Medical Technology Quiz

Prayer Before Class

• A prayer seeking guidance and focus for learning
• It asks for: brilliance, dispelling darkness (sin and ignorance), a penetrating mind, a good memory, learning methods, comprehension ability, grace in expression, progress, and successful completion of work
• The prayer is made through Jesus Christ, recognizing the Father's and Son's role.

Principles of Medical Technology Practice 1

• The topic is about professional organizations and regulations for laboratory personnel.

Outline

• Part I: Professionals within the clinical laboratory and its organizational chart
• Part II: Professional organizations
• Part III: Laws Governing Medical Technologists, Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics

Learning Outcomes

• Students need to understand the laws governing clinical labs, personnel, and their organizations.

Pokemon Game

• The game involves selecting a Pokemon.
• One possible response from the game is that a person is involved in solely collecting blood.
• Another possible game response was that the character is a medical technology graduate with a board exam rating of 70-74.9%.
• A third possible game response was a question: what is the minimum civil service eligibility for a registered medical laboratory technician employed in the government?

Clinical Laboratory Personnel

• Laboratory Director/Head of the Laboratory:

  • Competent and experienced professional
  • Specialized skills appropriate to the lab category
  • Responsible for the entire lab, personnel, functions, and data
  • Oversees the clinical lab operation
  • Has administrative and technical supervision.
  • Supervises staff following standards set by the Philippine Society of Pathologists.
  • Visits/conferences at least once a month or twice a week, or a physical visit weekly.

• Pathologist:

  • A registered physician certified by the Philippine Board of Pathologists
  • Trained in laboratory methods, including gross and microscopic study
  • Focuses on tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body.

• Physician (in areas without a pathologist):

  • Licensed Physician authorized by the DOH.
  • Undergoes a three-month training program in clinical laboratory medicine, quality control, and laboratory management.

• Chief Medical Technologist:

  • High technical and administrative/supervisory role
  • Oversees laboratory operations and ensures accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of laboratory tests
  • Responsible for staff and their compliance to policies and regulations.

• Section Head:

  • Oversees specific sections/departments
  • Manages daily operations, ensuring performance standards and regulatory compliance.

• Medical Technologist:

  • Works under pathologist/licensed physician supervision
  • Graduated from a prescribed course (BSMT/BS in Hygiene).
  • Front line of laboratory diagnostics
  • Processes specimens; releases results after pathologist confirmation

• Phlebotomist:

  • Trained to collect blood samples
  • In the Philippines phlebotomy is usually done by a Medical Technology Degree holder.
  • In other countries, a degree is not always required for certified phlebotomists.
  • Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologist, National Healthcareer Association

• Medical Laboratory Technician:

  • Certified by and registered with the Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology
  • Assists Medical Technologists and/or pathologists.
  • Other qualifications:
    • Failed the MTLE but had a general rating of at least 70%, and required equivalent civil service eligibility with the appropriate grade at government employment.
    • Passed the civil-service exam for medical technicians held on March 21, 1969.
    • Finished a 2-year college degree and has a year of experience as a medical laboratory technician. Experience in college can be substituted, with each year of experience equating to two years of work experience. Applicant had to have 10 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician.

• Civil Service Examination:

  • Conducted twice annually by the Civil Service Commission.
  • Two levels: First and Second Level
  • Applicants for second level positions need a four-year college degree

• Laboratory Aide:

  • Maintains the laboratory and equipment sterility and environment.
  • Assists with laboratory services.
  • Keeps inventory and does requisitions.

• Cytotechnologist ("Cell Processor"):

  • Works with pathologists to identify changes in body cells.
  • Examines microscopic slides of body cells to spot abnormalities/anomalies.
  • Example: Pap smear/Papanicolaou test

• Histotechnologist ("Tissue Processor"):

  • Prepares, processes, and stains biopsies and tissue specimens for microscopic analysis by pathologists.
  • Requires a 12-month training program in the United States.

• Nuclear Medical Technologist:

  • Healthcare professional working with nuclear physicians.
  • Applies radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure.
  • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals
  • Measures radionuclide quantity and distribution in samples

• Toxicologist:

  • Studies toxic substance effects on human beings, animals, and plants.

Other Learning Activities

• Group assignment: create an organizational chart of a clinical laboratory and write a short essay on roles & responsibilities of each personnel
• Peer evaluation is involved to assess each group member.

Rubric (Organizational Chart)

• Criteria are evaluated and assigned points for content accuracy, visual presentation, and clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Criteria also include creativity and adherence to instructions given
• The rubric has a detailed explanation of the scoring, which is important in creating a professional organizational chart

Test your knowledge on key aspects of medical technology and laboratory roles. This quiz covers topics such as board exam ratings, responsibilities within clinical labs, and civil service eligibility for medical laboratory technicians. Perfect for students and professionals in the field!