Medical Laboratory Scientist Career

Alese Thompson, MLS (ASCP) Program Coordinator at the University of Missouri

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:10:43 GMT

Alese Thompson discusses the medical laboratory scientist career, education, training and her program a the University of Missouri.

The Journey to a Medical Laboratory Career

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:43:30 GMT

During the course of 2023, I will continue to come back to the process of becoming a medical laboratory science professional. It is important for listeners of this podcast series to understand the career as they consider their options.

Research shows that 70% of all medical diagnoses and treatments are dependent on laboratory test results, If you are interested in a health care career with meaningful work and career growth, consider the medical laboratory as one of your options.

Trust your pilot. Trust your lab test results.

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:47:19 GMT

When we get on an airplane, we trust the pilot, the air traffic controller, mechanic and many others we don't see to get us to our destination.

If you are looking for a behind-the-scenes career in health care, the medical laboratory scientist is one of the careers to consider.

This podcast draws comparisons to what airline pilots and medical laboratory scientists do to get their passengers/patients to their respective end destinations.

Using Simulation and Emulation to Improve the Supply and Training of Medical Laboratory Scientists

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:01:45 GMT

Nurses do it. Pilots do it. Tank drivers do it. Heavy maching operators do it. Medical laboratory scientists should start doing it.

Since the advent of the profession, medical laboratory professionals have exclusively used hands-on training to learn and refine their skills in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, and more.

This podcast outline the essence of a simulation and emulation training model that would increase training efficiencies and effectiveness for medical laboratory students and existing medical laboratory professionals.

Comparing careers: Medical Laboratory Scientist v. Physical Therapist

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:19:53 GMT

Compare the education requirements, compensation, work place, and more as I discuss your opportunities in medical laboratory science or physical therapy.

Career comparison: medical laboratory scientist (MLS) v. nurse (RN)

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:06:35 GMT

Career decisions should be based on gathering as many facts and perspectives as possible. In this podcast, I will compare and contrast nursing careers versus those in a hospital's medical laboratory.

What is the difference between an MLS and MLT medical laboratory professional?

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:34:14 GMT

There are benefits and considerations to consider when choosing your medical laboratory career path. In this podcast, I step you through the differences between the MLS and MLT (CLT) college routes to a medical laboratory career.

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What is the experience like during your medical laboratory science internship

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:51:41 GMT

As you consider a career as a medical laboratory scientist, you will want to know more about the final part of your education and training. This episode explains what you can expect as you complete your college education and move onto the internship in a hospital or other medical laboratory

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What college courses you will take as an MLS Major?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:20:26 GMT

Here is a link to the MLS course requirements at Marquette University. This list is strongly representative of other BS college MLS programs.

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Considering a career as a medical laboratory scientist

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:20:34 GMT

You are a junior or senior college student working toward a BS in biology, chemistry, microbiology or other science degree.

You are looking for options to leverage your degree into a well-compensated career with meaningful work.

List to the podcast below.

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Understanding the common terms and their definitions in a medical laboratory

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:20:37 GMT

All jobs, professions, organizations, families, and more have their own special words, terms, acronyms and more. A career is a medical laboratory scientist is no different.

In this short podcast, I share some of the common terms and their definitions.

If you are considering a career in the medical laboratory, this brief podcast will make you more familiar the common and special terms used in medical laboratories.