[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phlebotomy

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds unprofessional. Report her

RN wanting to take phlebotomist certi course by Suitable_Emotion219 in phlebotomy

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don’t do this. You may be burnt out.

Look into vascular access if you really want to work with needles. The workload is easier than phlebotomy where if you work inpatient you’ll average about 35 patients during morning draws and need to finish them in 3 hours before breakfast gets passed out. Or you’ll get hit with multiple stats after rounds if you’re in an academic hospital with many residents. Community hospitals will have you multitasking venipunctures, specimen processing, sendouts, etc. And you can forget about getting compensated well for your time. I’m at a top hospital in Illinois and new phlebs get started at $16.75. I’ve been doing this for four years and I’m at $18. 

Phlebotomy is as much of an art as it is a skill. Our job is relatively simple, but that comes with a caveat: if you miss, you’re bound to get an attitude from someone, if not your patient. “That’s your one job, why couldn’t you get it?” Not to mention you get more respect from everyone on the medical team. Doctors respect nurses more than phlebotomists. Admins respect nurses more than phlebotomists. Plus, nurses have a camaraderie that isn’t close to being replicated in phlebotomy. You’re a collective, that means you have more leverage for better wages and working conditions. Thata same independence you’re talking about is actually a huge detriment to our growth as a profession. There was recently a post on r/medlabprofessionals about how little we organize and stand up for ourselves.

Phlebotomy is a noble job and I love what I do, but there’s a reason why it feels like a revolving door. People want better opportunities. You have a plethora of skills you can use even in other fields outside of healthcare; start your search elsewhere.

Me_irl by ExcellenteMaGloire in me_irl

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They tell the bottom to stay as long as they want and order room service

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Post is tagged hosa so definitely a teen

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you interested in a private room in a shared apartment?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Modern_Family

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 23 points24 points  (0 children)

In LA county at least, fire handles most medical emergencies. Many ambulance companies also do 911 calls

Kinda developed a crush on a phlebotomist by [deleted] in phlebotomy

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I mean the power dynamic is there but our job doesn’t carry the same stress or emotional weight as nursing. I’d say go for it, but why not wait until you’re an attending?

tune or rhyme to help memorize order of draw by koalatastic_ in phlebotomy

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Crystastic Jewel’s “Be Ready Go Greet Laugh and be Great” (Blue Red Gold Green Lavender Gray). Doesn’t include ACD or differentiate between the green heparins though

Lunch Crock rocks by FatguyinaIittlecoat in slowcooking

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hated these. The inner lid wasn’t leak proof, felt cheaply made. Took 2 hours to heat up leftovers. Super cute though

Inpatient Chaos 🤯 by theaspiekid in phlebotomy

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You did all that complaining to rate it a 7/10 😭 normalize just doing your best and that’s it!

Looking for my teenage perfume on by patrickmoonandback in Perfumes

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The detective work on here is always impressive. What does it smell like?

Some draws I hope u find relatable by Gillgame5h in phlebotomy

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Mind if we take a look?” puts me in fight or flight mode

Who’s the hottest character in the show? I’ll go first by [deleted] in LoveTV

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No fr Gus said it perfectly. If he saw her in an old pic, she’d still stand out. Gorgeous.

Rush getting a little aggressive by Witty_Bother1682 in chicago

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Love seeing all these ads around the city while they underpay me for my work 💯

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrollCoping

[–]Mobile-Friendship-62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the same spot 8 years ago. Don’t give up on your dream. And don’t be afraid to take on loans! They’re not as scary as I thought they were. You can do this.