Laboratory testing personnel availability and needs
| Measures | Personnel (N = 82) % (n) |
|---|---|
| Number of full-time laboratory employees | |
| ≤3 | 37 (30) |
| 4–5 | 33 (27) |
| ≥6 | 29 (24) |
| Missing/not indicated | 1 (1) |
| Number of moderate and high-complexity testing employees | |
| ≤3 | 23 (19) |
| 4–5 | 33 (27) |
| ≥6 | 28 (23) |
| Missing/not indicated | 16 (13) |
| Full-time employees holding ASCP certification | |
| None | 6 (5) |
| <3 | 45 (37) |
| 4 or 5 | 27 (22) |
| ≥6 | 20 (16) |
| Missing/not indicated | 2 (2) |
| Cross-trained staff | |
| 0 | 77 (63) |
| 1 or 2 | 11 (9) |
| ≥3 | 10 (8) |
| Missing/not indicated | 2 (2) |
| Open positions for MLS or MLT | |
| None | 60 (49) |
| 1 | 18 (15) |
| 2 | 13 (11) |
| 3–5 | 7 (6) |
| Missing/not indicated | 1 (1) |
| Open positions for other moderate and high complexity testing staff | |
| None | 67 (55) |
| 1 | 9 (7) |
| 2–4 | 7 (6) |
| Missing/not indicated | 17 (14) |
Percentages may not add to total due to rounding. Abbreviations: ASCP, American Society for Clinical Pathology; MLS, medical laboratory scientist; MLT, medical laboratory technician.