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Clinical Lab Science Still Competitive
May 28, 2008 2:49 PM by Glen McDaniel
According to an article in Money magazine, laboratory technologist (clinical laboratorian) ranks 46 out of the 50 best jobs. This ranking is based on a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which makes projections of which professions--requiring Read More...
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Medicare New Reimbursement Rules and Laboratory Errors
March 20, 2008 10:06 AM by Glen McDaniel
Under new Medicare regulations effective October 2007, hospitals will no longer receive higher payments for the additional costs associated with treating patients for certain hospital- acquired infections and medical errors. Previously, complications Read More...
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Membership Does Have its Advantages
February 15, 2008 8:47 AM by Glen McDaniel
I was speaking to an older physician recently who bewailed the fact that his younger colleagues do not seem to believe in the benefits of society membership. Most physicians are concerned with the cost of doing business: malpractice insurance, continuing Read More...
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One National Certification, Finally?
February 4, 2008 1:24 PM by Glen McDaniel
As laboratorians, we often bewail the disunity in the profession. Not only do competing membership organizations tout their relative superiority at the expense of others, but there are also competing certifications. Many Human Resource departments think Read More...
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Educators: Orient Students to the Profession Early
January 14, 2008 10:46 AM by Glen McDaniel
When I was in medical technology school in North Bay, Canada, I had lots of friends in the nursing program of the same college. We would often compare the programs in terms of workload, difficulty and our perception of the wisdom of choosing our respective Read More...
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Don't Stop Your Job Search Over Holidays
December 21, 2007 12:53 PM by Glen McDaniel
With the holiday season approaching, most people are swamped with shopping, planning and simply surviving the commercial onslaught. It is widely believed that this is the worst time of year to look for a job because all hiring stops. However, some HR Read More...
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Offshore Clinical Lab Tests
December 18, 2007 10:41 AM by Glen McDaniel
Remember when outsourcing did not apply to healthcare? Businesses developed the concept of contracting or otherwise arranging for some services to be performed outside the main business if it made financial sense. Outsourcing is utilizing experts from Read More...
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The Night Shift May Be Dangerous to Your Health
December 11, 2007 9:55 AM by Glen McDaniel
Hospitals never close and most clinical laboratories operate 24/7 to provide essential diagnostic services. Most laboratorians have a shift preference; with a minority preferring third, or so called "graveyard" shift. Whether it's a personal preference Read More...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 21, 2007 10:36 AM by Glen McDaniel
Tomorrow, the entire nation celebrates Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, like most holidays, holds different meanings for different people. For some it's simply time off from work, for others it's an opportunity to get together with friends and family. There Read More...
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Return to Generalists a Mixed Blessing
November 15, 2007 3:36 PM by Glen McDaniel
In recent years, I have noticed a return to the use of generalists even in larger laboratories. When I was just a "baby CLS," everyone started out as a generalist in all but the biggest laboratories. Many aspired and longed for the day when they would Read More...
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Representation Hurts the Profession
November 12, 2007 3:27 PM by Glen McDaniel
A couple of weeks ago I was in a doctor's office and the young lady who took my history and checked my vitals introduced herself as "Dr O's nurse." I noticed her name badge read "RMA"-registered medical assistant. She was professional, competent and very Read More...
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Female Professions Traditionally Suffer From Lower Pay
October 26, 2007 11:38 AM by Glen McDaniel
This is a touchy subject because it holds so much emotion for many people. Indulge me for a moment, read this post through completely before reacting. Many studies and doctoral theses have confirmed females on the average get paid less than men for equivalent Read More...
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Work and Play
October 23, 2007 3:09 PM by Glen McDaniel
I work with a variety of organizations to improve organizational efficiency and reduce staff turnover. Recently, I was in the office of a clinical lab director who was interrupted several times by various employees and supervisors. The interesting thing Read More...
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