Develop Proficiency Testing Programs for specific clinical specialities, i.e., hematology, bacteriology, immunology, clinical chemistry. Schedule, prepare, conduct and participate in a wide variety of seminars, workshops and other continuing education forums. Inspect interstate laboratories for the purpose of interstate licensure. Inspect hospital laboratories for the purpose of state licensure. Inspect facilities as part of investigation in response to allegations brought against a facility.
Conduct follow up surveys to assure the correction of previously noted deficiencies.
Prepare specimens for Proficiency Testing program, develop instructions and reporting format and be responsible for the compilation of final report illustrating data by test, method, procedure, mean, standard deviation and range of values. Consult with Proficiency Testing participants relative to survey results and problems and provide alternatives to correct existing deficiencies. Schedule, train, monitor and evaluate the activities of, and provide supervision to Extension Division staff personnel assigned to support activity of responsibility. Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists is preferred and may be required. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.