According to the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences: "The clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist is a health professional who is qualified by academic and applied education to provide service in clinical laboratory science and related areas in a rapidly changing and dynamic health care delivery system. The clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists must also be responsible for their own actions, as defined by the profession.

The ability to relate to people, a capacity for calm and reasoned judgment and a demonstration of commitment to the patient are qualities essential for a clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist. They must demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes and principles which are essential for gaining and maintaining the trust of professional associates, the support of the community, and the confidence of the patient and family. An attitude of respect for the patient and confidentiality of the patient’s record and/or diagnosis must be maintained.

The clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist should be able to demonstrate scientific knowledge and competencies in the following areas of practice: provision of laboratory services; laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and testing; laboratory operations; consultation; information technology; and professionalism and teamwork."

The above information was adapted from the 4-30-99 Draft of the Essentials of Accredited Education Programs for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist of NAACLS .

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