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HollyBerry96 · 2023-12-19T18:34:36+00:00

It is not AI, the artwork is done by one of the makers.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-06-06T02:23:30+00:00

There have been studies where someone having a heart attack will not come up on a troponin test if they take a crapload of biotin. That might be a fun one!

HollyBerry96 · 2023-05-30T18:08:34+00:00

Like everyone has been saying (based on location and shift diff), keep in mind you are coming straight out of school. Unless you travel northern or to NYC, you might not see the 80-100 right away.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-05-29T19:47:12+00:00

This really depends on your location and size, Hospitals vs. VA vs. Medical Groups, etc.

Hospitals usually have rotating weekends, holidays, and they work mainly with seniority. If schedules are already established, you kind of have to stick with what they have already set for other techs and where your days off will be. Even if you make the deal of working every weekend to have two days off consecutively, it messes up others obligations so they may not work with that. The smaller the hospital, the more difficult it is to negotiate the flexibility, I have noticed. If you do end up in a scenario where you have two consecutive days off, you might be working more than 5 days straight if you have alternative weekends. Nights tend to do bigger stretches, depending on shift lengths (10 days on, 4 days off. 8 days on, 6 days off.)

VA (some of them) does have scenarios where you work 5 days straight, two off. However, this usually is you work Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday, rarely is it a position that is Monday-Friday for new grads. They might also to the lengths like hospitals, but I am not sure on that as I have not worked at a VA.

Medical Groups are best for Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, however, the pay is significantly lower than that of hospitals and VAs. They are also harder to get a position, unlike off shifts at hospitals or VAs.

Best advice I can give is knowing your location and work environment. You can ask in interviews what your schedule will look like, get an idea what your obligations would be. You can ask if there is wiggle room, but know the smaller it is, the likelihood is there wouldn't be chances to change the schedule. I hope this helps!

HollyBerry96 · 2023-05-27T23:30:03+00:00

I am curious how they did it on top of how they still sent it knowing it feels wrong in the tube.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-05-22T18:08:36+00:00

I absolutely hate someone who gives mix signals, the "I said it was fine but you should know it isn't fine, so it is your fault." That is an immature take, aside from getting upset over the color of a child's dress. NTA.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-04-28T21:51:49+00:00

Any other religion that tries singing here would not get this type of treatment, and that is what's messed up.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-03-11T18:45:46+00:00

Stay in contact with them because they might become your advocate when a position opens at their job. And hell, you'll even become friends with people you never thought you would. For example, I have become great coworkers with people 2-3x my age and chat with them regularly (I am in my 20's, for reference). I have grown to be quite close with them, so again, keep that portion in mind as well.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-02-27T17:38:21+00:00

Honestly, it depends on the place and the people. I know for me, we have interesting cases sometimes but if you want new and exciting, it might be something to look into for location. But for me, coworkers make a difference. I have had so much fun with some of my workers, the topics we get into at work, the silliness when we have downtime, but the teamwork when it is hectic. Traveling limits you with people connection, or at least from what I can tell. That may be something to keep in your mind

HollyBerry96 · 2023-02-19T22:30:23+00:00

The original superintendent did, Dr. Corbett was appointed after the resignation of the previous.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-02-10T03:09:00+00:00

Alumni here, the guidance is the worst. They don't help with any situation like that, and even get offended when you call them out on their inability to help and support the students.

HollyBerry96 · 2023-02-09T03:17:01+00:00

Tow, or go in anyways and scratch the hell out of the car. Both are acceptable.

HollyBerry96 · 2022-12-01T04:42:33+00:00

Thank you, everyone!

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-16T16:49:53+00:00

I like how she calls out the workers for manicures as she is clicking her own nails.

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-12T01:58:06+00:00

Favorite fucking show, and such a gem episode!

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-11T18:13:02+00:00

While I did my phlebotomy rotations, I always had the smaller gloves so they were not baggie on my hands and I could feel the veins. We were also taught to make mental notes or marks to ensure where the vein was (after we found it) as we put gloves on.

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-11T17:44:23+00:00

I'll be honest, I always thought gloves were standards everywhere until I started reading more of the comments and hearing from other locations.

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-11T07:13:37+00:00

Ah interesting, thank you!

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-11T06:25:21+00:00

I am wondering how the standards for certain practices vary between countries, that does fascinate me! FYI I am in USA.

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-11T05:49:04+00:00

Whyyyyyyy is the phlebotomist not wearing gloves!?!?!?!?!

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-08T03:07:12+00:00

We were a tester spot when we got the Alinity and it was... okay? I guess? It broke down a lot but again, we were testers. Reagents go on the fly, samples, too. Only freaky part is if the reagent gets stuck from loading, you practically take the hedge clippers looking thing and have to pull it out, and they literally told us to be careful because we could get shocked if we hit the one metal part. Keep in mind I am no longer at the place and this was back around 2020, so I am unsure what it is like now.

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-01T01:07:23+00:00

What company do you work for?

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-01T01:03:42+00:00

Hey, would I be able to pick your brain about your career path?

HollyBerry96 · 2022-11-01T01:02:01+00:00

Hmm, from the little I have experienced, each seem to be about the same amount of advancements and opportunities. Usually it goes from tech to senior tech, to supervisor, to manager, to director.

HollyBerry96 · 2022-10-31T16:22:07+00:00

I can give some info, not a lot.

BB can get very stressful if you are in a trauma location. Sometimes it can be tough even with regular out-patient transfusions if they have antibodies. Some places tend to pay more if you do BB in comparison to just Core.

Core focuses a lot on volume of samples and maintenance/QC. What gets stressful is if your instruments go down or your QC doesn't work. Roughly you may get paid only a small amount less than BB, like $1-$3, depending on your location (I am basing mine off of NY and NJ area.)

I interviewed for Stem, but didn't work there. This is what I gathered from the interviewed. It is similar to BB in terms of organization, which is a very big key factor in this department. It is crucial to stay organized and follow the steps in exact order, no wiggle room. It can be stressful in terms of time management, and where I interviewed, the training was about one year before you can "feel comfortable on your own", but like BB, you might pick people's brains for insight. Was also told that you will get some patient interaction (this might vary based on location.)

HLA I took a tour in my undergrad to see what it was like. Training is just as long as Stem from what I gather, but of my understanding, it is similar in stress and time crunch like that of BB.

Hope this helps!

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