Defining Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science PDF

DEFINING THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROFESSION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Hospital Administrator I Laboratory Director (Department Head) I Chief of...

DEFINING THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROFESSION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Hospital Administrator I Laboratory Director (Department Head) I Chief of Different Sections (Associate Pathologist) I Chief Medical Technologist ORGANIZATIONAL CHART… Assistant Chief Medical Technologist I Different Laboratory Sections: Hematology Microbiology Clinical Chemistry Blood Bank Immunology / Serology Clinical Microscopy Histopath ORGANIZATIONAL CHART… Medical Technologist Supervisor of different sections I Staff Medical Technologist I Laboratory technician I Laboratory Nurse I Laboratory Aide MEDICAL LABORATORY PERSONNEL Laboratory Director –Pathologist –Medical doctors –Doctoral scientist –Doctors of Osteopathy –has ultimate responsibility for all laboratory operations MEDICAL LABORATORY PERSONNEL… Laboratory Manager – usually someone educated in the laboratory sciences and with additional business or management training. – Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory – Responsible for setting personnel standards, establishing training and evaluation procedures, establishing appropriate quality control programs, and observing and documenting employee performance and competence. – Monitor manuals containing instructions for every procedure performed in the laboratory MEDICAL LABORATORY PERSONNEL… General Supervisor/ Department Head – Responsible for the quantity and quality of work performed in his/her department – Responsible for training employees and for evaluating employee performance. Testing Personnel/ Bench Technologist – Individuals who actually perform the laboratory analyses. MEDICAL LABORATORY PERSONNEL… Qualifications for Medical Technologist (MT) / Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) has a baccalaureate degree from a college or university Has completed specified clinical training in an accredited Medical Technology program. Individuals must also pass the National Examination (Medical Technology Board Licensure Examination) MEDICAL LABORATORY PERSONNEL… Laboratory Technician / Med. Lab. Technician – Assist Med.Tech. in the performance of different laboratory assays. Phlebotomist – Perform blood extractions PERSONAL QUALITIES DESIRABLE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS Dedication Normal color vision Cooperation Manual dexterity Neatness Good intellect Caring attitude Aptitude for biological sciences Physical stamina Communication skills Good eyesight Honesty ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM International – American Association of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS); formerly American Society for Medical Technology (ASMT) Local – Professional Regulation Commission Ethics Committee / PAMET Ethics Committee ❑Prescribed code of conduct and behavior  PRIVACY / CONFIDENTIALITY – Patient information is confidential. It must only be discussed with health care employees who are directly related to the case and who have a “need to know” – Test results should not be discussed with patients, their relatives, or other inappropriate persons – Test results should be reported only to the physician or other appropriate designated employee. – The employee must be professional, courteous and considerate of patients. – Laboratory analyses must be performed carefully and accurately, using the best techniques available.  CAREERS Job Opportunities/Places of Work: – Hospital – Researcher – Sales – Academician 9/12/2022 lenizaraedeguzman 2018 13 CAREERS Medical technologist in the laboratory – Clinical laboratory Hospital Clinic Independent laboratory – Sales industry Sales representative – pharmaceutical, equipment, reagents Educational representative – Research industry Medical center research Industrial research 9/12/2022 lenizaraedeguzman 2018 14  CAREERS Medical technologist in the laboratory – Academician College, chemistry, biology, medical sciences – Veterinary medicine Research Clinics – Forensic 9/12/2022 lenizaraedeguzman 2018 15 CHARACTERISTICS / TRAITS Physical stamina Good eyesight – normal color vision Manual dexterity Good intellect and aptitude to biological science and caring attitude Communication skills Observant, motivated, precise, good organizational skills 9/12/2022 16 OTHER SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Service oriented Patient Honesty, accuracy, skillful Dedicated Emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physically mature X - factor 9/12/2022 17 Clinical Chemistry – body fluid components Clinical Chemistry section is where patients’ blood and other body fluids are checked for various chemical components using state-of-the-art equipment. 9/12/2022 18  Microbiology – pathogenic microorganisms Bacteriology section is where patients’ samples are examined microscopically for agents of infectious diseases. Specimens that can be examined may come from wounds, throats, eye, blood, body fluids, and many other body sites. The agents that are detected may be bacteria (aerobic, anaerobic, acid fast), fungi (molds and yeasts), parasites, or viruses. The Bacteriology section also tests the various antibiotics to determine the best agent for therapy. 9/12/2022 19 Hematology – whole blood analysis and coagulation The Hematology Section performs routine and special tests on the components of whole blood such as the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The section also performs cell counts, differential counts, and other microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other body fluids. 9/12/2022 20  Urinalysis Clinical Microscopy section performs routine and special tests on patients’ urine and fecal samples. These samples are chemically analyzed and examined at the microscopic level. 9/12/2022 21  Blood Bank (Immunohematology) – transfusion related testing Blood Bank Production prepares blood components, derivatives, and products for transfusion. Blood Bank Production ensures that the donor is free of infectious diseases. They are also in charge of ensuring that there is a supply of various blood products that are readily available for patient administration. 9/12/2022 22 Serology (Immunology) – antibody studies Serology section is where patients’ blood samples are examined for the presence of antibodies produced against infectious agents that causes hepatitis, measles, and HIV. Immunology section is where blood samples are analyzed to quantify tumor markers and thyroid hormones. 9/12/2022 23 Cytology section examines smears of body fluids for evidence of inflammation, cancer, and other conditions.  Histopathology section is where surgical specimens are examined at the microscopic level for pathologic diagnosis and interpretation.  SPECIMEN COLLECTING AND PROCESSING – INCLUDES PHLEBOTOMY 9/12/2022 26