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What is the required civil service eligibility for a registered medical laboratory technician employed in the government?
What is the required civil service eligibility for a registered medical laboratory technician employed in the government?
- Not lower than 70% (correct)
- No eligibility required
- Not lower than 75%
- Not lower than 80%
Which professional is primarily responsible for examining body cells to identify abnormalities?
Which professional is primarily responsible for examining body cells to identify abnormalities?
- Laboratory Aide
- Laboratory Director
- Phlebotomist
- Medical Technologist (correct)
What percentage is a passing board exam rating for someone graduating in medical technology?
What percentage is a passing board exam rating for someone graduating in medical technology?
- 80-85%
- 75-79.9%
- 85-90%
- 70-74.9% (correct)
Which position is not part of the clinical laboratory organizational chart?
Which position is not part of the clinical laboratory organizational chart?
What is the primary role of a phlebotomist within the clinical laboratory team?
What is the primary role of a phlebotomist within the clinical laboratory team?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the laboratory director?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the laboratory director?
Which qualification is required for a pathologist in the laboratory?
Which qualification is required for a pathologist in the laboratory?
Which position works primarily with a pathologist to detect changes in body cells?
Which position works primarily with a pathologist to detect changes in body cells?
What is the minimum frequency for the laboratory director to conduct supervisory visits?
What is the minimum frequency for the laboratory director to conduct supervisory visits?
What is the primary responsibility of a histotechnologist?
What is the primary responsibility of a histotechnologist?
Which of the following roles is MOST concerned with radiation safety regulations?
Which of the following roles is MOST concerned with radiation safety regulations?
Which of the following best describes the chief medical technologist's role?
Which of the following best describes the chief medical technologist's role?
What essential training does a licensed physician need if there is no pathologist in the area?
What essential training does a licensed physician need if there is no pathologist in the area?
Which professional is exempted from the Civil Service Commission examinations?
Which professional is exempted from the Civil Service Commission examinations?
What specialized skill set must the laboratory director possess?
What specialized skill set must the laboratory director possess?
What does a toxicologist primarily study?
What does a toxicologist primarily study?
Which of the following tasks would NOT typically be performed by a laboratory aide?
Which of the following tasks would NOT typically be performed by a laboratory aide?
Which of the following responsibilities is NOT typically assigned to the laboratory director?
Which of the following responsibilities is NOT typically assigned to the laboratory director?
What does the chief medical technologist ensure regarding laboratory testing procedures?
What does the chief medical technologist ensure regarding laboratory testing procedures?
What type of educational program must a histotechnologist complete in the United States?
What type of educational program must a histotechnologist complete in the United States?
Which of these roles involves applying knowledge of radiation physics during medical procedures?
Which of these roles involves applying knowledge of radiation physics during medical procedures?
What is the primary responsibility of a section head in a clinical laboratory?
What is the primary responsibility of a section head in a clinical laboratory?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming a medical laboratory technician?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming a medical laboratory technician?
What is the role of a medical technologist in the laboratory?
What is the role of a medical technologist in the laboratory?
In which scenario can someone still qualify as a medical laboratory technician despite failing the MTLE?
In which scenario can someone still qualify as a medical laboratory technician despite failing the MTLE?
Which of the following best describes the training required for phlebotomists in the Philippines?
Which of the following best describes the training required for phlebotomists in the Philippines?
What certification bodies are recognized for phlebotomists outside of the Philippines?
What certification bodies are recognized for phlebotomists outside of the Philippines?
What educational requirement is mentioned for medical laboratory technicians regarding substitution of experience?
What educational requirement is mentioned for medical laboratory technicians regarding substitution of experience?
Which professional primarily supervises the work of a medical technologist?
Which professional primarily supervises the work of a medical technologist?
What is typically required for a phlebotomist to become certified?
What is typically required for a phlebotomist to become certified?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the qualifications of a medical laboratory technician?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the qualifications of a medical laboratory technician?
Flashcards
Medical Laboratory Technician civil service eligibility
Medical Laboratory Technician civil service eligibility
A registered medical laboratory technician employed in the government requires a civil service eligibility of at least 70-74.9%.
Phlebotomist's role
Phlebotomist's role
A phlebotomist is specifically in charge of blood collection.
Clinical Laboratory Team Members
Clinical Laboratory Team Members
The clinical laboratory team involves the laboratory director/head, chief medical technologist, section head, medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, laboratory aide, and phlebotomist.
Medical Technologist Responsibilities
Medical Technologist Responsibilities
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Laboratory Personnel Hierarchy
Laboratory Personnel Hierarchy
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Who oversees the entire laboratory?
Who oversees the entire laboratory?
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What are the Director's qualifications?
What are the Director's qualifications?
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Director's supervisory role
Director's supervisory role
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Who is a Pathologist?
Who is a Pathologist?
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What is the role of a Physician in areas without Pathologists?
What is the role of a Physician in areas without Pathologists?
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Who is the Chief Medical Technologist?
Who is the Chief Medical Technologist?
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What are the responsibilities of the Chief Medical Technologist?
What are the responsibilities of the Chief Medical Technologist?
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Who manages laboratory sections?
Who manages laboratory sections?
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Who's the primary lab diagnostician?
Who's the primary lab diagnostician?
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What's a phlebotomist's role?
What's a phlebotomist's role?
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What are the responsibilities of a medical laboratory technician?
What are the responsibilities of a medical laboratory technician?
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What qualifications are needed to become a medical laboratory technician?
