The MT also has the responsibility to ensure high standards by interpreting quality assurance parameters, by troubleshooting instrumentation and procedures, and by researching new techniques. A Medical Technologist is trained in many clinical specialties.
Diabetics rely on the MT to analyze their blood glucoses.
Heart attack victims need enzymes and other analytes monitored in order to effectively recover from their condition. Individuals on chemotherapy routinely need blood chemical analyses to monitor their cancer. Microbiology A MT working as a microbiologist will grow, identify and perform antibiotic testing on bacteria recovered from infections. Additionally, microscopy is an integral part of a microbiologist's duties. The MT investigates infections and epidemiological outbreaks caused by micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses.