What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLIA Surveyor position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:April 13, 2025
Required documents uploaded by:April 13, 2025
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
Position Summary:
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:
Name: Ashley Webb
Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
How To Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:April 13, 2025
Required documents uploaded by:April 13, 2025
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
Position Summary:
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 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
- 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) in order to qualify to become a CLIA surveyor.
- Within 12 months of hire, incumbent is required to pass a Federal Monitoring Survey (FMS).
Name: Ashley Webb
Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
- First Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
- Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
How To Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
