Medical Laboratory Technology Quiz

Prayer Before Class

• A prayer entreating the Holy Spirit, Divine Creator for guidance and wisdom during class.
• It asks for clarity of mind, memory, and ease of learning.
• The prayer requests success in expressing oneself.
• The prayer goes to Jesus Christ to accomplish the work with abundant grace and progress.
• The prayer ends with an amen.

Professional Organizations and Regulations Governing Laboratory Personnel

• This section of the course covers the different organizations and rules governing laboratory personnel.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will learn about the laws, people, and organizations that manage the clinical laboratory.

Pokemon Game

• A game where the user chooses a Pokémon.
• One scenario specifically discusses the qualifications for a blood-focused medical professional.
• Another scenario describes the requirements for a medical technology professional with a high board exam score (70-74.9%).
• Another scenario highlights the eligibility requirements for a registered medical laboratory technician employed by the government.
• Other scenarios highlight roles and tasks of medical professionals for diagnostic purposes.

Organizational Chart for Laboratory Personnel

• Shows a hierarchical structure of laboratory staff.
• The structure includes, but isn’t limited to, roles such as: Laboratory Director/Head of Laboratory, Chief Medical Technologist, Section Heads, Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Aides, Phlebotomists, and other personnel.
• The chart depicts the reporting structure and relationships among the different roles.

Clinical Laboratory Team

• Lists the roles within the clinical laboratory team:
  • Laboratory Director/Head of the Laboratory
  • Chief Medical Technologist
  • Section Head
  • Medical Technologist
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Aide
  • Phlebotomist
  • Others (a catch-all category)

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Laboratory Director/Head of the Laboratory

• A competent and experienced individual responsible for the entire lab's functions.
• They oversee all lab operations and staff.
• They provide technical and administrative oversight.
• Staff supervision and compliance with standards are critical elements of their role.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Pathologist

• A registered physician certified by the board.
• They have training specializing in microscopic and gross examination of body tissues for abnormalities and anomalies.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Physician (in areas w/o pathologist)

• A licensed physician, authorized by the DOH, completes a three-month training program in clinical laboratory medicine, quality control, and laboratory management.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Chief Medical Technologist

• A highly technical position focused on the administration and supervision of lab operations.
• Ensures accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of the lab.
• Responsible for staff management and compliance with regulations.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Section Head

• Manages a specific laboratory section.
• Day-to-day operations are overseen, meeting performance standards and adhering to relevant regulations.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Medical Technologist

• Works under the supervision of a pathologist or a licensed physician.
• A prescribed course in medical technology (BSMT/BS in Hygiene) is required, along with its associated training and exam.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Medical Technologist

• The front line of diagnostics in laboratories.
• Processes specimens and releases results following confirmation by the pathologist.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Phlebotomist

• Trained to collect blood samples.
• In the Philippines, medical technologists commonly perform phlebotomy.
• In other countries, this task may not require a degree.
• Phlebotomists adhere to standards set by organizations.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Medical Laboratory Technician

• Certified and registered professionals associated with the applicable regulatory board for medical technology.
• Assists or collaborates with qualified medical technologists and pathologists.
• Specific skill requirements or qualifications may exist.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Medical Laboratory Technician

• Detailed qualifications, including civil service exam requirements.
• Other specific requirements for experience and formal education are discussed.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Medical Laboratory Technician

• Qualifications to become a medical specialist.
• Options for meeting experience requirements may involve college experience or direct work experience.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Medical Laboratory Technician

• Details about civil service examinations and exemptions for those with licensing in specific fields.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Laboratory Aide

• Maintains a sterile and clean laboratory environment, manages equipment.
• Provides support services in the laboratory.
• Maintains inventory and requisition processes for needed supplies.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Cytotechnologist ("Cell Processor")

• Collaborates with pathologists to detect body cell changes.
• Analyzes microscopic slides to determine abnormalities.
• Papanicolaou (Pap) smears are a specific type of analysis.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Histotechnologist ("Tissue Processor")

• Prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Specimens are often biopsies.
• A 12-month training program is frequently required in the US.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Nuclear Medical Technologist

• Health care professionals partnering with nuclear physicians.
• Handles radiation physics, and safety measures for exposure limit.
• Responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Measures and distributes radionuclides (radiative components) in patient samples.

Clinical Laboratory Personnel: Toxicologist

• Conducts research on the effects of toxic substances on organisms.
• Studies focus on the physiological impacts on humans, animals, and plants.

Other Learning Activities

• Instructions on how to complete a group organizational chart, essay assignment, and peer evaluation.
• The deadline for the tasks is noted.

Test your knowledge on the roles, responsibilities, and eligibility requirements of medical laboratory technicians and directors. This quiz covers essential concepts related to laboratory operations and practices within the medical field.