Testing for correlates of intent to leave one's job versus intent to leave one's occupation among cancer registrars.

The present investigation involved a field study of cancer registrars (CRs), who collect data used by the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study trends in cancer incidence and outcomes. Because of the forecasted shortage of CRs due to the aging of the CR workforce, the professional organization of CRs needed to research the factors related to the recruitment and retention of this workforce. From a national database of 3,393 CRs, data regarding intent to leave one's job and occupation, along with occupational commitment, were obtained from a sample of 374 CRs to meet this research need.

An assessment of critical issues facing the clinical laboratory workforce.

The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professions contracted with the University of California at San Francisco Center for the Health Professions to conduct a study of the clinical laboratory workforce. The study utilized existing and new survey data, in collaboration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), as well as interviews with experts in the field. This paper will describe the demographic characteristics, roles, and scope of practice of this workforce, as well as identify factors that influence the current and future demand for and supply of workers.