NAC652.420. Clinical laboratory technologist: Activities and qualifications.

     1. A clinical laboratory technologist may:

     (a) Perform tests which require the exercise of independent judgment, under minimum supervision or review by the director or general supervisor, in those specialties for which the technologist has had adequate education, training and experience and in which he or she has demonstrated a proficiency; and

     (b) Supervise, if necessary, the work of the medical technicians and laboratory assistants.

     2. To qualify for a certificate as a clinical laboratory technologist, a person must:

     (a) Successfully complete a full course of study which meets all academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university, and pass a national examination for certification approved by the Board;

     (b) Successfully complete a course of study for a bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences at an accredited college or university, have at least 1 year of additional full-time experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which the person performs tests, and pass a national examination for certification approved by the Board; or

     (c) Pass the examination for clinical laboratory technologists given by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

     [Bd. of Health, Medical Laboratories Reg. §§ 5.1.2.2-5.1.2.2.2.4, eff. 8-5-74]—(NAC A 10-17-86; 10-22-93; R078-04, 8-5-2004; R176-07, 1-30-2008)