The Motivation of Filipino Registered Medical Technologists Working In the Clinical Laboratory amidst the Emergence of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

In the fight against COVID-19, healthcare workers experience the fear of the unpredictable and unknown. Motivation is the person's drive and the amount of energy he exerts toward his actions to achieve his goals. Several theories and models have been used to determine one’s source of motivation. The main purpose of this phenomenological study is to determine the motivation of Filipino registered medical technologists to work amidst the pandemic. The respondents were 13 Filipino registered medical technologists currently working during the pandemic who have at least 3 years of working experience. The content of each interview was transcribed and subjected to phenomenological reduction which revealed 4 values that contributed most to their motivation. The Value for Experience deals with their desire for achievement, advancement, and growth. The Value for Relationship helps them bear the struggles they face as a unit. The Value for Family gives them support even if they are away from home. Lastly, the Value for Profession as they took an oath to serve and help the community. The findings of the study may have a contribution in the creation of policies and guidelines to maintain or increase the motivation of Filipino healthcare workers.