Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Analyze and report high complexity testing on donor and patient samples. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or technical resources to internal or external customers. Perform on-call duties as required. Provide guidance and training to team members and applies subject-matter expertise to facilitate problem resolution and optimize lab activities. Must maintain state or board certification, if applicable, and attend continuing education programs. Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities): Recognize, report, and resolve discrepant conditions and bring them to the attention of the laboratory supervisor. Perform routine troubleshooting, problem solving, vendor communication and software maintenance. Interpret and report serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level. Perform and review quality control as directed. Assist in the review and interpretation of results; prepare and may review final reports, written or electronic. Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace. May participate in special projects. Analyze and summarize testing data. May train, retrain and contribute input into annual competency assessments of staff. Assist in the general oversight of daily operations including compliance and quality improvement activities. Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders. Perform internal and external customer education. May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external. Function as the IT liaison for the laboratory by working with BHQ IT and HLA team to help in management of IT tickets, software validations and access, developing improved and paperless processes, updating and developing electronic and automated support for the laboratory. Standard Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Mon-Fri WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification required. CHT(ASHI) or CHS(ASHI) certification preferred. Licensure if required by the state. Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical or biotech laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Some IT background, preferred. Management Experience: N/A Pay Range: $60-101k BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. Medical, Dental Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO + Holidays 401K with 5% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Feb 14, 2024
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Analyze and report high complexity testing on donor and patient samples. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or technical resources to internal or external customers. Perform on-call duties as required. Provide guidance and training to team members and applies subject-matter expertise to facilitate problem resolution and optimize lab activities. Must maintain state or board certification, if applicable, and attend continuing education programs. Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities): Recognize, report, and resolve discrepant conditions and bring them to the attention of the laboratory supervisor. Perform routine troubleshooting, problem solving, vendor communication and software maintenance. Interpret and report serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level. Perform and review quality control as directed. Assist in the review and interpretation of results; prepare and may review final reports, written or electronic. Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace. May participate in special projects. Analyze and summarize testing data. May train, retrain and contribute input into annual competency assessments of staff. Assist in the general oversight of daily operations including compliance and quality improvement activities. Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders. Perform internal and external customer education. May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external. Function as the IT liaison for the laboratory by working with BHQ IT and HLA team to help in management of IT tickets, software validations and access, developing improved and paperless processes, updating and developing electronic and automated support for the laboratory. Standard Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Mon-Fri WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification required. CHT(ASHI) or CHS(ASHI) certification preferred. Licensure if required by the state. Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical or biotech laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Some IT background, preferred. Management Experience: N/A Pay Range: $60-101k BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. Medical, Dental Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO + Holidays 401K with 5% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Analyze and report high complexity testing on donor and patient samples. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or technical resources to internal or external customers. Perform on-call duties as required. Provide guidance and training to team members and applies subject-matter expertise to facilitate problem resolution and optimize lab activities. Must maintain state or board certification, if applicable, and attend continuing education programs. Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities): Recognize, report, and resolve discrepant conditions and bring them to the attention of the laboratory supervisor. Perform routine troubleshooting, problem solving, vendor communication and software maintenance. Interpret and report serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level. Perform and review quality control as directed. Assist in the review and interpretation of results; prepare and may review final reports, written or electronic. Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace. May participate in special projects. Analyze and summarize testing data. May train, retrain and contribute input into annual competency assessments of staff. Assist in the general oversight of daily operations including compliance and quality improvement activities. Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders. Perform internal and external customer education. May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external. Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of donor and patient blood samples to include ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents. Standard Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Mon-Fri WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification required. CHT(ASHI) or CHS(ASHI) certification preferred. Licensure if required by the state. Experience: Minimum 1 year of HLA or molecular laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Pay Range: $60-101k BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. Medical, Dental Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO + Holidays 401K with 5% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Feb 14, 2024
