Essential functions are knowledge, skill, and attitude requirements that are necessary for success as a medical technoligist/clinical laboratory scientist.  The essential functions are divided into three categories: Intellectual/Conceptual, Behavioral/Social, and Motor/Physical.  The categories are briefly outlined below:

Intellectual/Conceptual	The Medical Technologist must be able to exercise independent judgment.  This includes, but is not limited to, the following abilities: Measure and calculate Define problems Analyze data Develop and implement solutions Reason and apply sound judgment Question logically Recognize and differentiate facts from opinion and illusion Distinguish the logical from the illogical and relevant from irrelevant Participate fully in all laboratory exercises and clinical internships in the program Understand and follow directions Apply learned skills and knowledge to new situations Communicate effectively in formal English
Behavioral and Social	The Medical Technologst must be able to exhibit appropriate professional conduct that includes, but is not limited to, the following abilities: Fulfill commitments and be accountable for actions Self-direct, self-correct and be responsible for one's own learning and professional development Deal with stress and maintain composure under pressure and time constraints Willingly follow directions Make decisions, prioritize tasks and work on multiple tasks simultaneously Work both independently and in cooperation with others Recognize emergency situations and react appropriately Maintain professional decorum and composure
Motor and Physical	The Medical Technologist must be able to meet the demands of the program/job which includes, but are not limited to, the following: Read and interpret laboratory endpoints such as color, cloudiness/turbidity, and texture Identify stained and unstained cellular components using a microscope Have sufficient gross and fine motor skills to operate lab equipment and perform manual procedures such as pipetting, venipuncture, and plating microorganisms Move freely and quickly from one location to another in such areas as clinical laboratories, patient rooms, treatment rooms, and elevators Lift and move objects weighing 20 pounds Possess a sense of touch and temperature discrimination Work safely with potential chemical, radiological and biological hazards

If you are not sure that you wil be able to meet these standards, or know of anything that currently or in the future might affect your ability to fulfill these functions, please contact Jessica Mantini, mantini.4@osu.edu or (614)292-7303 to discuss your individual situation.

NOTE: Requesting accommodations to meet published essential functions does not prevent or revoke any offer of admission to the MT program.