Job Description

Laboratory Consultant [Temporary]

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: $58.89 $60.92/hour
• Relationship: 1099 Independent Contractor

Working Hours :

Generally, the working hours will typically be from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays ,with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the institution's needs. 

SUMMARY

The Laboratory Consultant's schedule will typically consist of 12 visits per year, executed as one visit per month. A visit will last approximately five to eight 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 certification s and resumes must be forwarded to careers@fidelitypartners.org

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Consultant will:

• 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 is providing 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 Laboratory Consultant, will review policies and procedures within three months and then routinely every two years to meet CAP requirements.
• Ensure the performance specifications for new tests, instruments, and methods introduced to the laboratory have been appropriately validated or verified prior to being used for patient testing.
• Oversight/Review of all aspects of the laboratory's 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 (QC) Data, ensure QC procedures are sufficient for the extent of testing performed in the laboratory, and if applicable, be involved when problems 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:

Attire The contractor 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).

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Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Interim role, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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