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Analyze and report high complexity testing on donor and patient samples. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or technical resources to internal or external customers. Perform on-call duties as required. Provide guidance and training to team members and applies subject-matter expertise to facilitate problem resolution and optimize lab activities. Must maintain state or board certification, if applicable, and attend continuing education programs. Perform work in compliance with accrediting agency standards. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities): Recognize, report, and resolve discrepant conditions and bring them to the attention of the laboratory supervisor. Perform routine troubleshooting, problem solving, vendor communication and software maintenance. Interpret and report serologic, molecular, and immunologic procedures that may include, but are not limited to, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequence-based typing, STR analysis, probe hybridization/detection, cytotoxic crossmatching, antibody screening/identification by Luminex and/or ELISA assays and other procedures as defined. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level. Perform and review quality control as directed. Assist in the review and interpretation of results; prepare and may review final reports, written or electronic. Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace. May participate in special projects. Analyze and summarize testing data. May train, retrain and contribute input into annual competency assessments of staff. Assist in the general oversight of daily operations including compliance and quality improvement activities. Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders. Perform internal and external customer education. May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address the needs of customers both internal and external. Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of donor and patient blood samples to include ordering, receiving, inspection and preparation of supplies and reagents. Standard Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Mon-Fri WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification required. CHT(ASHI) or CHS(ASHI) certification preferred. Licensure if required by the state. Experience: Minimum 1 year of HLA or molecular laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Pay Range: $60-101k BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. Medical, Dental Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO + Holidays 401K with 5% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, you will develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to Apply
To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Hillsboro--OHA--Evergreen-Parkway/Clinical-Laboratory-Inspector--Compliance-Specialist-3--Limited-Duration--Hillsboro--OR--Remote-w-Occasional-On-Site-_REQ-115981
Close Date: 03/26/2023
Mar 09, 2023
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, you will develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to Apply
To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Hillsboro--OHA--Evergreen-Parkway/Clinical-Laboratory-Inspector--Compliance-Specialist-3--Limited-Duration--Hillsboro--OR--Remote-w-Occasional-On-Site-_REQ-115981
Close Date: 03/26/2023
REQ-115981
Application Deadline : 2/12/2023
Salary Range: $5,148 - $7,902 Monthly
Work Location: Hillsboro, OR (Remote w/Occasional On-Site)
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, will also develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
Benefits:
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and Retirement plans
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
Becoming an anti-racist organization
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Working Conditions:
The work in this role may be conducted primarily remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. On occasion, there will be times when the work will be conducted on-site. On-site work is located at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, 7202 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
Jan 31, 2023
Full time
REQ-115981
Application Deadline : 2/12/2023
Salary Range: $5,148 - $7,902 Monthly
Work Location: Hillsboro, OR (Remote w/Occasional On-Site)
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR has a career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Inspector (Compliance Specialist 3) to perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing.
This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the clinical Laboratory Inspector, you will perform surveys and assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program for the Laboratory Compliance (LC) section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). You’ll work independently to assign and track all clinical laboratory inspections to assure they occur on schedule and to assure complaints against clinical, drug testing and health screening testing permit laboratories are investigated timely. You’ll perform inspections for clinical laboratory testing, non-medical substance of abuse testing and health screen permit testing. You will determine if deficiencies pose an immediate jeopardy to the public and take action that may include the laboratory to stop testing until compliance can be assured, determine if deficiencies will be cited at the standard level, condition level, or if the problems are immediate and serious and there is a potential for a negative patient outcome, and determine if the laboratories allegation of compliance or plan of correction is adequate to correct the cited deficiencies.
In this role, will also develop checklist or job aids to inspect nonroutine specialties such as cytogenetics, histocompatibility, nuclear medicine, electron microscopy, DNA and PCR or substance of abuse testing, to assure regulations are being met. You will determine if new testing methodologies developed by the laboratory, produces accurate results and that the test is developed on good scientific principles. You’ll develop and monitor the section quality assurance parameters required by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and stay proficient in Medicare/Medicaid laboratory billing requirements in order to consult with laboratories and DMAP to assure appropriate laboratory specialty certification. In addition, you will apply Federal regulations for clinical laboratory testing and enforce State statue and rules for substance of abuse and health screen testing services for 4000 laboratories, guide the Administrative Specialist 2 assigned to the section and help them answer technical questions addressed to the program, and speak at professional meetings to train and advise clinical laboratories on the changes or updates to the Federal and State regulations.
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
Benefits:
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and Retirement plans
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
Becoming an anti-racist organization
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND four years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
A master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology, or a related field AND two years of laboratory training and experience, or both, in performing high complexity testing, and compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations.
Requested Skills
Possess considerable knowledge and stay technically current in all areas pertaining to clinical laboratory testing and must also have extensive knowledge and state/federal laboratory regulations.
Meet CMS requirements for clinical laboratory surveyor (bachelor’s or master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology).
Qualify as a technical supervisor under CLIA with clinical laboratory experience in all specialties except pathology.
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
Familiar with potential biological and chemical threats agents.
Experience surveying, evaluating, interpreting, and apply complex regulations independently deciding on the level of citation, document findings and prepare investigative reports, enforce regulations.
Experience writing deficiency citations in a clear manner describing the findings in enough detail to indicate how regulations are not met and the deficiencies are clear to a judge in a court of law.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Working Conditions:
The work in this role may be conducted primarily remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. On occasion, there will be times when the work will be conducted on-site. On-site work is located at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, 7202 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.