Overview of MedTech Flashcards
The application of principles of natural, physical and biological sciences to the performance of laboratory procedures which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
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Branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and maintenance of health.
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A health profession concerned with performing laboratory analyses in view of obtaining the information necessary in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as in the maintenance of good health.
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Laboratory determinations and analyses are performed in the __ by the___.
clinical laboratory by the medical technologist.
Medical technologist must have acquired …
adequate scientific knowledge, attitude and skills in the performance of the various test procedures.
An auxiliary branch of medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical procedures.
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Technique which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general.
Medical Technology according to RA 5527 Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969.
Facilities that perform chemical and microscopic examinations of various body fluids like blood and tissues.
Found in a variety of settings, both in government and private hospitals or free standing (non hospital) laboratories such as those found in clinics, group practices, physician’s offices, veterinary offices, government agencies and military institutions.
CLINICAL LABORATORIES
May be large, offering sophisticated services and employing many medical technologists and technicians or it maybe a small facility having only few employees.
Medical laboratory
tested with high level of complexity need to be sent to reference laboratories. Can handle large volumes of work and perform complex tests.
Large size (over 300 beds)
has a laboratory that can perform all routine tests including more complicated procedures.
Medium size (100-300 beds)-
– perform only routine procedures and that more complicated or infrequently requested may be sent to reference laboratory.
Small size hospital(<100 beds)
Director of a clinical laboratory
Licensed physician with a specialty in Pathology as certified by the Philippine Board of Pathology.
pathologist
Defined as the practice of medicine which contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Pathology
diagnosis or confirmation of diseases through autopsy examination and cellular differentiation of autopsy and surgical tissues.
Anatomic Pathology –
Two areas of pathology
Anatomic Pathology –
Clinical Pathology –
specializes in chemical, microbiological (study of bacteria) and hematologic (study of blood) procedures.
Clinical Pathology –
Has a baccalaureate degree program from a college or university recognized by CHED..
Medical technologist
Work as medical detectives
They use microscope to observe details of cells, ova and cysts of parasitic organisms.
They test whether the blood of the donor is compatible with the blood of the patient-recipient.
Medical technologist
Utilize stains to identify microorganisms and to analyze various cells.
They measure substance in blood and other fluids such as glucose and cholesterol.
Medical technologist
Has completed a specified a specified clinical internship in a training laboratory accredited by BHFS (now Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau) of the DOH and has passed the licensure examination administered by the Board of Medical Technology of the PRC Professional Regulation Commission.
Medical technologist
Medical technologist
They discover and identify organisms causing infection and disease.
They operate complex apparatus, instruments and machines.
They use standards and control liability of laboratory results.
They work under pressure with speed, accuracy and precision.
They adhere to high ethical standards and performance.
Personal traits of a medical technologist
Personal stamina Good eyesight Normal color vision Manual dexterity Good intellect Aptitude for the biological sciences Caring attitude Communication skills Ability to relate well to fellow workers Observant Motivated Able to practice precise manipulations and calculations Good organizational skills
Special characteristics needed in persons working in clinical laboratories
Service oriented patience Honesty, accuracy and skills dedication Emotional maturity X Factor
Medical technologist deals with human lives
Any error, dishonesty and negligence in the work endanger the life of the patient.
Honesty, accuracy and skills
