Laboratory Director FCI-Lexington

Laboratory Director

Location:
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: $350.00 per hour which represents an allinclusive rate and incorporates all travelrelated expenses.
• Relationship: 1099 Independent Contractor

Working Hours:
Visits will be scheduled between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays.

Summary

The Laboratory Directors schedule will normally consist of 12 visits per year executed as 1 visit per month. A visit will last approximately 1 to 2 hours depending on the volume of items to review.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 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;

OR

• 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

OR

• 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

OR

• 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

**Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded to

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Director (as defined by CAP) for the FMC Lexington Laboratory will maintain medical liability insurance in an amount which is not less than the amount normally prevailing in the community of Lexington Kentucky for these services.

The Laboratory Director will provide monthly consultation to the laboratory for approximately 1 to 2 hours; hours may be adjusted based on mission requirements. The purpose of these visits will include but is not limited to the following duties and responsibilities:

• 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 provides appropriate educational activities to the technologists.
• Ensure the laboratory has a 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 the 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 care testing
• Oversight/Review of all aspects of the laboratorys Quality Management Plan.
• Review/Sign proficiency testing for completeness record of investigation and corrective action if applicable and 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 arise directly affect patient care.
• Coordinate resolution of laboratory-based problems after investigation.
• Oversee CAP or other accrediting agency inspections as indicated.
• Review and approve the 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.

Attire:

The Laboratory Director is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

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