What qualifications are needed to become a medical laboratory technician?
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What is a civil service exam?
What is a civil service exam?
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What is the minimum civil service rating for a medical laboratory technician in government?
What is the minimum civil service rating for a medical laboratory technician in government?
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What is a BS in Hygiene?
What is a BS in Hygiene?
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Who grants authorization for medical technology work in the Philippines?
Who grants authorization for medical technology work in the Philippines?
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What certifies phlebotomists in other countries?
What certifies phlebotomists in other countries?
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Civil Service Exam
Civil Service Exam
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Who's exempt from the Civil Service Exam?
Who's exempt from the Civil Service Exam?
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Laboratory Aide's Duties
Laboratory Aide's Duties
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Cytotechnologist's Role
Cytotechnologist's Role
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What is a Pap smear?
What is a Pap smear?
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Histotechnologist's Task
Histotechnologist's Task
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Nuclear Medical Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technologist
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Toxicologist's Focus
Toxicologist's Focus
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Study Notes
Prayer Before Class
- A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit for guidance in understanding the subject matter.
- The prayer seeks light and wisdom to overcome ignorance and sin.
- It asks for a penetrating mind, a good memory, and the ability to learn and comprehend effectively.
- The prayer requests guidance in expressing oneself and completing one's work successfully, all through Jesus Christ.
Principles of Medical Technology Practice 1
- The topic is about Professional Organizations and Regulations Governing Laboratory Personnel.
- Learning outcomes include understanding the laws governing the clinical laboratory, its personnel, and their organization.
Outline
- Part I:
- Professionals within the Clinical Laboratory
- Organizational Chart of the Clinical Laboratory
- Part II:
- Professional Organizations
- Part III:
- Laws Governing Medical Technologists
- Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the laws governing the clinical laboratory, its personnel, and their organization.
Pokemon Game
- Choose a Pokemon.
- One character is solely focused on blood collection.
- Another character is a graduate of medical technology with a board exam rating between 70-74.9%.
- A registered medical laboratory technician, when employed by the government, must have a civil service eligibility of a minimum level.
Laboratory Personnel and Organizational Chart
- An organizational chart is provided depicting the structure and relationships of clinical laboratory personnel.
- A hierarchy is shown from the top-level (e.g., Director/Head) down to the lower-level personnel (e.g., laboratory aide).
- Various roles of laboratory personnel are listed, such as phlebotomists, medical lab technicians, medical technologists, and more
- Other roles in a clinical laboratory are also identified.
Clinical Laboratory Personnel
- Laboratory Director/Head of the Laboratory:
- Competent and experienced professional
- Specialized skills proportionate to the laboratory category
- Responsible for the lab operations: personnel, functions, and data.
- Oversees the clinical laboratory operation
- Manages and provides administrative and technical supervision.
- Must comply with standards of the Philippine Society of Pathologists.
- Meets with the staff at least once per week via physical visits/calls/video conferencing, or once a month.
- Pathologist:
- Registered physician certified by the Philippine Board of Pathologist
- Trained in laboratory medicine; microscopic, or gross study and interpretation of tissues, secretions, and excretions, the human body functions.
- Physician (in areas without a pathologist):
- Licensed physician authorized by the DOH.
- Must complete a 3-month training in clinical laboratory medicine, quality control, and lab management.
- Chief Medical Technologist:
- Administrative, supervisory, and highly technical position.
- Oversees technical aspects of lab operations; accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of lab testing procedures
- Responsible for staffing, staff supervision, and compliance with policies and regulations..
- Section Head:
- Oversees a specific lab section/department
- Manages daily operations and ensures adherence to performance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Medical Technologist:
- Works within the supervision of a pathologist or a licensed physician authorized by the DOH.
- Must pass a prescribed course in BSMT/BS in Hygiene.
- Different categories of Medical Technologists are also identified.
- Front-line diagnostics (process specimen, and releasing results).
- Phlebotomist
- Trained to collect blood samples.
- In the Philippines, usually done by medical technology personnel
- In other countries, a degree isn't always required.
- May need certifications.
- Medical Laboratory Technician:
- Certified and registered.
- Assists Medical Technologists and pathologists.
- Other qualifications to become a medical technician:
- Passed the MTLE (Medical Technologist Licensure Exam) with a general rating of 70% or higher
- Hold an equivalent civil service eligibility of second grade or higher
- Passed the medical technician civil service exam on March 21, 1969.
- Work experience or course experience substitutions
- Laboratory Aide:
- Maintains sterile lab conditions and environment.
- Assists in lab services and inventory management.
- Cytotechnologist ("Cell Processor"):
- Works with pathologists to detect body cell changes.
- Examines microscopic slides for anomalies.
- Histotechnologist ("Tissue Processor"):
- Prepares and processes tissue specimens.
- Prepares biopsies or tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
- Nuclear Medical Technologist:
- Health care professional (works with nuclear physicians).
- Apply knowledge of radiation physics, to limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, measure the quantity & distribution of radionuclides deposited in the sample.
- Toxicologist:
- Studies the effects of toxic substances on human beings, animals, and plants.
Other Learning Activities
- Students will work in groups (5 members) to create an organizational chart and an essay that describes the roles and responsibilities of personnel in a clinical laboratory
- A rubric for grading their work is included in the notes.
Peer Evaluation
- Students will evaluate each other within their group (by using points for their contributions, collaboration, and communication.)
- Criteria cover contribution, collaboration, communication, quality of work, and professionalism.
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