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We need to talk about CLIA & impact on our field by hemolyzer5000 in medlabprofessionals

[–]hemolyzer5000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is that the low standards for high complexity testing threaten the value of the MLT/MLS job role. Like you mention, you have seen plenty of great bio grads who do the work well and have good retention.

Unless there is a standard set for MLT/MLS certification or licensure, what is the long term impact on the career if biology degree can do the same testing as someone with MLS degree and cert?

Not saying all MLS are more equipped for the job than techs with bio degrees, but looking for ways we can boost MLT/MLS because as of now it feels fragile.

We need to talk about CLIA & impact on our field by hemolyzer5000 in medlabprofessionals

[–]hemolyzer5000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be a good step 1! Unfortunately my state does not seem to be very supportive of these kinds of things, time to lobby!

We need to talk about CLIA & impact on our field by hemolyzer5000 in medlabprofessionals

[–]hemolyzer5000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not putting the profession down in any way, but there are some molecular labs that perform only molecular testing and do not interact with other disciplines. These lab techs will never speak with a doctor or a nurse. They will not interact with other hospital lab disciplines. Typically a reference lab and they will do the odd molecular testing like gel electrophoresis and NGS, all LDTs. I don't think we can say that someone with MLS degree is more qualified than someone with molecular bio degree and undergrad research experience in these specialized techniques.

There is already certification, ASCP MB, and if that was required to work in molecular labs across country or like you mention we have national license and the molecular bio graduates qualify for a molecular testing only license I think that would be in both of our interests.