CLIA Surveyor

About the role

The KDHE is seeking an experienced clinical laboratorian to evaluate laboratories across the state of Kansas. The ideal candidate has substantial laboratory experience, preferably across multiple laboratory disciplines and roles, and can confidently evaluate laboratory operations, procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates laboratory quality systems to determine compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Evaluates personnel, facilities, instruments, reagents, quality control, laboratory procedures and laboratory management.
• Prepares appropriate administrative and investigative reports and forms required by the CMS.
• Develops accurate, well-organized documentation of observations and factual information obtained on surveys followed by preparation and transmission to the laboratory a statement of deficiencies.
• Consults with laboratories to aid in the resolution and corrections of any problems cited.
• Makes timely recommendations to the state agency whether or not certification or licensure is in order.
• Investigates complaints.
• Conducts appropriate follow-up to the laboratory surveys.
• Monitors laboratory responses to assure timely and relevant actions are taken by laboratories.
• Performs on-going review of proficiency testing performance of CLIA certified laboratories.
• Keeps current with regulatory and technological changes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a medical technology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related fields or an associate's degree in medical technology and two years of experience in laboratory procedures/analysis.
• Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Board Certification from ASC.
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a medical technology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related fields or an associate's degree in medical technology and two years of experience in laboratory procedures/analysis.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Preferred Qualifications: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program. Board Certification (ASCP or equivalent) or meets requirements to sit for a MLS/MLT certification. Four years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Teaching and/or supervisory experience in various disciplines of the clinical laboratory. Ability to Interpret Regulations. Training and Presentation Skills.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: This position is identified as tier I where the employee enters healthcare facilities to carry out essential functions. As a tier I position, the employee must receive the Influenza Vaccination and provide proof to Human Resources annually. Complete a CMS-developed Basic Surveyor Training Course. Completion is expected to be within 3-6 months of hire. Within 12 months of hire, incumbent is required to pass a Federal Monitoring Survey (FMS).