Clinical Laboratory Technologists
What are the three levels of CLIA tests?
Low-complexity (CLIA-waived)
Moderate-complexity
High-complexity
Name one personal characteristic that a Clinical Laboratory Technician must have.
High levels of accuracy
Good judgment
Analytical skills
Patience
Efficiency
Ability to work well with tight deadlines
Independence
What is the professional organization for Laboratory Assistants?
There is no professional organization.
What is the study of bacteria?
Bacteriology
What is the professional organization for clinical laboratory technologists?
ASCLS
True or false: Certified Laboratory Technologists MUST be certified.
False
True or false: Certified Laboratory Technicians do not need to be certified.
True
False
What is cytology?
The study of cells
What professional organization represents Clinical Laboratory Technicians?
AMT
What degree do most Clinical Laboratory Technologists have?
Bachelor's degree
What degree do most Clinical Laboratory Technicians have?
Associate's degree
What degree do Laboratory Assistants require?
High school diploma or the equivalent
What would a histologist study?
Tissue
Any laboratory personnel who performs high-complexity tests (CLIA) has at least what degree?
At least an associate's degree.
Following what major event did the career of Clinical Laboratory Technologists develop?
WWI
In what decade did the career of Clinical Laboratory Technicians start developing?
1960s
What organization(s) can Laboratory Assistants earn their CMLA (Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant) credential from?
AMT
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
If a scientist was studying a fungal infection, what topic would they be studying?
Mycology
What test is used to check for contamination of surfaces in nuclear medicine?
Wipe test
Give another name for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. (2 possible answers)
Medical Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Name at least two of the certification agencies for Clinical Laboratory Technicians.
AMT
ASCP
Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts
National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel
Give another name for a Laboratory Assistant. (2 possible answers)
Clinical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Assistant
What is the difference between quality assurance and quality control?
QA ensures and guarantees high quality, and QS is the process of making sure that the goods are high quality.
What percent of growth did the BLS predict from 2008 to 2018 for Clinical Laboratory Technicians?
14%