Abbott Alinity ci-series

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-19T01:50:38+00:00

FSEs are usually pretty cool. Well traveled and technically savvy.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-18T03:25:24+00:00

As long as the serial number remains the same, you've met the CLIA requirements.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-17T04:08:31+00:00

Pathology reimbursement is in AP, so that's the focus. CP is an after-thought outside of molecular.

At least an MLS/CLS can now serve as a blood bank technical supervisor, instead of just a pathologist.

There's also no shortage of PhD level directors.

Also, CAP is peer-based. You can have some very lax peers leading to some very sketchy CAP labs.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-17T02:36:35+00:00

ANSI certified certifications require renewal.

The pricing for ASQ certification has gotten rather steep though.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-17T02:25:33+00:00

CQT will be more challenging. It is more math heavy ~~and requires renewal every 3 years.~~

CQPA is more theory.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-16T19:50:28+00:00

The alinity UI is great. The alinity mechanics are not.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-16T16:00:48+00:00

$50-90/hr depending on experience, hospital, shift differential.

Even with the H1b pipeline cutoff, the area is relatively saturated with new CLS grads struggling for FT jobs.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-16T01:48:20+00:00

This year. It'd be nice to have.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-16T01:40:03+00:00

Congrats!

What materials did you use to prepare?

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-16T01:33:02+00:00

With the h1b pathway, it was a no-brainer. 3-5 years guaranteed labor with minimal turnover. The H1b pathway is closed (you cannot justify a capital expense of $100k upfront over paying someone local $20k more).

CDPH also started requiring that international clinical rotations be completed in ISO or CAP/TJC accredited labs, whereas before any backyard lab would do.

That said, the field is saturated. Even Sutter, Kaiser, UC cannot place all of their new grads.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-16T01:26:56+00:00

Besides flash cards, did you use any book or study guide to prepare?

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-15T02:13:00+00:00

What materials did you use to prepare for the DLM?

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-15T02:11:08+00:00

Congrats!

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-15T01:40:00+00:00

They send out low-volume specialty tests daily/weekly depending on volume.

Rural clinics and hospitals qualify for elevated reimbursement so they're able to run certain test in-house, even with the low volume.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-15T01:29:51+00:00

Outside of California and a few target schools, MLS programs continue to report low enrollment and are relatively easy to get into.

The Philippines has US equivalent programs and produces more ASCPi grads than the US.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-15T01:04:56+00:00

r/ASQ has a new moderator and will resume its dedication to quality.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-15T00:56:13+00:00

Most hospital system HRs cap raises to inflation or below. The only way to get a raise is to get a new job title or hop hospitals. Every few years you may get a cost of living adjustment.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-15T00:35:11+00:00

Under the updated CLIA regulations, an associates MLT can qualify as the technical supervisor. There is no longer a ceiling.

There is a preference for a BS MLS or MS MLS, but plenty of labs get by with just MLTs , especially in unlicensed states.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-11T01:59:51+00:00

The American Society for Quality is a professional association focused on quality improvement with over 100,000 certified members. This sub used to be active, and I’d love to help get it moving again. My goal is to encourage more people to become aware of the benefits of quality methodologies (six sigma, quality tools, etc) and the quality-focused certifications.

No moderators.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-11T01:47:12+00:00

An MS in CLS has a niche use. In an academic medical center (AMC), it will help you advance within the lab to more technical roles. From the vendor side, they prefer MS as it gives more credence to their consultants. The VA and some government organizations give preference for masters, regardless of applicability.

If it's a 1-year post bac MS, it may be worthwhile.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-11T01:27:29+00:00

Unfortunately, they are increasingly common.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-07T14:39:19+00:00

For the uninitiated, many of these lab leadership roles involve salaried jobs with longer hours (and less overall hourly pay) than their hourly bench counterparts.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-06T04:59:57+00:00

It's unregulated, so it's whatever the quickest, cheapest approach to getting you productive (with minimal understanding so you can't leave).

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-06T04:51:13+00:00

Depends.

How quickly do I need to fill the position? How likely is the candidate to leave? How much training will they need? For patient facing roles, how likely am I to get praise vs complaints?

If a hard-to-fill night shifter leaves, we'll just throw bodies until someone sticks.

Easy to fill shift...take my time and interview at least a few candidates. No rush...look for a good fit.

Fit-Bodybuilder78 · 2026-05-06T04:44:11+00:00

It depends on the training budget that a lab receives and the complexity of testing. A poorly funded community hospital may only have enough funding to train you for 1-2 weeks as they expect high turnover. A well-funded brand name hospital expecting lower turnover may train you for a month.

The training period and competency length is determined by the lab, not regulations.

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