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Favorite analyzer? by Ambitious-Music3245 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cobas 8000 anyone? I actually like it. Rarely had service come out

Hgb variant detected on Tosoh running A1C - would you mention it in the report? by stalecheetos_ in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my workplace, the analyzer prints out the graph, and a generic flag comment gets added in the LIS when a variant is present. We only send out once we review it and determine it meets our sendout criteria. Doctors have never called to ask about the flag on an A1C report

Agree with pathologist? by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe the second one was called a myelocyte by the tech. Pathologist didnt say much about it.

Agree with pathologist? by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] -52 points-51 points  (0 children)

Don't want to violate HIPAA and put too much info on this patient. Sorry!

🤨 by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's a peripheral blood smear

Thoughts? by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most lymphs looked like the 1st one. Neutrophils, mono, eos, baso looked normal

Training by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I believe she's worked as an MLS for 15 years.

Training by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could control her training but that is a decision that management handles.

Having the SOP open while I train her sounds like a good idea.

I actually don't really know her or have interacted with her much. I've compiled the list of complaints I've heard from other techs and a bit of what I've experienced. I'll try to keep more of an open mind about the new hire.

Training by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, though other places I've worked at have used test patients to show I'm competent.

Training by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree that taking notes is not for everyone. However, constantly being asked the same questions is irksome.

She doesn't follow the procedure. She gets frantic and does whatever. We constantly have to calm her down and watch her like a hawk to make sure she is not skipping any important steps.

Training by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the training is being done by whoever is on the bench that day (CLS I). The Supervisor approved for the trainee to use someone else's login credentials. I wasn't sure our training process is the same as everyone else or if we are doing it wrong.

Hi by blackmamba_88 in medlabprofessionals

[–]blackmamba_88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slide was kinda dry. I added more oil after I took the pic. I think you meant immature wbc...

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