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| Should the CLS/MT Education Entry Level be the Masters Degree? |
What are the problems perceived for employers?
Fear of increasing salaries and, therefore, increasing costs
Perception of the utilization of over-qualified people
Perception that we just need someone to run tests.
Fear of upsetting the salary /wage program with regard to other allied health professionals and nurses
Poor understanding of laboratory function and personnel qualification
levels and responsibilities
Threat of licensure (as loss of control)
Perception that the medical director is paid to oversee laboratory functions and to consult; therefore, other higher level personnel are not needed
Threat of an invasion of the physicians’ turf