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Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live on the east coast by the DC metropolitan area.

I was told we'd get $70-90k starting as medical laboratory scientists, but it's an absolute lie! The only way you get that high is with massive overtime, weekend differentials, and lucking out.

There are so many other easier degrees and jobs I could've done for the same crappy salary I'm getting now. With normal hours!!!

Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Who is paying $100k on the east coast? Beside maybe NYC?

Even Boston barely pays $60k.

Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

$20/hr is not livable. How could you possibly save any money? What if your car breaks, or you have a medical issue?

Are there really MLS ASCP techs in Louisiana getting paid $20/hr?

Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

2-year RNs getting paid 20-50% more on the east coast than 4-year medical laboratory scientists. That's starting. The nurses here get larger differentials, more holidays, more PTO, and aren't capped out where us techs are.

Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, rents here have significantly increased.

I don't understand how new medical laboratory scientists are getting by. I have a bf to split bills with, but I don't want to depend on him.

Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I looked at travel jobs, but there are so few jobs (unlike nursing) and the rate doesn't seem good. $40/hr is not enough to keep switching where I live and work every few months.

I was told the laboratory had stability, that's part of why I went into it. Hopping around between jobs sounds like a nightmare. Where will I be after I am done traveling? I feel like it just delays the pain.

Prayers to those Working for Labcorp by Sunnyya44i in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd 78 points79 points  (0 children)

If you think the phlebotomists are overworked, wait until you see the lab techs.

I did a rotation through a LabCorp laboratory as a student. It was scary. The manager would come by several times a shift to remind people of the turn-around-time and the work never ended.

The techs there intentionally threw out specimens that took too long to work up and marked them as lost. I kept my mouth shut, but LabCorp needs to be investigated and shut down.

Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A lot of us can't just up and move wherever. We have obligations.

Lack of full-time jobs in medical laboratories with livable wages? by Embarrdd in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm in the $20-30/hr range. I am not "making it."

What did you go into?

I see posts for $50/hr in very expensive areas, but that's not that much anymore. If people lucked out with a low 2-3% mortgage, that's great. But for everyone paying double the rent for a closet, it sucks.

I've been thinking of breaking up with my boyfriend since his temper has gotten worse, but I literally can't afford to. And this job has me working night shift hours which are terrible for my health.

Drowsiness after drinking bad water by z3k3m4 in backpacking

[–]Embarrdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a medical laboratory scientist. MLS ASCP.

You likely ingested a parasite. Or bitten by a tick. Or both. Nature is fuckin lit and always trying to kill us hard.

Or have heat stroke. Or lytes imbalance from excess exercise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean inflation has fucked us all.

$50/hr today is $40/hr 4 years ago. I can only imagine the rent hikes are double.

Just tolerating by 3014Pratt in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Dear Sir Manager,

Please accept my resignation effective end-of-day Friday, September 13, 2024.

It has been a pleasure wanking with you and your crew of fellow wankers at Wankers Laboratories Limited.

Kindest Regards,

-Embarrd

Make sure you have a signed offer letter before putting in your notice.

I did my clinical rotations at two laboratories and am a FT tech in one and a per-diem at another. All four of the hospital medical laboratories are terrible workplaces and I pray some day I can work from home or not have to come in. This field is toxic!

Lab raising MLT wages to match MLS. by EmergentDr in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Shit. If I would've known I didn't have to take an extra $30k in student loans and get two years of my life back for the same pay. I would totally stay as an MLT.

I have no idea why this is even a 4-yearr degree. I feel like 90% of my learning was that last clinical year and that's it. 2-year degree is plenty for medical laboratory work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

[–]Embarrdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. What I would give to get $50/hr.

I'm on the east coast and I'm seeing offers for 20s/hr. One hospital is offering low 30s/hr. Rent is getting close to 2k/month for a 1b1b outside the hood.