1099- Contract- Laboratory Director

Overview

This role is for a Contract – CLIA Toxicology Laboratory Director with two or more years of experience in a high complexity laboratory.  The Laboratory Director is responsible for oversight of all aspects of the toxicology laboratory and ensures complete CLIA compliance requirements are maintained.   This is a remote position. 

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves established ranges, specimen requirements for tests, and acceptance criteria.  

• Approves all written procedures.  

• Oversees, as necessary, all aspects of the laboratory as necessary, or requested by lab manager and supervisors. 

• Oversees all specific quality control functions in accordance with written procedures for the laboratory.  

• Oversees that qualifications and validation of all lab personnel meet requirements for good laboratory practice and CLIA.  

• Assigns personnel duties as necessary in areas of responsibility.  

• Oversees and reviews proficiency testing results.  

• Works with the lab staff to assure a balance of testing volume versus staffing levels and qualifications.  

• Review QC, procedural updates, and corrective actions.  

• Review all proficiency testing programs and results, making sure appropriate corrective action is taken as necessary.  

• Review all written policies and lab procedures.  

• Oversee TJC, CLIA, and OSHA compliance.  

• Keep current on new technology developments through meetings and discussions with technical supervisors, consultants, and physician clients as needed.  

• Review any critical incident reports, taking appropriate corrective action. 

• Oversee maintenance of all records as required by CLIA for two years or longer (as needed) 

• Remain accessible to the laboratory to provide onsite, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed.  

• Ensure that the physical plant and environmental conditions are appropriate for the testing performed and provide a safe environment, free of physical, chemical, and biological hazards.  

• Ensure that the laboratory remains compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION

  • Licensed MD/DO/DPM and certified in anatomic or clinical pathology, or hematology or at least 2 years’ experience directing or supervising high complexity testing.  

    -or- 

    Doctoral degree in a laboratory science and currently certified by an HHS-approved board