Sec. 10.10.07.07. Permitted Laboratory Other than POL or POCL — Testing Personnel

A. Primary Standard. A permitted laboratory other than a POL or POCL shall employ or engage testing personnel, sufficient in number to perform testing for the volume and complexity of testing performed, who meet the qualifications and carry out the responsibilities set forth in this regulation.

B. Standards - General.

(1) Personnel Qualifications. An individual performing one or more laboratory tests shall meet the applicable qualifications set forth in 42 CFR §493.1489.

(2) Responsibilities. Testing personnel shall carry out the responsibilities set forth in 42 CFR §493.1495.

C. Standards - Cytotechnologist.

(1) Personnel Qualifications. For the specialty of cytology, a licensee shall employ the services of cytotechnologists who meet the qualifications set forth in 42 CFR §§493.1483.

(2) Responsibilities. A cytotechnologist shall carry out the responsibilities set forth in 42 CFR §493.1485.

D. Standards - Blood Gas Analysis-Personnel Qualifications. Personnel performing blood gas analyses shall:

(1) Meet the standards set forth in 42 CFR §493.1489; or

(2) Complete a 1-year certificate program in respiratory care.