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Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow‑capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
CH Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long‑Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential
For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Summary Provide high level support for the performance of moderate to high complexity procedures within a section or major division of the pathology laboratory. Perform administrative functions in support of optimal laboratory function by the implementation of quality directed/cost effective procedures; and to carry out hospital and laboratory policies. Provide direction to laboratory staff and students; exercise expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures.
Position Reports To:
Anatomic Pathology Manager
Essential Functions
Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the designated laboratory sections.
Performs all manual and automated testing in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and provides technical consultation on test ordering and interpretation of results for designated sections.
Appropriate test selection, with adequate method verification, including research and interaction with vendors. Development and maintenance of effective inventory control systems for reagents and testing supplies.
Development of policies, job aids and maintenance records, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and personnel documentation.
Supervising enrollment in CMS approved proficiency testing programs and ensures proficiency testing samples are tested and reviewed by appropriate staff. Including carrying out corrective actions recommended by CLIA Lab Director, Consultant, Proficiency Testing, CLIA or other regulatory/accrediting bodies.
Ensuring and supervising the development of effective quality management, quality improvement, quality assessment, and quality control programs.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot QC results for accuracy and acceptability and taking responsibility for follow‑up, including documentation of remedial actions, and identifying systems for maintenance by keeping appropriate documentation on test systems.
Establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process.
Assists with developing and overseeing department personnel performance and competency, including training and/or directing staff in the use of new procedures and instrumentation.
Ensures all specimens are processed, tested and results verified in a timely manner.
Resolution of technical problems in accordance with policy and procedure, including overseeing maintenance and troubleshooting of technical equipment.
Ensuring that patient/client results are not reported until corrective actions are taken, and test systems are functioning properly.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
Education Requirement - Must be qualified by education and experience by one of the following combinations:
Doctoral or master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences, or clinical laboratory sciences, with one year of training and/or experience in non‑waived testing.
OR bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, or medical technology with at least two years of experience in specific area of responsibility for moderate complexity testing, and four years of experience in specific area of responsibility for high complexity testing.
Certification Requirement:
Certification as HTL (ASCP), or HT (ASCP).
Desired:
3‑5 years of experience in Histology.
Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
Walking - F
Sitting/Standing - F
Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
Climbing - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
Crawling/Kneeling - O
Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
Twisting/Turning - F
Repetitive Movement - O
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a pathology laboratory. Tasks involve the potential for exposure to blood or body fluids containing blood, or other potentially infectious materials, exposure to toxic chemicals, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
Job Classification
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
Hourly/Salary:
Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position
Unprotected Heights - No
Heat - No
Cold - No
Mechanical Hazards - Yes
Hazardous Substances - Yes
Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
Lighting - No
Noise - Yes
Ionizing/Non‑Ionizing Radiation - No
Infectious Diseases - Yes
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