Anatomic Pathology Manager

The Vancouver Clinic, Inc. P.S.; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

Long term disability

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Vancouver Clinic, Inc. P.S. is seeking an experienced Anatomic Pathology Manager to lead the laboratory, oversee daily operations, staffing, quality, compliance, and budgeting. You will apply Lean principles, drive improvements, and collaborate with clinical teams and external partners to expand services.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and analytical skills, with a commitment to staff development and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of technologist-level experience in pathology.
• At least 1 year supervisory experience in Histology/Pathology.
• Experience in Grossing, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, IHC preferred.
• HT (ASCP) required; HTL (ASCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the anatomic pathology laboratory.
• Lead staffing, quality management, regulatory compliance, and budgeting.
• Apply Lean principles to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and external partners to advance services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Staff development

Lean principles

Education

Associate of Science degree

Bachelor's degree in Science

HT (ASCP) required

HTL (ASCP) preferred

Tools

IHC techniques

Job description

Vancouver Clinic is hiring an experienced Anatomic Pathology Manager to lead our anatomic pathology laboratory. Reporting to the Laboratory and Pathology Administrative Director, you’ll oversee daily operations, staffing, quality management, regulatory compliance, and budgeting to ensure accurate, timely patient results. You’ll engage and inspire staff through servant leadership, apply Lean principles to improve workflows, and collaborate with clinical teams and external partners to advance technology and expand laboratory services. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a commitment to staff development, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient care.

Location

Padden Commerce Park (12019 NE 99th Street – Vancouver, WA 98662)

Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Hiring range

Hiring range generally between $89,800.00 to $111,000 annually, with placement within the range based on relevant experience.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree requires.
• Bachelor's of Science degree preferred.
• HTL (ASCP) preferred.
• HT (ASCP) required
• Minimum of 4 years of experience at the technologist level required.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in Histology / Pathology field required.
• Experience in all areas of Pathology lab including Grossing, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, special stains and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) preferred.
• Experience in instrument and process validation and verification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience hiring, managing, and developing direct reports, including others who manage staff required.

Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions. This includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender affirming treatment. The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas, is an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.

Pay Range

$88,037.00 - $132,055.00

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

Total Rewards Program

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.).
• 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%.
• Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.

Vancouver Clinic CARES! Compassion. Advocacy. Respect. Excellence. Safety. Our mission is to provide a culture of compassion and respect for our patients and for one another, while delivering excellent high-quality care. Our employees are vital to our growth and progress, and with that objective we embrace diversity and endeavor to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to succeed in a safe environment.