Duties and Responsibilities of MT

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Examination of Laboratory Specimens

Setting and Implementing a Quality Control Program
Setting and Implementing Laboratory Safety Measures
Regular Calibration of Instruments and Equipments
Operation of Laboratory Instruments
Conducting Research Activities and Exploration of new discoveries in the field of science
and biotechnology
7. Collection of laboratory specimens
Personal Protective Equipments
- Gloves, face masks, respirators, laboratory gowns, goggles
Section Utilizing Blood: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology
*Average of 70-74.9- can only be a Medical Laboratory Technician
1. Medical Laboratory Technician
- Performs less complex test and laboratory procedures
- Carry out an inventory of laboratory materials
- Preparation of patients for laboratory examination
2. Cytotechnologist
- MedTech
- Training in specimen collection
- Preparation of slides
- Cytospin- taken after centrifugation
3. Histotechnologist
4. Phlebotomist
- MLT/RMT graduate
- Phlebotomy training
5. Blood Bank Technologist
Reqt : RMT, usually working in the blood bank section
- Screening of blood donation
- Preparation of blood components for transfusion
- Investigation ( if transfusion reacted)
Scope Under Licensure Exam
1. Clinical Chemistry- 20%
2. Microbiology and Parasitology- 20%
3. Hematology- 20%
4. Clinical Microscopy- 10%
5. Histopathology Techniques, Cytotechnology, Medical Laboratory Laws and
Bioethics, Code of Ethics- 10 %
6. Blood Banking and Serology- 20%
Chairman: Marieta Baccay
Qualificaiont to be a MEDTECH officer
1. Filipino
2. Qualification of being a Clinical Pathologist (chairman)
3. RMT

4. Medtech for 4 -10 years and should not be a member of the faculty of any MedTech School
for 2 yrs.
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Members: Marian M. Tantiko
State Board of Exam
-Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, N. Dekata, Road Island,
Tennessee, West Virginia, New York
California has own exam
Certification Agency;
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Scientist
National Certification Agency for Laboratory Personnel
Organization that Supports MT
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. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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Hongkong Institute of MLT
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British Columbia Society of MLT
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International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
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New Zealand Institute of MLS
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Blood Coordinating Council
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Philippine Council for Quality Assurance
PAMET logo
Round- continuous involvement
-education
Triangle- 3 traits of Medtech- love/passion, respect, integrity
Color Green because Health is Green
Microscope- commonly used in the lab
Snake- Greek mythology
Characteristics of a Medical Technologist
1. Outstanding Behavior and attitude
2. Analytical and Critical Thinking
3. Fully Equipped with motor skills
4. High level of Curiosity
5. Industrious and Hardworking
6. Good Communication Skills
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST JOB OPPORTUNITIES
1. Generalist
2. Bio-engineering laboratories
3. Clinical Areas
- Drug Testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, stem cell research, cord blood center
4. Business and Industrial Areas
- Product devt and design specialist
- Marketing and sales

- Quality control and Assurance

5. Environmental Health
6. Health Insurance
7. Academic area
As a Medtech:
- Free Standing Laboratory
- Hospital Based- private or government
- Clinics, Nursing Homes, Public Health Laboratory
Traditional Role of a Med Tech
1. Staff Med Tech
2. Specialist
3. Section Head
4. Chief Med Tech or administrative Med Tech
Non-traditional
1. Private Clinical Laboratory working in a physicians office
2. Research Assistance
3. Technical Representatives for laboratory equipment
4. Teaching
5. State Public Health Personnel
6. Work in a crime laboratory
7. Infection control Coordinator
8. Lab Safety coordinator
9. Biotechnology
Ethics
- Include social issues
- Animal welfare
- Environmental concerns
Different Type of Ethics
1. General ethics
2. Special Ethics
3. Professional Ethics
Medical Ethics
- Moral values and judgment as they apply to medicine
1. Religion
2. Philosophy
3. Family
4. Culture
5. Community
6. Colleagues
7. Personal Experiences
Different Principles in Med Tech Ethics
1. Autonomy- has the right to refuse or choose treatment
2. Beneficence- should act in the best interest of the patient
3. Non-munificence evil/ harm should not be inflicted either to your self or others
4. Justice- distribution is fair
5. Respect for Dignity- all necessary means of care should be given high regard
6. Truthfulness and Honesty- dedication to your job
7. Stewardship- expression of ones responsibility

Problem and Concerns in the Practice of Med Tech

1. Negligence- failure to act and use reasonable care
2. Malpractice- act of Negligence but more specific
Role of Clinical Laboratory
1. Research and Education
2. Information Design and Implementation
3. Quality Improvement
Purposes of a Clinical Laboratory
1. Detect disease or predisposition of a disease
2. Confirm or Reject Diagnosis
3. Established Prognosis
4. Guide a patient
5. Monitor efficacy of management
Needs of a clinical laboratory
1. Medical, Scientific and ethical expertise
2. Laboratory and Data processing equipments
3. Comply with the law
4. Organization, management and communication skills
Management Style and Leader
*Leader- administrator, organizer and developer, risk taker, inspiration, does the right thing
*Manager- implementer, maintains control, does things right
4 definitions of a leader:
1. Supportive- provides physical and personal resources
2. Directive- present rules and define instructions
3. Dedicating- provides low support and direction
4. Coaching- provides high support