Advisory Laboratorian – DOH8080

Are you passionate and ready to make a significant impact on public health in Washington State?  Do you have a passion for improving patient safety and ensuring Medical Test Site Laboratories are meeting state and federal standards? Join our Medical Test Site Inspection and Investigation Team as an Advisory Laboratorian!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled individual who possesses professional expertise in laboratory sciences and who is detail oriented.

This recruitment is for a full-time, permanent, Advisory Laboratorian position.

Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA)

Office of Health Systems Oversight

Location:  Tumwater, WA (flexible/hybrid)

Make a difference.

As an Advisory Laboratorian, you’ll support the Department’s mission to work with others to protect and improve the health of people in the state of Washington by providing professional and technical expertise and serve as an agency expert in conducting inspections and investigations of state licensed and federal CLIA certified medical testing facilities recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting on-site and off-site inspections and investigations in multiple geographic areas within Washington State to determine compliance with state licensing and federal CLIA certification standard for medical test sites, applying professional judgement, skills, and technical knowledge.     
  1. Leading and directing initial and routine inspections and/ or complaint investigation coordination of assigned facilities under the direction of the Medical Test Site Survey and Investigation Manager. 
  2. Developing an overall approach and creating an inspection or investigation plan by gathering information on past inspections, complaints, current laws and rules, and team member/co-worker input for planning and organizing inspection or investigation processes. 
  3. Ensuring health and safety standards are in compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
  4. Serving as primary point of contact with the facility representative and Office of Health Systems Oversight management during an inspection or investigation.
  5. Conducting on-site follow-up re-visits, when appropriate, at the medical test site to ensure the facility has met established standards or other regulatory requirements included in the plan of correction. 
• Utilizing computer programs and databases in conjunction with state and federal CLIA laws, rules, and regulations to create written reports and give verbal explanations of inspection or investigation findings. Utilizing databases and storage systems to adhere to required document retention timeframes. Participating in legal proceedings related to enforcement actions associated with assigned inspections or investigations. 

Our Ideal Candidate. 

Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative. 

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

Note: Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

AND (for BOTH above options) the following:

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of work involving vulnerable individuals through facility oversight activities, this position is subject to passing a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Desired Skills & Preferred Experience:

• One (1) or more years of experience as an intern in a clinical medical technology program. 
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience. 
• Experience working with and interpreting medical test site state laws, rules, and regulations. 
• Demonstrated experience using the following Microsoft Office software:
  1. MS Word to create, format, edit, preview, print, and save documents.
  2. MS Outlook to compose, send and respond to electronic mail, update calendars, and create meeting requests.
  3. MS Excel and/or Access to input data, design and create reports containing table relationships and look up fields and apply advanced filters and queries.

Join a great team and lead us into the future

The Health System Quality Assurance division help prevent injuries, develop health systems, and improve patient safety by working closely with communities and local health partners. Our over 500 employees regulate and support more than 463,000 health professionals in 85 health professions and 11,000 health groups and programs. Learn more about what we do on our external site.

The Office of Health Systems Oversight contributes to safe care for Washingtonians by providing oversight of state licensed and federally regulated clinical and behavioral health entities, and by ensuring they meet applicable standards.

We achieve this through timely, comprehensive, consistent, and fair reviews, inspections, and investigations; providing reports that identify areas of non-compliance with existing regulations and when required, initiate enforcement action to protect the public.

Work Location & Flexibility

This position is a hybrid – telework (mobile work) position. If reporting to a duty station is needed, this position will report to Tumwater. Traveling throughout the state of Washington is required. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance or work activities, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater duty station, as needed. 

Work that matters

Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices. 

About DOH

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.

Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.  

How to Apply

Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• Application packets must include the following:
  • A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
  • A current resume (without personal pictures).
  • Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

• Do not submit private information including social security numbers, year of birth, etc. 

Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Union Representation

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.  

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.  

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations:

If you have questions about this position, please contact Danielle Dahm at, Danielle.Dahm@doh.wa.gov. 

For persons with disabilities, this document is available in other formats, please call 800-525-0127 (TDD/TTY 711) or email doh.information@doh.wa.gov.

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Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

     With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Frequently travel throughout Washington by personal vehicle or motor pool vehicle, including overnight stays that may occur weekly due to work schedule demands.
• Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments, as assigned.
• Due to the sensitive nature of work involving vulnerable individuals through facility oversight activities, this position is subject to passing a criminal history background check prior to employment.

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