LESSON 2 (Practice of Medical Technology) Flashcards
Primarily concerned with the study of the natural world and interrelationship among biological, psychological, and even the social world.
The Science of Medicine
Application of science
Technology
Equipment, materials, or product
Physical Elements
Knowledge, skills, procedures, principles or information base
Intangible elements
3 definitions of technology
- A physical artifact, machine, or instrument
- An activity or means to accomplish a goal
- As knowledge
Designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases
Medical Technology
Examination of tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body and body fluids by various electronic, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, hematologic, serologic, immunological, nuclear, and other lab procedures and techniques either manual or automated
The Medical Technology Act of 1969 (R.A. 5527)
Section 2.a. Practice of Medical Technology
(Roles and Responsibilities of a Medtech Professional)
- Capable of performing basic to advanced laboratory tests
Perform Clinical Laboratory Testing
- Expected to perform special procedures (e.g. molecular & nuclear diagnostics)
Perform special procedures
- Should always be conscious of accuracy and precision
Ensure accuracy and precision of results
- Values honesty, particularly in conveying/reporting lab results or procedures
Be honest in practice
- Must be aware of the urgency in delivering results on time esp. STAT or ER/OR requests
Ensure timely delivery of results
- Work in accordance to the professional Code of Ethics and awareness to the laws & regulations
Demonstrate professionalism
- Should always be conscious of accuracy and precision
Uphold confidentiality
- To build a well-functioning team
Collaborate w/ other health professionals
- Must be engaged in research activities to update their skills
Conduct research
- Must be actively involved in reaching out to the community
Involvement in Health Promotion Programs
A duly registered physician who is typically trained in methods of laboratory medicine
Pathologist
Assists medical technologists and/or pathologist
Medical lab technicians
Trained to draw blood for lab tests or blood donation
Phlebotomist
Works w/ the pathologist to detect changes in body cells
Cytotechnologist
Responsible for the routine preparation, processing, and staining of biopsies and tissue specimens
Histotechnologist
Studies the effects of toxic substances on the physiological functions of biological beings
Toxicologist