Can Surgical Technologists perform Moderate Complexity Testing at the POC

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Under Florida law, can Certified Surgical Technologists perform moderate complexity testing (eg. Activated Clotting Time) *at an alternate-site location (ie. Surgical Services dept) if training and competency assessment are completed? These individuals are certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting but certification is voluntary. Note: Florida does not require licensure or certification for Surgical Technologists.

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Silka Clark

Thu Apr 04, 2024 at 9:25AM

I'm interested to hear what the folks from Florida say. From a CLIA standpoint, yes they can. You will need a copy of their High School diploma or GED, plus initial training, 6 month, 12 month and annual thereafter competency assessment that includes all 6 elements of competency. I know Florida, like New York and a handful of other states, have state laws that are more strict than CLIA.

Deborah Martuch, MLS(ASCP), CPP

Thu Apr 04, 2024 at 10:26AM

Refer to 59A-3.242, Laboratory, Radiology, and Respiratory Services. Refer to link below. Look on page 2, #6 (d). Surgical Techs are not listed.
https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=59A-3.242

Gina Martinelli-Painter

Thu Apr 04, 2024 at 12:08PM

We looked into anesthesia Tech and surgical techs. They did not meet the educational requirements. We have 8 points of competency now (NYS). However, Radiology Techs in the Cath Lab and IR qualify and used to use the i-Stat in those areas, due to staffing only have the RN's preforming i-stat testing.

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