المؤلفون: Wilson, Linda

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Apr2022, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p38-40, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: HOSPITALS, MEDICAL laboratory science, STUDENT recruitment, MATERIALS management, HOSPITAL health promotion programs, EMPLOYMENT, GRADUATE education, INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, CERTIFICATION, MEDICAL technologists, CLINICAL education

مستخلص: The article focuses on Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital's hospital-based training program in medical laboratory science (MLS) as a recruiting tool for the hospital and its parent health system, Providence. Topics include the program's structure and curriculum, challenges faced in operating the training program, and strategies used for recruiting graduates and addressing the demand for laboratory professionals.

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO). Mar2012, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p22-25. 3p.

مصطلحات موضوعية: *DEMOGRAPHY, *MEDICAL technologists, *SURVEYS, *WAGES, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics

مستخلص: The article presents results of the annual salary survey conducted by the journal "Medical Laboratory Observer." It has been informed that the survey result showed that the career of medical laboratory technologist is one of the best occupational alternatives for qualified workers of any age. It has been stated that "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-11" of the U.S. Department of Labor also suggest that jobs for laboratory technicians could increase by 14% during 2008 and 2018.

المؤلفون: Weaver, Jan

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO). Mar2008, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p36-39. 3p.

مصطلحات موضوعية: *SURVEYS, *MEDICAL technologists, *BIOMEDICAL technicians, *WAGES, *EDUCATION

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

مستخلص: The article discusses the results of a survey about the salary of medical laboratory technologists and technicians in the U.S. There are variations in salary among the respondents which relate to competency level, business conditions and personality factors. Education serves as a significant differentiator in the salary structure of these medical personnel. The average clinical lab worker says that her particular work environment offers substantial benefits.

المؤلفون: Long, Allison

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO). Sep2006, Vol. 38 Issue 9, p46-49. 3p.

مصطلحات موضوعية: *CONTINUING education, *MEDICAL technologists, *VOYAGES & travels, *OCEAN travel, *DIVING

مستخلص: The article discusses some continuing education options for practicing or aspiring medical laboratory technologists. Exposure to an experience with the ocean, a voyage, an underwater dive or a cruise can be an avenue of exploration. To volunteer for one of the numerous organizations that employ-ocean going vessels to deliver much needed medical services around the globe is another alternative education option.

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Sep2022, Vol. 54 Issue 9, p9-9, 1p

مصطلحات موضوعية: MEETINGS, COVID-19, BRAIN diseases, NEUROLOGICAL disorders, IMMUNOGLOBULINS, SEQUENCE analysis, IMMUNE system, ARTIFICIAL intelligence, HEALTH, INFORMATION resources, RADIOLOGIC technology, MEDICAL technologists, DIFFUSION of innovations, DISEASE risk factors

مستخلص: The article focuses on a study by the National Institutes of Health that describes how the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection can damage the brain's blood vessels, leading to neurological symptoms. It mentions the study found evidence that antibodies produced in response to the virus mistakenly target cells crucial to the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation and damage.

المؤلفون: Wichmann, Christina

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Aug2022, Vol. 54 Issue 8, p4-4, 2/3p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PATHOLOGICAL laboratories, MEDICAL laboratory science, ACCREDITATION, VOCATIONAL guidance, SERIAL publications, EDUCATION of medical technologists, CERTIFICATION

مستخلص: An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including lab techs' roles in the summer 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal; and the continuing education on connectivity and data management for point-of-care testing.

المؤلفون: Baer, Daniel M.¹

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO). Apr99, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p10-68. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph.

مصطلحات موضوعية: *MEDICAL technologists, *MEDICAL equipment, *DRUG use testing, *PAP test, *BLOOD testing, *HEALTH care industry, *EQUIPMENT & supplies

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

مستخلص: Presents responses to the questions posted by readers regarding medical laboratory procedures in the U.S. Detection of adulteration in drugs-of-abuse testing; Clinical performance of the monolayer Pap preparation ThinPrep Pap test; Issues to be dealt with in the substitution of serum with anticoagulated plasma for blood bank testing.

المؤلفون: Russell, Kristine

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Jul2022, Vol. 54 Issue 7, p4-4, 2/3p

مصطلحات موضوعية: INDUSTRIAL safety, SERIAL publications, ZOONOSES, EMERGENCY management, POXVIRUS diseases, MEDICAL technologists

مستخلص: An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including the importance of lab safety through standardized practices to handle tests for monkeypox, and the coverage of monkeypox by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

المؤلفون: Wilson, Linda

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Apr2022, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p4-4, 2/3p

مصطلحات موضوعية: JOB stress prevention, PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout, SERIAL publications, LABORATORIES, LABOR demand, MEDICAL technologists, HEALTH promotion

مستخلص: The article focuses on burnout, as classified by the World Health Organization (WHO), resulting from chronic workplace stress. Topics include the WHO's definition of burnout, the prevalence of burnout among medical laboratory professionals, and efforts to address burnout in the healthcare industry through funding mental health and wellness programs.

المؤلفون: Butch, Suzanne H.

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Oct2013, Vol. 45 Issue 10, p8-14, 4p, 2 Charts

مصطلحات موضوعية: AUDITING, BLOOD banks, MANAGEMENT, MEDICAL technologists, PATHOLOGICAL laboratory laws, GOVERNMENT regulation, CONTINUING education units, NATIONAL competency-based educational tests, PROFESSIONAL licensure examinations

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

مستخلص: The article offers tips and ideas on using competency assessments and other audits in examining transfusion service. It suggests the use of a checklist of tasks to keep track of staff progress in training. The procedures for the assessment of competency for personnel performing laboratory testing, under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), are discussed, as well as the maintenance and function checks for equipment, and the processes for designing a competency assessment tool.