Title: Identify routine equipment maintenance needs.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology I (14102-I) > Section: Performing Basic Laboratory Skills

Identification should include

- explaining the basic operating principles of the most common equipment used in medical laboratory work
- following manufacturers’ recommended cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures
- contacting a manufacturer representative in the case of more complex maintenance
- updating existing equipment as needed
- reporting the need for repair or replacement of faulty equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is maintenance important in the operation of laboratory equipment?
- How could test results be affected by improperly maintained equipment?
- What resources would a medical laboratory technician use to perform routine equipment maintenance?
- What safety precautions must be taken when performing routine equipment maintenance?