Anatomic Pathology Manager

Vancouver Clinic • Vancouver, WA

1d • $88,037 - $132,055 • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Clinic is hiring an experienced Anatomic Pathology Manager to lead its anatomic pathology laboratory. Reporting to the Laboratory and Pathology Administrative Director, the manager oversees daily operations, staffing, quality management, regulatory compliance, and budgeting to ensure accurate and timely patient results. The role uses servant leadership to engage and inspire staff, applies Lean principles to improve workflows, and collaborates with clinical teams and external partners to advance technology and expand laboratory services. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills and is committed to staff development, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient care.

The position is located at Padden Commerce Park in Vancouver, Washington, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The stated hiring range is generally $89,800 to $111,000 annually, with placement based on relevant experience. A separate pay range is listed as $88,037 to $132,055.

The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care across a wide range of medical decisions is an essential function of all positions at Vancouver Clinic. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screening and immunization requirements.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree required.
• HT (ASCP) certification required.
• At least 4 years of experience at the technologist level required.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in the Histology/Pathology field required.
• At least 1 year of experience hiring, managing, and developing direct reports, including others who manage staff, required.
• Ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• HTL (ASCP) preferred.
• Experience in all areas of the pathology laboratory, including grossing, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC), preferred.
• Experience in instrument and process validation and verification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills; commitment to staff development, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the anatomic pathology laboratory and oversee daily operations.
• Oversee staffing, quality management, regulatory compliance, and budgeting.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient results.
• Engage and inspire staff through servant leadership.
• Apply Lean principles to improve workflows.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and external partners to advance technology and expand laboratory services.
• Hire, manage, and develop direct reports, including others who manage staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and legal services.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%.
• Competitive total rewards program; benefit eligibility and compensation and time-off programs depend on factors including position type and FTE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree