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My next goal is to obtain my MLS(to be called this since THEY merged). The impediment to my goal is obtaining employment within the field for three years in order to sit for the exam(I have a BS). I am wondering how much this is affecting my situation. I really appreciate the feedback and would love too hear more on the subject!
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Hello all,
I just finished an interview for a lab tech position in a hospital. I was scheduled for a 2nd peer panel interview, but...
The lab manager did add that I may not be hired because scheduling me for overnights might become difficult because she was informed that CLIA does not allow for unsupervised MLT's in BB.
This came as a shock to me because never in my 2 years of school did the program director mention it. Also, another MLT who graduated when I did, obtained an overnight position where they are frequently placed in BB ,under what I understand, is an unsupervised situation. And...
At least two other area hospitals are advertising positions for overnights allowing MLT certification. I know one only keeps 2 techs on overnights. I would suspect a similar situation for the other due to size and similar patient volume.
I am asking because I am concerned about the true value of my MLT certification. I recently graduated with a 3.96 and thought I would have more career opportunities than have turned out. I know the economic environment is placing a squeeze on many different sectors, but, I am wondering if this could be a factor in my inability to find employment within a medical laboratory.
Additionally, BB was my favorite subject. It is incredibly facinating. I would be saddened to find I can learn the didactics of it, but, am excluded from its practice.
Thank you for any information on this matter.
Angela
How did you find BBT?
in Transfusion Services
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At the ASCLS-IL meeting in Springfield, I attended a BB case studies seminar. Kim Nail gave a very good presentation and mentioned Blood Bank Talk as a great resource for blood bankers to pool their knowledge. I always see something interesting everytime I visit. Thanks to Kim for the 411 on BBTalk.