Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Surveyor

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or directly related life science, and six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience. Comparable experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred candidates will also have:
• A current registration as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or equivalent, by a national accrediting agency.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles, including sample and data management, audit procedures, and data validation;
• Knowledge of federal and Maine regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities.
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• Agency information:
• The mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification ("DLC") is to ensure Maine's citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate
• Application Information:
• For questions about this position, please contact Anna Blackwell, Associate Director Medical Facilities Unit, at anna.blackwell@maine.gov
• Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
• To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
• Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
• No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the

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Additional Information

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Quality Assurance Officer Opening Date: May 28, 2026 Closing Date: June 10, 2026 Job Class Code: 9248 Grade: 26 (Professional & Technical) Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year Position Number: 02000-2254 Location: Lewiston, Portland Augusta This position allows for partial telework with management approval. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Core Responsibilities: As a surveyor with DLC's Medical Facilities Unit, you will be the sole Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 ("CLIA") surveyor, performing laboratory inspections of both federally certified and state licensed medical laboratories across Maine. Your duties as the CLIA surveyor are to ensure medical laboratory services provided by hospitals, physicians' offices, and other lab locations in Maine comply with federal and state requirements. You will perform on-site routine inspections and complaint investigations. You will also provide consultation and guidance regarding regulatory compliance with both federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' ("CMS") Conditions of Participation, and with Maine State licensing requirements. This position does require statewide travel and occasional overnight stays. Additionally, an occasional night or weekend survey may be necessary. You will also: Complete reports, known as "Statements of Deficiencies," outlining any findings that facilities failed to comply with required rules/regulations; Interview complainants and witnesses; Participate in training, including mandatory online CMS training; All other duties as assigned.

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