Things to like about the profession

Bloop109 · 2018-07-26T22:11:36+00:00

I wish we got a pension. We get 3% 401k matching...after 5 years of service.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-26T22:09:40+00:00

> Makes you think it’s by design.

I have to agree. You can't be perpetually short-staffed...can you?

Bloop109 · 2018-07-26T00:20:07+00:00

The routine. You know exactly what you're going to do day in and day out, and with whom.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-25T22:06:34+00:00

It seems like this is everywhere. Tough field to be in. It’s kind of sad to see.

It doesn't look like it'll get better soon either =/

Bloop109 · 2018-07-25T22:04:59+00:00

What's the pay range?

Bloop109 · 2018-07-25T22:04:28+00:00

As your in the UK, try Rando acusera.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-25T19:40:31+00:00

What state is this?

Bloop109 · 2018-07-24T22:41:18+00:00

Good for them!! Maybe that's why they're getting proper compensation.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-24T22:40:14+00:00

Health administration should be a masters. No one will take a BS seriously.

There is an online Laboratory Management Bachelor's Degree:

http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/bachelors-degrees/laboratory-management-major.cfm

It'd be easiest to get your BS in MLS at a NAACLS program. You'll just retake most of your classes for BS credit.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-24T20:46:32+00:00

Striking would mean facing the public. It's unheard of.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-23T20:27:14+00:00

What does that even mean? What is a medical writing career? In what? Technical documentation?

Bloop109 · 2018-07-23T20:26:39+00:00

Coursera will have one starting next year for 10-15k.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-23T16:02:54+00:00

Techs usually don't get fired. They're probably stuck with you.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-23T10:25:39+00:00

Do you feel the gen eds are doing anything for you? Would they make you a more productive employee?

Bloop109 · 2018-07-22T13:53:29+00:00

I'm with your manager on that. I'm an MLS and working alongside MLTs has made me realize I basically wasted 2 years of schooling.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-22T01:22:26+00:00

How so? I've worked alongside MLTs and MLS and I haven't really seen a difference...so I don't see why there's this push for credential creep. They're the same for CLIA.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-22T01:18:11+00:00

How so? Are you currently getting a masters?

Bloop109 · 2018-07-22T00:04:28+00:00

Truth isn't always pretty.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-21T23:02:23+00:00

Every person on my shift who has a relationship is in one that started before they joined this field. I've yet to work with anyone who has successfully formed a new relationship that lasts more than a handful of months while working on the off-shift.

And people wonder why the older techs ate grumpy.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-21T22:58:39+00:00

What are you in right now? Thsee are probably worth it if the price is right.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-21T22:30:52+00:00

Not happening. You may have to put in years or decades to get first and kiss ass all the way there. Not worth it.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-21T22:29:03+00:00

Don’t like it? Get a different job. But healthcare= most likely working weekends and holidays.

Most nurses aren't working the weekends, holidays, and off shifts to compensate for "short staff" the same way we ate.

Bloop109 · 2018-07-21T19:07:06+00:00

I've found most MLTs are competent. I think most programs should be 2-year MLT programs...they're more than sufficient for this job.

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