Lesson 1C Flashcards
The Phlebotomist is the “laboratory representative” because
he or she is the person from the laboratory with whom most health care staff and patients have contact.
The Phlebotomist often encounters staff from the ___________ department.
electrocardiography
is a recording of impulses of the heart.
EKG
EKGs are performed in the ____________, and the Phlebotomist often waits for the test to be completed to draw blood.
patient’s room
record the electrical activity of the brain.
EEG - electroencephalograms
help locate and assess the extent of brain injury or determine if there is any brain activity.
EEGs
The __________________ dispenses many types of therapeutic drugs that often are much more potent than a prescription taken at home.
hospital pharmacy
The _________ plays an integral part in this monitoring through the blood samples that are collected at specific times.
Phlebotomist
With the results of the samples, the __________ is able to consult with the laboratory and the patient’s physician to provide the best treatment possible for the patient.
pharmacist
works with patients who, due to disease or injury, are no longer able to function to their full physical capacity.
physical therapy department
may involve rebuilding deteriorated muscles after a long illness or learning to function
Physical therapy
where patients work to overcome their physical handicaps so they can be productive again in their old job or function in a new job.
occupational therapy
is another area related to physical therapy. Patients who have difficulty speaking or who have lost the ability to speak because of a stroke or disease are retaught how to speak.
Speech therapy
is an area of the hospital that has changed rapidly in recent years..
_____________ used to just x-ray lungs or broken bones, but the field has expanded to include cardiac catheterization, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.
Radiology/ Radiologists
Radiology includes..
cardiac catheterization
computed tomography (CT) scans
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
and ultrasound
The largest the Phlebotomist works with is the ___________.
department of nursing
Keeps the hospital in compliance
Administration
Monitors patients with cardiovascular disease
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Diagnosis of neurophysiological disorders
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Maintains a clean facility
Environmental Services
Provides diets to patients
Food Service (Dietary)
Diagnose gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory
Provides testing of patient samples
Laboratory
Maintains patient records
Medical Records
Provides direct patient care
Nursing
Provides therapy to help maintain living skills
Occupational Therapy
Dispenses drugs and advises on drug usage
Pharmacy
Provides therapy to restore mobility
Physical Therapy
Uses imaging for diagnosis and treatment
Radiology
Provides therapy to evaluate the lungs
Respiratory theray
Provides therapy to restore speech
Speech therapy
Increased care of the patient due to a heart condition
Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Emergency treatment of patients
Emergency Department (ER)
Care for elderly patients
Geriatrics
Follow-up care of a patient at home
Home Health Care
Increased care due to the critical needs of the patient
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Newborn care
Neonatal
Care for patients on dialysis
Nephrology
Care for patients in labor or childbirth
Obstetrics
Care for patients with cancer
Oncology
Care for patients with broken bones
Orthopedic
Care for patients who are infant and children
Pediatrics
Recovery treatment of patients (usually post operation)
Recovery
A _______________________ has a bachelor’s degree and a medical technology or clinical laboratory scientist certification.
medical laboratory scientist (technologist)
A _________ has a 2-year associate degree in medical technology and a certification.
technician
The _______________ positions in the office areas of the laboratory require a high school education and some secretarial/clerical training.
secretarial or clerical
The Phlebotomist needs a high school education and specialized training in phlebotomy; a minimum of ___ hours of classroom training and ____hours of clinical or practical training.
40 | 100
Physician who reads and interprets the results of laboratory tests or examines tissues under a microscope to diagnose and monitor disease.
Pathologist
are experts in diagnosing such diseases as cancer, diabetes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis, and thyroid conditions.
Pathologists
Holds a minimum of baccalaureate degree and is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests, confirming the accuracy of test results, and reposting laboratory findings to the pathologist and other physicians.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Or
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
work in five major areas of the laboratory: blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology.
Medical technologist
Medical technologist work in five major areas of the laboratory:
blood banking
chemistry
hematology
immunology
microbiology
Under the supervision of the medical technologist, they perform general tests.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
have special training in addition to a high school diploma or an associate degree.
Medical laboratory technicians
Collects blood samples to be used in many laboratory tests to detect and monitor treatment.
They have training in addition to a high school diploma.
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
Examines cells under the microscope to detect signs of cancer in the earliest stages, when a cure is most likely.
Cytotechnologist (CT)
must hold baccalaureate degrees and have special training to search out the smallest abnormalities in color, shape, or size of cells.
Cytotechnologists
Prepares body tissue samples for microscopic examination by the pathologist using sophisticated techniques such as immunohistochemistry.
Histotechnologist (HTL)
must hold
baccalaureate degrees and have specials training to freeze, cut, mount, and stain the tissues; often while the patient is still in surgery, thus playing a major role in the diagnosis of malignancy.
Histotechnologist (HTL)
