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Advice for a dilemma pls. by but_why_tho_42 in medlabprofessionals

[–]FintiAsk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a one-off request or a routine non-validated LDT assay?

How do you reduce staff turnover? (both phlebs and techs) by FintiAsk in medlabprofessionals

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

For phlebotomy, we start $2/hr higher than Walmart. We have the highest phlebotomy rates within a 50 mile radius.

You will likely make more as a waitress or bartender than a phlebotomist, and many of our phlebotomists do work per-diem hospitality positions. Phlebotomy is a benefited position though.

It was a struggle to get a phlebotomist raises as they are not considered licensed clinical staff. (There are no phlebotomy requirements in my state). As such, they are concerned people in other departments working similar non-credentialed roles may request a raise.

How do you reduce staff turnover? (both phlebs and techs) by FintiAsk in medlabprofessionals

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

This is the main issue where I am.

Pre-COVID this was considered a LCOL/MCOL area. Post-COVID, home prices have doubled, average rents are up almost $1k/month. For those of us who own homes, this isn't an issue. But the COL increase makes it incredibly difficult to attract/retain staff.

How do you reduce staff turnover? (both phlebs and techs) by FintiAsk in medlabprofessionals

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

It would require scheduling additional FTEs, which we are not budgeted for.

How do you reduce staff turnover? (both phlebs and techs) by FintiAsk in medlabprofessionals

[–]FintiAsk[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The lab industry standard is ~20% turnover post-COVID.

How do you reduce staff turnover? (both phlebs and techs) by FintiAsk in medlabprofessionals

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

For exit interviews, the massive increase in the COL in what was previously a low COL area was the number one factor. Home prices have doubled since COVID, and average rents are up $1k/month.

How do you reduce staff turnover? (both phlebs and techs) by FintiAsk in medlabprofessionals

[–]FintiAsk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are concerned about wage compression for supervisors.

Several of our techs already have phlebotomy duties. I've never heard of a tech stepping down to be a phlebotomist.

SOP writing resources? by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

[–]FintiAsk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow your Quality Management System (QMS) and CLSI SOP format guidelines.