What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time or Contract CLIA Lab Director position at Valley Women's Health?
Part-Time or Contract CLIA Lab Director
Position Overview:
We are seeking a qualified CLIA Laboratory Director to oversee operations at our moderately complex laboratory. This position is part-time or contract-based, offering flexible hours and excluding major holidays and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with CLIA regulatory requirements in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases.
- Oversee laboratory operations, including quality control, proficiency testing, and staff training.
- Verify that delegated duties are performed adequately and in compliance with CLIA standards.
- Be accessible for consultation via phone, email, or onsite visits as needed.
- Review and approve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other laboratory documentation.
Qualifications:
To qualify as a CLIA Lab Director for a moderately complex lab, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree: In chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science with current ASCP (or equivalent) certification with at least two years of lab training/experience and two years supervising non-waived testing.
- Master’s Degree: In chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science with current ASCP (or equivalent) certification with at least one year of lab training or experience supervising a moderate-complexity lab.
- Doctoral Degree:
- A Ph.D. in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science with board certification; AND
- One year of experience directing or supervising a CLIA-certified moderate-complexity lab.
- Licensed MD/DO/DPM:
- Board certification in anatomic or clinical pathology; OR
- At least 20 CME credit hours in laboratory practice if not board-certified; OR
- One year of experience directing or supervising non-waived tests.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong understanding of CLIA regulations.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to guide and mentor laboratory staff effectively.
