CLIA Surveyor (216124)

Job Title: CLIA Surveyor 

Job ID: 216124

Location: Shawnee County

Job Posting Closes: Open Until Filled 

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: 

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… 

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The position (K0246558)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a CLIA Surveyor opening in Topeka. The Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories is seeking a qualified laboratory surveyor to evaluate clinical laboratories across the state of Kansas. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulates all clinical laboratory testing. The objective of the CLIA program is to ensure quality laboratory testing. KDHE is partnered with CMS to ensure quality clinical laboratory testing throughout the state of Kansas.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:   

• 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 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 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 medical technology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related fields or an associate's degree in medical technology.

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 ASCP or equivalent or meets the requirements to sit for a board certification test for medical technologist/medical laboratory scientist or medical laboratory technician.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related fields or an associate's degree in medical technology.
• Board Certification from ASCP or equivalent or meets the requirements to sit for a board certification test for medical technologist/medical laboratory scientist or medical laboratory technician.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

• This position is identified as tier 1 where the employee enters healthcare facilities to carry out essential functions. As a tier 1 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. Currently this is an on-line training process. This training is required by the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS) to qualify to become a CLIA surveyor.
• Within 12 months of hire, incumbent is required to pass a Federal Monitoring Survey (FMS).

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Ashley Webb
• Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov 
• Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
• Please include the Job ID number when emailing.

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