Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title

Ancillary Testing Program Manager

Duties

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Major duties are included but not limited to:

• Develops and recommends policy and procedures for the procurement and service requirements for ancillary or point-of-care testing equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensure the appropriate correlation among different instrumentation and methodologies. Ensures CLIA licenses are maintained for off-site facilities such as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).
• Knowledgeable of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements and performs and evaluates instruments, performs validation studies, recommends policy/protocol changes to correct deficiencies, and improve the program.
• Develops and implements corrective action when deficiencies are identified and coordinates inventory management, supply acquisition, and contracts.
• Trains and evaluates the competency of a variety of individuals (physicians, residents, nurses, patients, and assigned staff) in the performance of ancillary testing procedures and in the reporting of test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.
• Serves as a recognized technical expert (technical consultant or technical supervisor as mandated by CLIA) to provide authoritative advice and ancillary testing program consultation in areas of quality control/assurance, records control, proficiency testing, inspection, and accreditation to all levels of the organization.
• Evaluates ancillary testing activities to assess ongoing day-to-day compliance with established protocols and guidelines. Recommends policy/protocol changes to correct deficiencies and improve the program.
• Creates, applies, and monitors reengineering and continuous performance improvement initiatives, both within the program and/or the organization.
• Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of the data and ensures the validity of data in relation to the test systems.
• Consults with program managers or equivalent of clinical services to identify ancillary testing needs and to analyze emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods.
• Identifies, defines, and resolves problems associated with unique or controversial aspects of the ancillary testing management program where no direct precedent exists.
• Assures orientation, training, and competency assessments of assigned staff.
• Plans and schedules on-going work adjusts work procedures as necessary.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Recommends appointment, plans and assigns work, gives advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates.
• Is responsible for the contracting of services within their section. Designated as the for these contracts.
• Is responsible for budgeting, managing, and maintaining funds relative to their sections as a part of the Service's control point.
• Develops technical bulletins, procedures, training materials and other program materials, which ensure accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies concerning patient testing, result reporting, and proficiency testing.
• Develops and implements corrective action when deficiencies are identified.
• Interacts with administrative and clinical onsite personnel and exercises significant independent decision-making authority.
• Performs any other duties which are in the best interest of patient care and deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 30811F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN 9 HR EDRP, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more