Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 180.000 - The Operation, Approval And Licensing Of Clinical Laboratories
Section 180.160 - Standard - Technologist: Duties and Responsibilities

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.180

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The laboratory shall employ a sufficient number of clinical laboratory technologists and/or cytotechnologists to proficiently perform under general supervision the clinical laboratory tests which require the exercise of independent judgment.

(A) The clinical laboratory technologists shall perform tests requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision by the director or supervisors only in those specialties or subspecialties in which the laboratory technologists are qualified by education, training, and experience.

(B) Specialties in which the clinical laboratory technologist is not qualified by education, training, or experience shall be performed only under the direct supervision of the laboratory supervisor or qualified technologist.

(C) Clinical laboratory technologists shall be present in sufficient number to adequately supervise the work of technicians and trainees.

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