I have worked at a large hospital that had a lot of automation (Roche, Cellavision, etc.), but we still spent a lot of time doing manual work. There was a lot of training and answering phone calls too. Especially in blood bank, hematology, and micro. Chemistry was mostly automated but you basically had to be glued to the computer to validate results. Even if it is fully automated there will be a need, and considering the lack of workers it will not make a difference in job availability.
Thank you for sharing. The biggest cone for me not going to lab science was that it 1000% will be automated, but no, people say it is not true, they know what they are saying 🤣
Yes you can correct it. We do not count them for out wbc count and continue on with the keyboard on Sunquest until it beeps and will not let us count anymore. We then write down the counts on paper which is reviewed by someone else.
Yes, the other day in my lab, the technologist had to go with my department to find out if both samples received have the same name for a patient, bc he received two urine samples but the results looks like two different people so the lab have to collect the patient again but the machine did not read this weird results it just give the results and that it
Medical errors can still happen with automation as well. That is why with your example it shows that humans are still needed to get the job done. Thank you for sharing Betsi!
Do you fear for the future of MLS? A lot of seasoned professionals say it is a dying field NOT because of lack of demand, but instead not being able to hire enough competent people therefore having the close down facilities. Just recently there has been news of states like TN and GA deregulating the MLS field, meaning formal certification and what not is no longer required (those politicians are idiots.) The intent for this is to get more working bodies into the lab, but the major con to this is obviously UNQUALIFIED people who don't really know what they are doing. From my understanding it takes more than pushing a button to be in this field. Thank God I don't live in those crappy states.
That is a really good question. I see that trend...and I see it in nursing too. What I really think is that your higher level person will oversee the lab. Basically well be forced into management positions...overseeing those people.
I mean I guess but with automation when it works it's fantastic when it breaks down omg watch out lol. It can't be because there is so much quality control and quality assurance. Heck when they get a new lot of QC it can still drift. The chem lead tech at my place has to consult with other lead techs in the area to see if there is a drift. Then they have to adjust.
I agree with you. Automation has made things so much easier. When it works it is great but when it doesn't it makes work stressful and more challenging. Humans are creatures of habit. Correct, new QC can still be out of reference range. Consultation with coworkers still does occur.
hello 👋🏽 love ur vids!! Can u make one about the application interview in university? This is my last year completing the prerequisite courses and I am most nervous for the interview part... xoxoxo have a good day Rosa 🌹
I have worked at a large hospital that had a lot of automation (Roche, Cellavision, etc.), but we still spent a lot of time doing manual work. There was a lot of training and answering phone calls too. Especially in blood bank, hematology, and micro. Chemistry was mostly automated but you basically had to be glued to the computer to validate results. Even if it is fully automated there will be a need, and considering the lack of workers it will not make a difference in job availability.
Thank you for sharing. The biggest cone for me not going to lab science was that it 1000% will be automated, but no, people say it is not true, they know what they are saying 🤣
Thank you for sharing this information with us! Are you still working in the hospital that you were talking about in this message?
It's not true. It cannot be 100% automated in our lifetime.
If not fully automated then filled with people who are not certified.
I agree, especially if positions cannot be filled
As a student im learning that we can correct a machine’s cbc count because it’ll count nRbc as wbc and we r needed to manually diff between the two
Yes you can correct it. We do not count them for out wbc count and continue on with the keyboard on Sunquest until it beeps and will not let us count anymore. We then write down the counts on paper which is reviewed by someone else.
Yes, the other day in my lab, the technologist had to go with my department to find out if both samples received have the same name for a patient, bc he received two urine samples but the results looks like two different people so the lab have to collect the patient again but the machine did not read this weird results it just give the results and that it
Medical errors can still happen with automation as well. That is why with your example it shows that humans are still needed to get the job done. Thank you for sharing Betsi!
Do you fear for the future of MLS? A lot of seasoned professionals say it is a dying field NOT because of lack of demand, but instead not being able to hire enough competent people therefore having the close down facilities. Just recently there has been news of states like TN and GA deregulating the MLS field, meaning formal certification and what not is no longer required (those politicians are idiots.) The intent for this is to get more working bodies into the lab, but the major con to this is obviously UNQUALIFIED people who don't really know what they are doing. From my understanding it takes more than pushing a button to be in this field. Thank God I don't live in those crappy states.
That is a really good question. I see that trend...and I see it in nursing too. What I really think is that your higher level person will oversee the lab. Basically well be forced into management positions...overseeing those people.
Thank you very much Rosa! Also, I have a question, are you guys taught during training how to correct the machines if they malfunction?
Yes we are :)
and its been 2 years since I'm working as section incharge of biochemistry laboratory
I mean I guess but with automation when it works it's fantastic when it breaks down omg watch out lol. It can't be because there is so much quality control and quality assurance. Heck when they get a new lot of QC it can still drift. The chem lead tech at my place has to consult with other lead techs in the area to see if there is a drift. Then they have to adjust.
I agree with you. Automation has made things so much easier. When it works it is great but when it doesn't it makes work stressful and more challenging. Humans are creatures of habit. Correct, new QC can still be out of reference range. Consultation with coworkers still does occur.
Lab pips are staying forevah!
That’s the goal!
I honestly agree with you
:)
*What do u think about agricultural domaine ?, Im in it and i kinda déteste it.*
I honestly do not know too much about it my apologies
It seems like it could become a thing
It’s a possibility but doubtful in our lifetime
Hi , just wanted to ask about your last year in your program which is done in the hospital, was it paid or not??
Thank. You and I hope you reply
hi! no it was not paid unfortunately. It counted towards my credits for graduation.
hello 👋🏽 love ur vids!! Can u make one about the application interview in university? This is my last year completing the prerequisite courses and I am most nervous for the interview part... xoxoxo have a good day Rosa 🌹
Hi there yes I can definitely make a video on that topic thank you for that idea and thanks for checking out my videos!
I like how you talk. ..😁😁
Thanks!
@@RosaPerez sure. Can I get your IG?
hey as always like your video but i would like to know about how i can work in Canada as medical laboratory scientist?
Do you live in Canada?
@@RosaPerez no i live in India
do i get benefit to come to Canada and work there. thanku i would be very happy if you reply me back
I’m sorry I’m not sure how it would work in Canada.
@@RosaPerez all right thank you
I'm blaming you for the next Zombie Apocalypse
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