Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
Associates degree with MT(HEW) certification or current Categorical (ASCP) (formerly NCA).
Bachelor's degree with 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Meets the training and experience requirements defined within Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, 2023 (Dec 28): [42CFR493.1423], [42CFR493.1489].
Foreign degree deemed acceptable following evaluation as outlined by The College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Mastery of medical technology principles, concepts and methods as evidenced by successful completion of one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP)cm, Categorical (ASCP), Categorical (ASCP)cm, MT (AMT), MLS (ASCPi) or Categorical (ASCPi).
A current State Licensure at the Medical Technologist level may be accepted.
Certification must be current.
State Medical Technologist license (Required for team members working in Tennessee)
