Fidelity Partners Services · 4 days ago
Laboratory Director - FCI-Lexington
Fidelity Partners Services is a company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. They are seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee the FMC Lexington Laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing consultation to the laboratory. The role involves maintaining medical liability insurance, ensuring appropriate educational activities, and overseeing quality management plans.
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Responsibilities
The Laboratory Director (as defined by CAP) for the FMC Lexington Laboratory will maintain medical liability insurance, in an amount which is not less than the amount normally prevailing in the community of Lexington, Kentucky, for these services
The Laboratory Director will provide monthly consultation to the laboratory for approximately 1 to 2 hours; hours may be adjusted based on mission requirements. The purpose of these visits will include, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
Be accessible to the laboratory for consultations, as needed, regarding the ordering of appropriate tests and the medical significance of laboratory data
Ensure the laboratory provides appropriate educational activities to the technologists
Ensure the laboratory has a sufficient number of personnel with appropriate qualifications
Ensure the laboratory is a safe environment in compliance with good practice and applicable regulations
As a New Director, review policies and procedures within three months and then routinely every two years to meet the CAP requirement
Ensure the performance specifications for new tests, instruments, and methods introduced to the laboratory, have been properly validated or verified prior to being used for patient care testing
Oversight/Review of all aspects of the laboratorys Quality Management Plan
Review/Sign proficiency testing for completeness, record of investigation, and corrective action, if applicable, and be involved when problems directly affect patient care
Review/Sign Quality Control Data, ensure QC procedures are sufficient for the extent of testing performed in the laboratory; if applicable, be involved when problems arise directly affect patient care
Coordinate resolution of laboratory-based problems after investigation
Oversee CAP or other accrediting agency inspections as indicated
Review and approve the Interim Self-inspection performed and ensure all deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner
Review of Annual and Biennial items required for CAP accreditation to include Lab
Information System changes and test report communication
Review any potential problem areas within the laboratory and ensure proper corrective action
Review/Sign Monthly Consulting Meeting Summary
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen
MD, DO, or DPM licensed to practice (if required) in the jurisdiction where the laboratory is located, and have one of the following: Certification in anatomic or clinical pathology, or both, by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or possess qualifications equivalent to those required for certification; or have at least one year of laboratory training during residency; or have at least two years of experience supervising high complexity testing
Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution, and have current certification by a board approved by HHS
MD, DO or DPM, licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where the laboratory is located (if required) and have one of the following: At least 20 hours of continuing medical education credit hours in laboratory medicine; or Equivalent training during medical residency; or At least one year of experience supervising nonwaived laboratory testing
Doctoral degree with one of the following: At least one-year of experience supervising nonwaived laboratory testing; or Certified by a board approved by HHS
Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded to careers@fidelitypartners.org
The Laboratory Director will maintain medical liability insurance, in an amount which is not less than the amount normally prevailing in the community of Lexington, Kentucky, for these services
Benefits
Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
Company
Fidelity Partners Services
Fidelity is a premier national provider of healthcare, technology, logistics, and ancillary services.
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