CLIA Surveyor

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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, Kan Care). 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.

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About the Position

* Who can apply:
Anyone (External).

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

* Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

* Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0233892)

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.

A minimum requirement of a post-secondary degree is required for this role per CMS.

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 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.

* 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…