Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B3-13.004 - Responsibilities of Technicians
The technician shall:
(1) Perform tests classified as highly
complex pursuant to 42 CFR §493.17 as published on October 1, 2007,
incorporated by reference herein, only when under the direct supervision of a
licensed technologist, supervisor, or director unless the technician meets the
minimum qualifications set forth in 42 CFR §493.1489 as published on
October 1, 2007, incorporated by reference herein and the requirement contained
in rule 64B3-5.004, F.A.C.
(2) Perform only those tests authorized by
the director.
(3) Follow the
clinical laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test
analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
(4) Notify a licensed technologist or
supervisor whenever test systems are not within the clinical laboratory's
defined acceptable levels of performance.
(5) Participate in proficiency testing
samples and ensure that these samples are tested in the same manner as patient
specimens.
(6) Adhere to the
clinical laboratory's quality control policies and document quality control
activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance
performed.
(7) Be capable of
identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of
test results and immediately notify a licensed technologist or
supervisor.
(8) Document all
corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the clinical
laboratory's established performance specifications.
(9) Follow the directives of directors,
supervisors or technologists while exercising their duties and
responsibilities.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 483.805(4) FS. Law Implemented 483.813, 483.823, 483.825 FS.
New 12-6-94, Amended 3-28-95, 7-12-95, Formerly 59O-13.004, Amended 1-27-00, 9-27-00, 4-7-02.
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