المؤلفون: Cilia, Kathy

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Jun2023, Vol. 55 Issue 6, p1-1, 1p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PATHOLOGICAL laboratories, MEDICAL laboratory science, OCCUPATIONAL achievement, ACCREDITATION, PROFESSIONAL licenses, LABOR demand, MEDICAL technology, EDUCATION of medical technologists, QUALITY assurance, WAGES, WORKING hours, LABORATORY personnel, EMPLOYEE retention

الشركة/الكيان: AMERICAN Medical Technologists

مستخلص: The article focuses on addressing the shortage of qualified clinical laboratory testing personnel. It discusses the efforts of the American Medical Technologists (AMT) association in finding sustainable solutions, including employer-based training programs, alternative routes to certification for science majors, and career progression opportunities.

المؤلفون: Mitchell, Alex

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Apr2023, Vol. 55 Issue 4, p7-7, 1p

مصطلحات موضوعية: MEDICAL laboratory science, MOLECULAR diagnosis, LABOR demand, EDUCATION of medical technologists, LABOR supply, CONSUMER activism, COVID-19 testing, WORKING hours

مستخلص: The article focuses on the decline in COVID-19 testing and the resulting staffing shortages in clinical laboratories. It suggests that labs should consider training candidates who may not meet the exact requirements to fill open positions and highlights the need for universities and community colleges to offer post-graduate training opportunities in specialized areas.

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: Van Siclen, Carleen

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Aug2019, Vol. 51 Issue 8, p48-49, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: COLLEGE students, EMPLOYEE recruitment, HIGH schools, LABOR demand, MEDICAL laboratory science, MIDDLE schools, RECOGNITION (Psychology), REFLECTION (Philosophy), INFORMATION resources, EMPLOYEE retention, EDUCATION of medical technologists, LABORATORY personnel

مصطلحات جغرافية: FLORIDA

مستخلص: The article offers information on the main reasons contributing to the personnel shortage such as the closure of laboratory training programs, increased number of retiring laboratorians and decreased number of individuals entering profession. Topics discussed include recruitment activities for high school students such as partnering with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and career immersion programs; and work appreciation, important factors to retaining lab staff.

المؤلفون: Wider, Janette

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); May2019, Vol. 51 Issue 5, p4-4, 2/3p

مصطلحات موضوعية: JOB satisfaction, LABOR demand, MEDICAL technologists, VOCATIONAL guidance, INFORMATION literacy

مستخلص: The article offers information on the salary survey of medical laboratory professionals. Topics discussed include laboratorians feel very secure in their position and somewhat satisfied with their job according to the survey, how medical laboratory technologists compare for job growth, and exploring job opportunities in the laboratory.

المؤلفون: Bersch, Carren

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO). Apr2003, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p52. 1p.

مصطلحات موضوعية: *MEDICAL technologists, *LABOR demand, *BIOTERRORISM

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

مستخلص: Comments on personnel shortage in U.S. medical laboratories due to increased demand for laboratory services. Demands on the clinical laboratory community to mobilize for the bioterrorism threat; Upgrades in technology that automate and streamline laboratory activities; Remedies for the shortage of laboratory professionals.

المؤلفون: Passiment, Elissa

المصدر: Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO); Mar2006, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p64-38, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: LABOR supply, LABOR demand, MEDICAL scientists, MEDICAL laboratory assistants, MEDICAL technologists, LABORATORY technicians

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

مستخلص: This article discusses the labor supply and demand for medical laboratory scientists, assistants and technicians in the U.S. Obstacles to lasting change in the labor market include the profession's lack of visibility, meager wage increases, and scarce advancement opportunities that hamper employee recruiting and retention.