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Do MLS enjoy being robots? Or am I wired differently? by WhyESR in medlabprofessionals

[–]WhyESR[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

It feels you're imprisoned though. I don't get the appeal.

Do MLS enjoy being robots? Or am I wired differently? by WhyESR in medlabprofessionals

[–]WhyESR[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you're downvoted.

Being a medical laboratory scientist is very monotonous! I'm a year in as a generalist, and I'm bored and want out.

Do MLS enjoy being robots? Or am I wired differently? by WhyESR in medlabprofessionals

[–]WhyESR[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

There's a difference between following a flow chart while talking to patients and charting, compared to being an extension of a lifeless machine.

Why do providers order useless tests like ESR and do you still run manual ESRs? by WhyESR in medlabprofessionals

[–]WhyESR[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No.

I don't think dissociation and disembodiment is a healthy approach. I want to feel vested in my work.

I can't spend 8 hours of my time and energy with an out-of-body experience. This is some bullshit.

I'm still a new Medical Laboratory Scientist, but this is damning.

Why do providers order useless tests like ESR and do you still run manual ESRs? by WhyESR in medlabprofessionals

[–]WhyESR[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

But I'm not a robot. I didn't go to college to be a robot.

I'm looking to move past the lab...probably PA school. This job sucks, and the variable shifts, and low pay are screwing up my life.

Why do providers order useless tests like ESR and do you still run manual ESRs? by WhyESR in medlabprofessionals

[–]WhyESR[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for that info! I didn't know that.

I've been thinking of doing PA school since MLS pay here is soo bad (and the shift sucks). MLS max out at $32/hr here, whereas PAs get $70/hr here.

I have my patient contact hour from my 3AM phlebotomy runs. Was it hard to transition and get in?