American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Institute of Science, Technology, and Policy, Washington, DC.
ASCP Evaluation, Measurement and Assessment Department, Chicago, IL.
Am J Clin Pathol. 2018 Mar 29;149(5):387-400. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/aqy005.
To determine the extent and distribution of workforce shortages within the nation's medical laboratories.
The 2016-2017 Vacancy Survey was conducted through collaboration between the American Society for Clinical Pathology's Institute of Science, Technology, & Policy in Washington, DC, and the Evaluation, Measurement, and Assessment division and Board of Certification in Chicago, Illinois. Data were collected via an internet survey that was distributed to individuals who were able to report on staffing and certifications for their laboratories.
Results of the 2016-2017 Vacancy Survey shows decreased vacancy rates for laboratory positions across all departments surveyed compared with 2014. While overall, the data show that vacancy rates are decreasing, overall retirement rates and certification requirements are higher.
Focus on the qualifications and certification status of laboratory professionals would be crucial factors in addressing the needs of the laboratory workforce. The field needs to intensify its efforts on recruiting the next generation of laboratory personnel.
确定全国医学实验室劳动力短缺的程度和分布。
2016-2017 年空缺调查是由华盛顿特区的美国临床病理学会科学、技术和政策研究所与伊利诺伊州芝加哥的评估、测量和评估部门以及认证委员会合作进行的。数据是通过互联网调查收集的，该调查分发给能够报告其实验室人员配备和认证情况的个人。
2016-2017 年空缺调查的结果显示，与 2014 年相比，所有调查部门的实验室职位空缺率都有所下降。虽然总体数据显示空缺率正在下降，但总体退休率和认证要求更高。
关注实验室专业人员的资格和认证状况将是满足实验室劳动力需求的关键因素。该领域需要加紧努力招募下一代实验室人员。
