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Advisory Laboratorian, Medical Test Site Inspection & Investigation Team DOH8633
Washington State Department of Health
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Advisory Laboratorian, Medical Test Site Inspection & Investigation Team DOH8633

Washington State Department of Health

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Posted:
May 8, 2025
Location:
Tumwater, Washington
Salary:
5643.00 - 7589.00 Monthly
Level:
Program Management/Supervisory Level

Join our team as an Advisory Laboratorian, where you will play a key role in contributing to safe care for Washingtonians by providing oversight of state licensed and federally regulated clinical and behavioral health entities across Washington. Make a difference while applying professional judgement, skills, and technical knowledge —apply today to help us ensure the communities we oversee have access to good health care and safe medical testing facilities!


The Department of Health’s Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) division is responsible for oversight of Washington State’s health care delivery system which includes licensing and regulating over 463,000 health professionals in 83 health professions and 9,000 facilities. Working closely with communities and local health partners, we build strong health systems and prevention programs across the state.


Through timely, comprehensive, consistent, and fair inspections and investigations the Office of Health Systems Oversight (OHSO) supports the department’s mission to protect the public. 

 

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 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification standards for medical test sites.
  • Developing an overall approach and creating an inspection or investigation plan by gathering information on past inspections, complaints, current laws, rules and regulations, team member/co-worker input for planning and organizing inspection and investigation processes.
  • If assigned a complaint investigation, reviewing complaint documentation and allegations to determine if a possible violation of state or federal rules/regulations is within the jurisdiction of the regulated medical test site.
  • Observing, reviewing, and evaluating the medical test site’s proficiency testing records, laboratory supervision and oversight, laboratory staff qualifications, laboratory staff training and competency assessment, testing records, quality assurance policies and effectiveness, quality control records, equipment maintenance records, and procedures during inspections and investigations to ensure health and safety standards are in compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Interviewing laboratory directors, and/or designated representatives, concerning laboratory practices, procedures, quality plan, and clinical test results. 
  • Identifying findings during inspections and investigations using laws, rules, regulations and guidelines, environmental health and safety standards, standards of care, industry guidelines, and policies and procedures to compile and prepare necessary documentation of deficiencies or violations in support of proposed corrective or legal action.
  • Creating written reports and giving verbal explanations of inspection or investigation findings.
  • Making conclusions and preparing comprehensive reports to determine regulatory compliance for state licensure of medical test sites utilizing computer programs within performance measure timelines.
 

 

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work: Ensuring health care facilities and medical testing sites meet regulations and safety standards.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team, providing support and guidance to other Advisory Laboratorians, partners, and customers.
  • Growth Opportunities: Coordinate cross-office responses to requests for consultation and interpretation of state laws, rules and regulations.
  • Work-Life Balance: Be part of a dynamic hybrid work environment with support for a healthy work-life balance.

 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a part of a mission-driven team dedicated to community health!

 

Location and Flexibility 

 

These hybrid positions are expected to perform work activities in the field in multiple geographic areas in Washington State. When not traveling for work, you may work from home, from the closest DOH facility or an alternate location. 

 

You must meet ONE of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience 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.

 

Option 1: Eight (8) or more years of clinical laboratory experience in high complexity testing in settings such as: hospital laboratory, clinical laboratory, or industrial medical laboratory which includes two (2) years of supervisory, consultative, or surveying experience. (Clinical laboratory experience includes: Immunohematology (Transfusion Services), Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Immunology, and/or Cytogenetics).  

 

Option 2: A bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, medical technology, or a closely related field; AND six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience in high complexity laboratory setting. (Clinical laboratory experience includes: Immunohematology (Transfusion Services), Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Immunology, and/or Cytogenetics.)

 

Option 3: A master’s degree in laboratory science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, medical technology, or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of clinical laboratory experience, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience in high complexity laboratory setting. (Clinical laboratory experience includes: Immunohematology (Transfusion Services), Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Immunology, and/or Cytogenetics.)

 

One of the above options, AND the following experience. 

  • National certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent nationally recognized certification agency.

 

  • Including laboratory experience evaluating principles, practices, techniques and procedures of clinical laboratory work in laboratory specialties such as Immunohematology (Transfusion Services), Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Immunology, and/or Cytogenetics according to state and federal CLIA certification laws, rules, and regulations. 

 

Note: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

 

As well as the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

  • Analysis and Problem Solving - Demonstrates ability to identify problems and address them by designing effective solutions. 
  • Communication - Delivers accessible communications (written, oral, and visual) that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 
  • Interviewing: Use effective techniques for communicating and asking questions in ways that enhance clarity, information flow, and reliability of information. 
  • Observation & Inspection: Uses visual inspection and pays close attention to details. Recognizes and responds to details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant.  Uses informed judgment, recognizes or anticipates when deviations from expected observations indicate a problem or issue that must be corrected. Identifies the most appropriate course of action in response to the observations, or to correct the situation.  Can distinguish which critical observations must be documented. Understands how to document critical observations in a way that others can understand and act upon their significance.
  • Technical and Professional Competence - Applies professional and technical knowledge and skills to fulfill job requirements and models and encourages commitment to critical thinking.

 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

 

  • One (1) year experience as an intern in a clinical medical technology program. 
  • Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience. 
  • Experience working with and interpreting medical test site state laws, rules, and regulations. 
  • Previous demonstrated experience in a regulatory, survey, inspection, investigation, or accreditation environment.  

 

NOTES:
Hybrid/Remote work is allowed.

Additional Salary Information: Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
Internal Number: DOH8633
About Washington State Department of Health
Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To accomplish all of these, we collaborate with many partners every day. We help ensure a safer and healthier Washington by: Working to improve health through disease and injury prevention, immunization, and newborn screening Providing health and safety information, education and training so people can make healthy choices Promoting a health and wellness system where we live, learn, work, play and worship Addressing environmental health hazards associated with drinking water, food, air quality and pesticide exposure Protecting you and your family by licensing healthcare professionals, investigating disease outbreaks and preparing for emergencies
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