Today, a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is an integral part of modern healthcare system. Unsung heroes of the ‘behind the scenes’, these highly skilled professionals.
Key Responsibilities of a Medical Laboratory Technologist:
Specimen Collection and Processing:
Collect bodily fluids, tissues and other specimens from patients, skillfully, doing so properly labelled and transported for accurate analysis. Soak specimens for pretest dialysis, centrifugation, filtration and dilutions.
Laboratory Testing and Analysis:
Conduct a wide range of laboratory tests, including ‘Hematology’ Look at red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and hemoglobin levels in your blood.
Clinical Chemistry:
It analyzes many aspects of chemical components in blood, urine, and other bodily fluids of patients, as well as other treatments to check the metabolism of glucose, electrolytes, enzymes, hormones etc.
Microbiology:
Diagnose infections by identifying and culturing bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.
Immunology:
You do antibody titers and immunodeficiency screens.
Blood Banking:
Blood typing, cross-matching, and other related to blood transfusions.
Molecular Diagnostics:
Know how to perform technique such as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) for detecting genetic abnormality and infectious disease.
Quality Control and Assurance:
Implement rigorous quality control measures and maintain to be sure that all laboratory results are accurate and reliable.High standards of laboratory practice in the internal and external quality assurance programs.
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
Help others in initiating and performing in using many high technology laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, analyzers, and automated instrumentation. They would also facilitate operations by maintaining scheduled repair of main equipment, as well as troubleshoot equipment as they malfunction.
Professional Development:
During the process, gain continuing knowledge and skills through professional development activities such as traditional workshops, conferences and continuing education courses.
Teamwork and Communication:
Provide the best possible patient care by working well with other health care (e.g., physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel).Clarify and concise on laboratory results communication.
