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Which field is NOT mentioned as a potential employment area for medical laboratory technologists?
Which field is NOT mentioned as a potential employment area for medical laboratory technologists?
Medical technologists are in low demand currently.
Medical technologists are in low demand currently.
False
What is one of the major challenges faced by medical technologists?
What is one of the major challenges faced by medical technologists?
High vacancy rate among laboratory careers
The Philippine health system is patterned after the __________ health system.
The Philippine health system is patterned after the __________ health system.
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What is a common work condition faced by medical technologists?
What is a common work condition faced by medical technologists?
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What are the two main types of practitioners within the clinical laboratory?
What are the two main types of practitioners within the clinical laboratory?
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The increase in population has led to a considerable increase in the demand for __________ services.
The increase in population has led to a considerable increase in the demand for __________ services.
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Medical schools are lowering their requirement for advanced training facilities.
Medical schools are lowering their requirement for advanced training facilities.
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What is one reason many Filipinos opt to go abroad after graduating in Medical Technology?
What is one reason many Filipinos opt to go abroad after graduating in Medical Technology?
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Match the following roles with their correct definitions:
Match the following roles with their correct definitions:
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Study Notes
Job Opportunities for Medical Technologists
- Employment in various fields such as immunology, serology, bioengineering, cell marker technology, and cancer research.
- Opportunities exist in clinical areas, particularly in drug testing centers for those trained at accredited facilities.
- Business and industrial sectors require services like product development, quality control, and environmental health.
- Academic positions in teaching and research available, though often requiring advanced degrees and experience.
Challenges Faced by Medical Technologists
- Future demand high, yet requires special training for sophisticated laboratory techniques.
- Current vacancy rate stands at 10.4% in laboratory careers, especially for high-risk roles.
- Issues with long working hours and inadequate staffing affect well-being and efficiency.
Medical Technology in the Philippines
- High education costs drive students to seek international job opportunities after graduation.
- Low wages in the Philippines lead to a significant number of professionals working abroad; notable past migration included 14,000 doctors and 89,000 nurses in 1982.
- Increased enrollment in Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) as a preparatory course for medicine; decline in nursing program interest due to overseas hiring freezes.
Medical Technology Profession Overview
- Dynamic field at the forefront of medical science, constantly evolving with new technologies.
- Recognized as a "best job" profession, maintaining a high demand.
- Positions available at Master's and PhD levels, with diverse practice settings including hospitals, laboratories, and research.
Professionals within the Clinical Laboratory
- Clinical Laboratory Practitioners: Include Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist and Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Other Laboratory Practitioners: Include Pathologists, Phlebotomists, Cytotechnologists, and Histotechnologists.
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Description
Explore the job opportunities and challenges medical technologists face in various fields. This quiz covers key concepts from SUBA et al, Chapter 2, focusing on specialized technologies in clinical laboratories. Test your understanding of the competitive landscape for medical technologists.
