Clinical Laboratory Inspector
5 months ago
The in Hillsboro, Oregon 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, permanent, classified position and is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.
What you will 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) team in the Regulatory 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.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Desired Attributes:
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 creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
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.
We offer exceptional for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here:
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year.
3 additional paid personal business days each year.
8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the .
Student Loan Forgiveness; opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
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.
Working Conditions:
Acceptable working conditions support a hybrid schedule with both in office and remote work. The work role may be conducted remotely up to two days each week with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. At least three days each week the work will need to be conducted onsite. When on-site work is required, the position is located at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, 7202 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
Must have a valid driver’s license or other acceptable method of transportation. Extensive statewide travel is required, approximately 12 weeks per year, by car, usually alone and frequently overnight. May require out-of-state travel 1-2 times per year by plane.
Directions to Apply:
Please fill out the online application and questionnaire and submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualifies you for this position.
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