Surveyor – Laboratory Medical Technologist

Joint Commission•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

48d•$107,000 - $107,000•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Technologist Surveyor conducts thorough evaluations of laboratory programs across the United States. The role applies systems analysis and inductive reasoning to assess laboratory compliance with applicable health care standards, identify opportunities to improve compliance, and prepare management reports that connect standards deficiencies with potential systems vulnerabilities and organizational risks. The surveyor communicates findings constructively and collegially and participates in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by the supervisor. All positions require 100% nationwide travel. Candidates must be located within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international flight routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft. Available schedules include part-time work at 0.48 FTE (two weeks per month), or full-time work at 0.70 FTE (three weeks per month) or 1.0 FTE (four weeks per month). Part-time candidates must provide two weeks of availability for scheduling. The role requires the ability to observe ongoing health care treatment in real time without slowing or interrupting it, including emergency treatment and treatment during extreme conditions. It also requires extensive travel, including driving to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, and traveling in all types of weather. Physical activities include standing for long periods; walking lengthy distances; lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing; walking up and down stairs; removing obstructed covers or impediments to equipment or mechanical areas; and examining small printed labels and equipment print. The stated salary is $107,000. Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package; details are available on its Career Page.

Requirements

Medical Technologist with a master's degree in a health-related field.
Registration with a nationally accredited organization.
Hold a CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) certification through the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) at hire, or attain it by 12/31/28.
Experience in three or more technical areas.
Working knowledge of compliance and regulatory accreditation.
Strong customer service skills.
Experience working in a large point-of-care setting.
Experience leading or participating in regulatory and safety committees.
Five years of recent experience, including three years of direct clinical experience in the appropriate health care setting(s) and two years of accreditation or certification leadership or senior management experience.
Contemporary knowledge and experience in health care operations, clinical practice, performance improvement methods used to assess organizational performance, and current health care research and trends.
Ability to observe ongoing health care treatment in real time without slowing or interrupting it.
Ability to stand for long periods; walk lengthy distances; lift, climb, stoop, pull, and push; walk up and down stairways; remove obstructed covers or impediments; and examine small printed labels and equipment print.
Ability to undertake extensive nationwide travel, including driving to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, and traveling in all types of weather.
Located within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international flight routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.
Part-time candidates must be available to work two weeks per month (0.48 FTE) and provide two weeks of availability for scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales or teaching.
Experience in an accredited health care organization.
Experience, including direct involvement, in health care accreditation surveys.
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and direct involvement with at least two Joint Commission surveys.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough evaluations of laboratory programs across the United States.
Apply systems analysis and inductive reasoning to assess laboratory compliance with applicable standards-based health care requirements.
Identify opportunities for improving compliance.
Prepare management reports that link standards deficiencies with potential systems vulnerabilities and organizational risk points.
Communicate evaluation findings in a constructive and collegial style.
Participate in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by the supervisor.
Observe applicable ongoing health care treatment in real time without slowing or interrupting its progress.
Inspect and observe medical facilities, equipment, and procedures, including emergency exits, remote storage facilities, areas where cleanliness may affect infection risk, and medical equipment.