CLINICAL LABORATORY EVALUATOR 1

DEFINITION

Under the direction of a supervisory official in the Department 
of Health and Senior Services, surveys, reviews, evaluates 
and documents the performance of licensed or certified clinical 
laboratories and/or blood banks performing testing of bodily 
specimens in such specialties as: clinical chemistry, 
clinical microbiology (bacteriology, mycobacteriology, 
virology, mycology, parasitology), hematology, immunology, 
cytology, and toxicology including radiobioassay procedures; 
does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Visits private/public/hospital laboratories and/or blood banks 
throughout the state to evaluate the performance of laboratory 
tests and the collection, processing, storage and distribution of 
blood and provide consultation in all matters relevant to improving 
the quality of performance of laboratory tests and protecting the 
health and safety of blood donors and recipients in accordance 
with established program policies and state and federal statutes, rules 
and regulations.

Ensures participation of clinical laboratories and/or blood banks 
in approved programs and evaluates the testing of proficiency 
specimens and performance to determine compliance with state and 
federal rules and regulations.  

Evaluates the quality assurance plans and activities of clinical laboratories 
and/or blood banks to determine that provisions are in place and are 
monitored at established frequencies in order to ensure the accuracy
and reliability of test results and the health and safety of blood donors 
and recipients.

Reviews quality control programs that are in daily use within the various
clinical laboratory or blood bank procedures to assess compliance with 
applicable state and federal requirements.

Evaluates qualifications of laboratory or blood bank personnel and 
performance of clinical laboratories and blood banks to ensure compliance 
with federal/state standards.

Ensures that check sample production is timely/accurate and meets standards 
set forth in state and federal rules and regulations for the operation of clinical 
laboratories and blood banks.

Maintains detailed and accurate reports/records pertaining to all
work performed in various laboratories and/or blood banks.

Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative
reports of investigations/inspections.

Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.

Reviews laboratory or blood bank records to ensure that the laboratory 
or blood bank has verified the manufacturer’s performance 
specifications or established performance specifications for each test system.

Maintains close surveillance on all relevant literature, trends
of  thought,  and  new  developments  in  the  field  of  medical
technology and blood banking.

 Maintains records, reports, and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION:

 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a biological or
 chemical science which shall have included at least sixteen (16)
 semester hour credits in chemistry, sixteen (16) semester hour
 credits in the biological sciences, and three (3) semester hour
 credits in mathematics.

 NOTE: Possession of the qualifications of a   Medical
 Technologist as required under Federal Medicare Regulations
 Subpart M Part 405:1315, Chapter 3, Title 20 of the Code of
 Federal Regulations for coverage of services of independent
 laboratories or under NJAC 8:44-2.6 may be substituted for the
 above education.

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years of experience as a medical technologist in
 specialties including but not limited to chemistry, microbiology,
 hematology, immunology, and cytology in a private/public/hospital
 clinical   laboratory   which shall   have   included   training
 responsibilities.

 NOTE: A Master’s degree in Medical Technology or related
 field   may   be substituted for one (1) year of indicated
 experience.

 LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
of the position.

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification as a 
medical technologist may be required for federally funded positions.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles of bacteriology, clinical chemistry,
serology, parasitology, cytology, hematology, mycology, and other
scientific fields of knowledge involving extensive laboratory
analyses/techniques    and    use    of    standard    laboratory
equipment/supplies/reagents.

Knowledge of existing federal and state regulations pertaining to  clinical
laboratories and/or blood banks and the ability to evaluate compliance to 
such standards after a period of training.

Knowledge of the purpose of varied tests routinely performed in a
clinical laboratory.

Knowledge   of the function and use of clinical laboratory
equipment in various specialties.

Knowledge of precautions to be taken in shipping/receiving all
types of specimens including procedures for
preserving/identifying such specimens.

Ability to detect errors in laboratory performance as a result of
onsite visits or review of proficiency test results.

Ability to analyze technical medical laboratory  problems,
organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.

Ability to provide technical assistance to individuals and groups
of professional/paraprofessional laboratory or blood bank employees.

Ability to review laboratory and/or blood bank analyses/tests of varied
types in accord with standard and prescribed procedures.

Ability to prepare clear, scientifically sound, and accurate laboratory   
reports of tests/analyses containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.

Ability to maintain laboratory reports, records, and files.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English   sufficiently to perform duties of this   position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

CODES: 22/P22 - 0l783                 MCK                    04/30/05