http://community.advanceweb.com/forums/21/ShowForum.aspxenCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Debug Build: 0.0)http://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/76376.aspxWed, 14 Nov 2012 19:50:30 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:76376Redeem Sumicad0http://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/76376.aspxhttp://community.advanceweb.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=21&PostID=76376<p>Lisa,</p><p>I understand your frustration. &nbsp;This is why I have a difficult time recommending our profession to prospective healthcare students.</p><p>We have a wonderful community college in our town. &nbsp;This college offers Associate Degrees in Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy and Medical Lab Technician.</p><p>Here is a summary of what a graduate of each program faces after completion of their Associate Degree :</p><p>Field of Study &nbsp; &nbsp;Degree &nbsp; Title &nbsp; Degree &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Title &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;B.S Increase in Pay</p><p>Nursing &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A.S. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RN &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;B.S &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;BSN &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Nodifference</p><p>Radiology &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A.S. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RT &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;B.S &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; RT &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No Difference</p><p>Respitatory &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A.S. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CRT &nbsp; &nbsp; B.S &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CRT &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No Difference</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A.S &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; RRT* &nbsp; B.S &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RRT* &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$3-4 more than CRT</p><p>Med Lab &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A.S. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MLT &nbsp; &nbsp; B.S &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;MT &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $3-4 more than MLT</p><p>*Respiratory Therapists are paid more once they take the RRT exam. &nbsp;You need to be a CRT to sit for the RRT. &nbsp;No additional education - just additional testing - Same duties</p><p>Basically the entry level RN, RT, RRT and MT makes pretty much the same. &nbsp;Note: in the lab, you need a Bachelors Degree to get paid what the Associates Degree from Nursing, Radiology and Respitatory gets paid. &nbsp;This is why when a student wants to get an Associates Degree in Allied Health, it is hard for me to recommend going into the Medical Lab Field.&nbsp;</p><p>Unfortunately, you will have to finish your Bachelor's degree to sit for the MT exam. &nbsp;YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A B.S IN MT. &nbsp;Any BS with the required hours/courses in Chem, Bio, Micro, etc. will do. &nbsp;See the CLIA document or ASCP Route 2. &nbsp;</p><p>Good Luck!&nbsp;</p>http://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/66971.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:11 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:66971Lisa Ronglien0http://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/66971.aspxhttp://community.advanceweb.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=21&PostID=66971I am frustrated!!! &nbsp;I would like to know the best way to increase MLT wages. &nbsp;I work at a small rural facility and we do the work for the hospital, clinic and nursing home. &nbsp;I have been with the company for 14 years. &nbsp;I have an Associates degree. &nbsp;The Rad Techs and RN's also have Associates degrees. &nbsp;The Rad Tech starting wage is $4.00 and hour more and The RN wage is almost $10.00 an hour more. &nbsp;Someone please tell me why we are so under compensated!! &nbsp;I realize that&nbsp;responsibilities&nbsp;are different and supply and demand are reasons for the differences, but....Help me understand!!