The Adventure Begins: A New MT’s Perspective

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Another Day October 25, 2009 6:39 PM by Rhonda Daily: It never ceases to amaze me how different each day in the lab can be... I was able to perform another "first" today. Our Microbiology department is responsible for obtaining nasopharyngeal swabs in the outpatient testing area, on occasions when the usual Read More...
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The Power of Lean September 2, 2009 8:43 PM by Rhonda Daily: Ask around any business, lab or otherwise, I imagine you’ll find that most places are divided when it comes to Lean practices. There are those that go into protective mode and are worried about losing their jobs. There are also those who welcome the chance Read More...
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Culture Reading July 27, 2009 10:42 AM by Rhonda Daily: As I've mentioned, I work in the microbiology department. As of now, I've been trained and am on my own reading urine, stool and vaginal cultures; all of our rapid tests, ANAs, O&Ps, and set up of all cultures. In the next few weeks, I'll be learning Read More...
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I Dream of Amoebas March 9, 2009 8:55 AM by Rhonda Daily: Off to bed with visions of fluorescing amoebas in my head... Yes, it's strange, but true. I've started my second Microbiology rotation, which includes parasitology and mycology. Yesterday we learned and performed the Crypto/Giardia screen, so when it Read More...
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