Who is primarily accountable for adhering to the Medical Technology Code of Ethics?

The primary accountability for adhering to the Medical Technology Code of Ethics is designated to individual medical technologists. This responsibility emphasizes the professional ethical standards that each medical technologist must uphold in their practice. They are the ones who directly engage in clinical laboratory work, making decisions and performing tasks that impact patient care and safety. As such, it is essential that they understand and embody the ethical principles laid out in the code, which guide their conduct, decision-making, and interactions within the healthcare environment.

While health facility administrators, the government, and patients also play important roles in the broader healthcare system—such as creating policies, regulations, or expectations—the ethical actions and decisions are ultimately in the hands of individual medical technologists. They must act with integrity and professionalism to ensure that they provide the highest standard of care and adhere to ethical mandates in their day-to-day responsibilities.