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LABORATORY SCIENTIST SURVEYOR I

Recruitment #13-000049-001

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHMH, Office of Health Care Quality, Laboratory Unit, Catonsville, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position is to inspect, assess and evaluate the quality of laboratory services in medical laboratories, tissue banks, cholesterol test sites, and other related clinical laboratories for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)and state licensure.  An employee in the classification performs on site surveys of clinical laboratories licensed by the State of Maryland or as required by the Center for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act to ensure that patients receive quality laboratory services in accordance with State and Federal laws, regulations and guidelines.  The incumbent must generate reports of findings and must be able to address inquiries form labs and citizens.  This positions must attend periodic trainings for CLIA by CMS and are subject to monitoring by surveyors from CMS.   An employee in this classification does not supervise, but may train new surveyors.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience working in a medical or public health laboratory performing diagnostic or public health testing on human specimens.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.




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