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Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Managing and hosting external audits including regulatory inspections and CAP/CLIA Inspections. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect documentation and support compliance activities.

Tempus

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Chicago, IL

$55K - $70K/yr

Managing and hosting external audits including regulatory inspections and CAP/CLIA Inspections. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect documentation and support compliance activities.

SpearBio

Clinical Lab Director (Part-Time)

Woburn, MA · On-site +1

Serve as the CLIA Laboratory Director for Spear Bio's high-complexity clinical laboratory ... Support laboratory readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys. * Foster a ...

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How much do clia inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for clia inspector in the United States is $35.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $45.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CLIA Inspector job?

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 is the highest paid inspection job?

Clia inspectors who hold advanced certifications, such as senior or supervisory roles, and work in high-demand sectors or large healthcare facilities tend to earn the highest salaries. Experience, specialized knowledge, and geographic location also influence compensation levels in inspection careers.

How to become a CLIA inspector?

To become a CLIA inspector, candidates typically need a background in healthcare, laboratory science, or a related field, along with experience in clinical laboratory operations. They must complete specific training provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and pass a certification exam, which qualifies them to conduct inspections of laboratory facilities to ensure compliance with CLIA regulations.

What is the highest paying career in a laboratory?

In laboratory settings, senior roles such as Laboratory Directors or Chief Scientific Officers tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures. These positions require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and often certification or licensing, such as CLIA certification for clinical labs. Specialized roles in molecular diagnostics, genomics, or research management also offer high compensation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Clia Inspector position, and why are they important?

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.

What does a CLIA oversee?

A CLIA inspector oversees laboratories that perform human diagnostic testing to ensure they meet federal quality standards for accuracy, reliability, and safety. They evaluate laboratory procedures, staff qualifications, and compliance with regulations to maintain high testing standards.
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Medical Lab Tech, UofL Hospital, Microbiology, Part-time, 6a-2:30p

Medical Lab Tech, UofL Hospital, Microbiology, Part-time, 6a-2:30p

UofL Health

Louisville, KY • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Primary Location:
University Hospital - UMC
Address:
530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry and microbiology testing in house.
• Perform other in house tests as ordered, including urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens and throat cultures.
• Collect, process and prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratory.
• Communicate with reference laboratory as needed regarding specimens, procedures, supplies.
• Utilize Allscripts Electronic Health Record as required for reporting tests and communicating with providers.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration and standardization of laboratory instruments.
• Perform and report quarterly proficiency testing.
• Perform and document quarterly medical records check to confirm quality assurance per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). Also assist in preparation for CLIA inspection/certification (minimally every two years, or for unannounced inspections).
• Keep daily and monthly statistics of laboratory tests.
• Maintain inventory/order laboratory supplies.
• Maintain Quality Assurance of laboratory. Ensure integrity of reagents and controls by carefully keeping track of expiration dates.
• Maintain neat, clean, orderly laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
  • Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing
  • Performs and records quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results
  • Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests
  • Processes laboratory specimens as needed
  • Properly prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing
  • Monitors the recording and reporting of test results including reporting critical results
  • Accurately reports patient results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Performs clerical duties needed for the department (includes accessing information in the EHR, filing reports/slides/specimens, answering phones, tracking specimens)

Shift Requirements:
Shift Length (in hours): 8 hours, 10 hours or 12 hours depending on unit/location
# Shifts/Week: 3 -5
Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often
Other Functions:
  • Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns
  • Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures
  • Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees
  • Develops and assists in writing training guides and standard work documents
  • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
  • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Important Note:
Additional duties may be required for specialized areas (e.g. blood bank, cytology); please see your supervisor for department specific addenda.
A Note on Required Qualifications:
  • Only one of the listed certifications is required, not all.
  • The individual must have a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or must otherwise satisfy CLIA certification standards.

Additional Job Description:
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Certified as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP or National Certification Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Minimum 1-year experience
• Experience in a physician office setting preferred
• Experience working with a pediatric population preferred
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety including the use of hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment.
• Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified. Complete any paperwork required.
• Must have good analytical judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• There will be a combination of standing, walking and sitting in this position. Must be able to get up and down out of a chair without difficulty, as there will be movement between blood collection and working with laboratory instruments.
• Strength is needed to hold patients during specimen collection.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position.
• Physical effort and physical work environment
• Light work
• Daily carrying, lifting (up to 20 pounds), pulling, pushing
• Daily crouching, stooping
• Daily feeling, handling, reaching
• Daily spoken expression, visual acuity
• Daily noise (children crying)
• Spends 75% or more of her/his time inside

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