Table 4 Competencies considered necessary according to our definition by the panel members. Data are presented as percentage of participants scoring necessary, divided by participant taking a stand, total, and separate disciplines. The number of participants taking a stand is shown in brackets
From: Core competencies for a biomedical laboratory scientist – a Delphi study
All (n=42) | Clinical physiology (n=19) | Laboratory medicine (n=23) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Apply principles of quality assurance | 100% (42) | 100% (19) | 100% (23) |
Comply with confidentiality regulations | 100% (42) | 100% (19) | 100% (23) |
Follow the rules and guidelines in the workplace | 98% (42) | 95% (19) | 100% (23) |
Comply with basic hygiene rules | 98% (42) | 95% (19) | 100% (23) |
Apply General Data Protection Regulation | 98% (42) | 100% (19) | 96% (23) |
Consider patient safety, also in stressful situations | 98% (42) | 100% (19) | 96% (23) |
Communicate orally in Swedish | 98% (42) | 100% (19) | 96% (23) |
Respect working hours and booked appointments | 95% (42) | 95% (19) | 96% (23) |
Take responsibility for their work, discover and admit their own mistakes and report deviations | 95% (42) | 100% (19) | 91% (23) |
Accept guidance and support as needed | 95% (42) | 95% (19) | 96% (23) |
Use protective equipment if necessary | 95% (42) | 89% (19) | 100% (23) |
Read and write texts in Swedish | 95% (42) | 100% (19) | 91% (23) |
Keep the patient in focus and treat everyone in an ethical and respectful way | 95% (41) | 95% (19) | 95% (22) |
Communicate with the patient in a straightforward way | 89% (37) | 95% (19) | 83% (18) |
Show insight into the risks and consequences of their actions | 88% (42) | 100% (19) | 78% (23) |
Meet and communicate with their colleagues | 86% (42) | 79% (19) | 91% (23) |
Show respect and sensitivity in communication | 86% (42) | 79% (19) | 91% (23) |
Use common computer programs (word processing, calculation, search functions) | 83% (36) | 79% (18) | 87% (18) |
Perform examinations in a correct and specific manner depending on the patient and medical history | 83% (42) | 89% (19) | 78% (23) |
Prepare reagents, solutions, buffers, dilutions, and the like, and perform the necessary calculations. | 81% (32) | 44% (9) | 96% (23) |
Act professionally in common emergencies | 81% (42) | 79% (19) | 83% (23) |
Read professional literature in Swedish | 81% (42) | 84% (19) | 78% (23) |
Be aware of the consequences of analysis results for patients now and in the future | 79% (39) | 78% (18) | 81% (21) |
Show insight into how preanalytics affects results of analyses | 79% (24) | 50% (4) | 85% (20) |
Handle a sample and perform different types of analyzes | 79% (33) | 80% (10) | 78% (23) |
Show insight into the importance of traceability | 71% (42) | 84% (19) | 61% (23) |
Show insights about the sources of error in method and how these can affect the results | 71% (42) | 84% (19) | 61% (23) |
Distinguish normal findings from pathological and make reasonable assessments | 63% (38) | 83% (18) | 45% (20) |
Show flexibility and adaptability | 64% (42) | 79% (19) | 52% (23) |
Conduct an ECG examination | 62% (26) | 78% (18) | 25% (8) |
Practice care based on the patient's needs and codes of ethics | 74% (34) | 76% (17) | 71% (17) |
Apply sterile technique | 74% (31) | 75% (12) | 74% (19) |
Know which tubes belong to the referral and which sampling rules apply to the current analysis | 66% (32) | 75% (12) | 60% (20) |
Use centrifuges | 73% (30) | 38% (8) | 86% (22) |
Handle scales | 60% (30) | 13% (8) | 77% (22) |