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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for clia inspector in Alabama is $30.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.84 and $38.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Clia inspector?

A CLIA Inspector is responsible for ensuring that clinical laboratories comply with the regulations set by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). They conduct inspections, review laboratory procedures, and assess compliance with federal standards for accuracy and reliability in patient testing. Inspectors may also provide guidance to labs on maintaining proper certification and improving quality control measures.

What are the most common challenges faced by a Clia inspector in the field?

CLIA Inspectors often face the challenge of staying current with evolving regulations and ensuring diverse laboratories consistently meet complex compliance standards. They must adapt to varied laboratory environments, each with its own unique procedures and potential issues, while managing tight inspection schedules. Additionally, inspectors communicate findings and recommendations to laboratory staff, which requires both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Overcoming these challenges contributes to maintaining healthcare quality and patient safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clia inspector?

To thrive as a CLIA Inspector, you need a comprehensive understanding of laboratory science, regulatory standards, and quality assurance procedures, typically supported by a degree in a related field and experience in clinical laboratory environments. Familiarity with CLIA regulations, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and inspection protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure laboratories maintain compliance, uphold high-quality standards, and deliver accurate patient results.

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Medical Technologist II Full Time

Hughston Medical Physicians

Phenix City, AL • On-site

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

***THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000.00***
Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (7:00am - 7:00pm)
Position Goal
To ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services are provided to the patient population for health maintenance and/or improvement. Collaborate with the laboratory and health care professionals, as well as clinical affiliations and administrative teams, to facilitate superior patient care. Responsible for the efficient, accurate identification and technical analysis of various constituents or organisms present in the human body that may be responsible for and/or related to disease.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test, analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in testing and troubleshooting across relevant departments.
  • Review and release test results with regard to proper quality control guidelines.
  • Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records of testing, quality control activities, and instrument calibrations. Identify and address problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting. Escalate issue by immediately notifying the senior technologist, supervisor, or lab director when necessary.
  • Document and communicate all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Participate in training sessions and stay updated on new procedures and protocols.
  • Support safety training sessions and regulatory inspections when necessary.
  • If needed, participate in government, state, TJC, and any other regulatory agency inspections.
  • Maintain awareness of inventory control to prevent overuse of supplies. Conducts supply inventory as required.
  • Assist in training and supervising department employees.
  • Assist in implementing Quality Assurance Programs and assist with inventory control measures.
  • Support supervisors/Lab Director in various projects as required.
  • Serve as a general supervisor as required.
  • Participate in Proficiency Testing surveys as required.
  • Perform quality control in Micro, read gram-stain, set up plates and read Micro plates when necessary.
Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.
Education:
Required:
  • Basic education needed for MT certification
  • Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credentialing evaluation from IERF.
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the Chemical, Physical, or Biological sciences, with completion of an accredited Medical Technology Internship or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Required:
  • MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (AAB), MT/MT Provisional (AAB) or MT/CLS (NCA) certification
  • HEW Certification from Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, or equivalent.
  • Meets CLIA testing personnel requirements for High Complexity Testing.
The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Position Goal
To ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services are provided to the patient population for health maintenance and/or improvement. Collaborate with the laboratory and health care professionals, as well as clinical affiliations and administrative teams, to facilitate superior patient care. Responsible for the efficient, accurate identification and technical analysis of various constituents or organisms present in the human body that may be responsible for and/or related to disease.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test, analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in testing and troubleshooting across relevant departments.
  • Review and release test results with regard to proper quality control guidelines.
  • Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records of testing, quality control activities, and instrument calibrations. Identify and address problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting. Escalate issue by immediately notifying the senior technologist, supervisor, or lab director when necessary.
  • Document and communicate all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Participate in training sessions and stay updated on new procedures and protocols.
  • Support safety training sessions and regulatory inspections when necessary.
  • If needed, participate in government, state, TJC, and any other regulatory agency inspections.
  • Maintain awareness of inventory control to prevent overuse of supplies. Conducts supply inventory as required.
  • Assist in training and supervising department employees.
  • Assist in implementing Quality Assurance Programs and assist with inventory control measures.
  • Support supervisors/Lab Director in various projects as required.
  • Serve as a general supervisor as required.
  • Participate in Proficiency Testing surveys as required.
  • Perform quality control in Micro, read gram-stain, set up plates and read Micro plates when necessary.
Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.
Education:
Required:
  • Basic education needed for MT certification
  • Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credentialing evaluation from IERF.
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the Chemical, Physical, or Biological sciences, with completion of an accredited Medical Technology Internship or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Required:
  • MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (AAB), MT/MT Provisional (AAB) or MT/CLS (NCA) certification
  • HEW Certification from Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, or equivalent.
  • Meets CLIA testing personnel requirements for High Complexity Testing.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.