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Kansas Department of Health and Environment · 1 day ago

CLIA Surveyor

Shawnee County, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a qualified laboratory surveyor to evaluate clinical laboratories across the state of Kansas. The role involves ensuring quality laboratory testing by conducting evaluations, preparing reports, and consulting with laboratories to resolve compliance issues.

AssociationFinanceHealth CareWaste Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducts evaluations (on-site and/or desk review) of clinical laboratories seeking CLIA certification

Evaluates personnel, facilities, instruments, reagents, quality control, laboratory procedures, laboratory management, and laboratory quality systems to determine compliance with CLIA regulations

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

Qualification

Laboratory proceduresCLIA certificationMedical Laboratory ScientistBoard CertificationRegulatory interpretationTraining skillsWordExcelPowerPointAccessAttention to detailPresentation skills

Required

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

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

Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access