Laboratory Director Services
- Lexington, KY
- $58.89-60.92 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington
3301 Leestown Rd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen
- Estimate Compensation: $58.89 $60.92/hr
- Relationship: 1099 Independent Contractor
- 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
- 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 is providing appropriate educational activities to the technologists
- Ensure the laboratory has 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 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 testing
- Oversight/Review of all aspects of the laboratory's Quality Management Plan
- Review/Sign proficiency testing for completeness, record of investigation and corrective action, if applicable 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 directly affect patient care
- Coordinate resolution of laboratory-based problems after investigation
- Oversee CAP or other accrediting agency inspections as indicated
- Review and approve 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
- Competitive Compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
- Outstanding career growth potential.