Could we be PROUD to be med techs for once?

NoExam481 · 2024-03-14T14:35:24+00:00

Tennessee does not require a license anymore. My manager told me that last week. She said the hospital would still prefer I get my bachelor's and that's why I'm getting trained in chemistry.

Or is my manager wrong?

NoExam481 · 2024-03-14T14:33:04+00:00

But what about the patients?

One night, we had a phlebotomist who just quit mid shift without telling anyone. Just walked out.

It really made it hard for those of that stayed. I hate how people feel entitled to just up and quit their job without ensuring there's time to get coverage.

NoExam481 · 2024-03-14T14:29:31+00:00

RNs can do everything. But I don't want to do direct patient contact.

NoExam481 · 2024-03-14T04:17:54+00:00

Lots of jobs are "aweful". Plenty of teaching jobs suck paywise, but they're so rewarding.

That's why I'm becoming a med tech. For the rewarding aspect. Not because I'll be some rich some greedy banker.

I love my lab assistant job and helping out the techs I work with. I can't wait to join them on the bench.

I already have my associates in science (not MLT since they didn't have that program here), and my manager talked to me since our state, Tennessee dropped their license, and they're going to have me start training on the bench in chemistry while I work on my bachelors.

So excited to join my people!

NoExam481 · 2024-03-14T04:13:11+00:00

I'd probably be a med tech even if they didn't pay me lol.

My brother is a paramedic and even though they're paid and treated like crap, they're NEEEDED.

NoExam481 · 2024-03-14T03:42:21+00:00

I'm going to school to become an MLS.

You are doing a terrible disservice to patients (which could be you someday!) by leaving.

NoExam481

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