Standard - Technical Supervisor: Qualifications

A clinical laboratory shall have one or more individuals who qualify as a TechnicalSupervisor for each specialty area in which the laboratory is licensed to perform tests. The Director and/or the General Supervisor may qualify as the Technical Supervisor in one or more of the specialties, provided he meets the following criteria: (A) For all specialties except pathology: (1) Qualifies as a laboratory Director or General Supervisor under 105 CMR 180.060(A), 180.060(B), 180.060(C)(1), 180.115(B), or 180.115(C), and has two years of full-time experience subsequent to graduation in the specialty for which is to be qualified; or (2) Qualifies as a Director or General Supervisor under 105 CMR 180.060(C)(2), 180.115(D), 180.115(E), or 180.115(F) and has four years of pertinent full-time experience subsequent to graduation in the specialty for which is to be qualified; or (3) Qualifies as a laboratory Director or General Supervisor under 105 CMR 180.060(C)(3), 180.115(G), 180.115(I), or 180.115(J), and has six years of pertinent full-time experience in an approved clinical laboratory in the specialty for which he wishes to be qualified. (B) For the specialty of pathology: (1) Pathology (histopathology, diagnostic cytology, and oral pathology). Is a physician certified in anatomical pathology by the American Board of Pathology, the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or possessqualificationsequivalentto those required for certification (board eligible.) (2) Histopathology: Sub-specialty of Skin Pathology. Is a physician certified in dermatopathology by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to those required for certification (board eligible). (3) Diagnostic Cytology Is a physician certified by the American Society of Cytology to practice cytopathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to those required for certification (board eligible). (4) Oral Pathology Is a dentist who is certified in oral pathology by the American Board of Oral Pathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to those required for certification (board eligible).