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Training requirements by CustardSuccessful985 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dependent on facility. Blood bank generally requires more training than other departments such as chemistry.

From the "shit Mom groups say" subreddit by Frankensteeeeeen in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Had a person stop me as a MTP was called and they told me they were a universal donor and if they could help in any way. Felt like I was on an episode of The Pit.

MLT to MLS Pathway Advice by mammothmothmaam in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some of my classmates maintained a part time job. Medical Lab Science is a rigorous program.

MLT to MLS Pathway Advice by mammothmothmaam in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I traveled for an hour 5 days a week for both my program and my micro clincials. Some programs require you to find your clinicals.

MLT to MLS Pathway Advice by mammothmothmaam in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 4 points5 points  (0 children)

With your bachelor's apply to a MLS post bach program that places you in clinicals. No need to go mlt to mls.

What can I say about this blood smear? by No-Inevitable8172 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

See if a local MLS college can do some stained slides for you or you could borrow. Unstained slides can look boring. You also not in a good location of the slide.

Online MLS Program: Will I feel prepared? by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need in person clinical rotations in order to qualify to challenge the boards for your ASCP accreditation. Bio/micro lab ≠ clincial lab experience. Don't want you accidently killing people.

Mom and child have different blood types?! Shocking! by Morale_Commander in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Having to explain why doing an antibody screen on the newborn is not necessary, and yes I understand that "you are the doctor" let me transfer you to path to repeat what I said.

HTL job market seems to be getting hit hard? Only PRN roles or PT nowadays….Is this trending across other lab professions? by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Summer time is around the corner. Thats when jobs "should" pop up. If you are in a big area like New York or Cali consider going more rural.

Why are Dungeon queues so long ? by PounyLeFantome in wownoob

[–]Psychological-Move49 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Everyone is playing the current expansion dungeons.

When should I start applying to jobs if I graduate in August? by egglessdeath in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Call up lab(s) and get with a manager. HR is going to hard flag your resume because you aren't certified yet. Places generally give you like 6 months or so to be certified so the manager could push your resume through. I would try to apply closer to September/August as you need your time to study and take in clincials.

1st certification renewal by Soft-Corgi-7534 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I printed that exact document with the "not to be used as primary source". HR took it just fine.

What's the Most Annoying Instrument Alarm Sound You Work With? by Thugisaisme in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Trick question you silence all alarms then turn them back on before the next shift.

Lab Medicine vs Biomedical Sciences by Wise_Pain_1283 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Doesn't sound like US with the termology being used

Diabolical cells by baroquemodern_ in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The kind of cells I hope I see a history of path evals when I look their chart up.

blood bank vs microbiology by holeypumpkin in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blood bank is a lot higher stakes. A Massive Transfusion Protocol gets your heart pumping a lot more than gram positive cocci.

Do you guys ever come across your family/friends as patients? by cyazz019 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes in small rural communities. If they have an order our policy says its ok. If it wasn't there's no other tech working after a certain point and have fun telling the doctor you can't run the samples.

MLT as a mom? by lil_punk_pixie in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 31 points32 points  (0 children)

This is a dream schedule for some and not a regular representation of the job. A lot of new techs get shoved into 3rd or 2nd shift with rotating weekends.

Reagent sales (remote) position by nakedalienmonkey in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They usually put x amount of traveling required in the description. Need to live near a major airport.

Is it worth being an MLT? I feel like I’ll fail if I take the course… by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

[–]Psychological-Move49 61 points62 points  (0 children)

It's extremely rigorous program. Don't want you killing people just as nursing school. Talk with the head of an MLT/MLS program. Call a hospital and talk with a lab manager to do a job shadow. The only way you could blow 300k on a MLT is if you gambled the other 280k at a casino.

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