Lab Diaries | working 12 hr shifts & learning a programming language (medical laboratory scientist)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 сен 2022
  • in this video : join me for another night shift, completing class assignments & studying (intro to computer science)
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Комментарии • 38

  • @TimTim__
    @TimTim__ Год назад +2

    By looking itself I can tell that I can work long hours in the lab. It’s so satisfying. The only experience I had was during a biotechnology project back in high school. But, everyone out there says lab work sucks. Still can’t figure out what should be done. You’re videos are really motivating for me.

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +2

      The work itself is pretty fun. I even like the independence of night shift. The shift hours aren't that great to me, but it is healthcare lol.

  • @mikesikatema5807
    @mikesikatema5807 Год назад +6

    Also a recent graduate, of Biomedical Science in Zambia 🇿🇲. I had a job interview and I was grilled... Crazy insane questons. I got the job as a Medical Technologist and starting my on-the-job training 3rd of October. Our lives are literally two parallel lines 🤣. Maybe I should start a Vlog.

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +8

      Congrats on getting the job!! I wish you the best as you enter the laboratory field. I’m curious on the interview questions, were they theory based or more about skills/clinicals? You should definitely vlog your journey! It’s a great way to help bring more awareness to the field 😄

    • @mikesikatema5807
      @mikesikatema5807 Год назад +2

      @@domilarae I was intervied by a panel of three people: The Lab Manager, QA Manager and HR Manager. I spent about 30 to 40 minutes being interviewed. Technical questions such as What is a trend and a shift in levey jennings chart, what is the normal level for K, what do you understand by Ion selective electrode, what is lipemia and how do you handle a lipemic sample, describe how you used your skills to solve a problem in the lab, what are ISO standards, what Is Good Customer Service, what is the normal platelet levels, differentiate anemia and leukemia, salary expectations, do you have a criminal record, among other questions.

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +1

      @@mikesikatema5807 thank you for sharing! My interview was very similar last October. They added questions on analyzer maintenance and troubleshooting qc, since a few analyzers I used in clinical rotations were the same at the job.

    • @sorol79
      @sorol79 Год назад +3

      Congratulations!! That's some hard work. I'm in a CLS program now. 🤩

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +2

      @@sorol79 how is your semester going so far?

  • @vencebuchanan
    @vencebuchanan Год назад

  • @bsoothingsounds1039
    @bsoothingsounds1039 Год назад +1

    I love your videos! I’m a first year MLS student, I’m walking in your footprints LOL… ❤

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +1

      Thank you! How are your studies going so far?

    • @bsoothingsounds1039
      @bsoothingsounds1039 Год назад +1

      @@domilarae going ok! I just took my first exams for all classes, currently a B average. I can take some extra study tips or resources tho😊

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +1

      That’s great! Good luck this semester. I have some study tips that I can sit down and film one day, thanks for the video suggestion

  • @hungry4more1
    @hungry4more1 Год назад +1

    So do you have to pick up that 12 hour shift? And if so how often do you have to do that? And do that pay more you more for it? I’m an incoming student in this field and thank you for your videos, They motivate me.

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +3

      Thanks for supporting my channel! Labor day was my holiday to work and Sundays are scheduled for 12 hrs at my lab. I get paid time and a half for holidays. I do pick up a few extra hours to help out, but it’s voluntary.

  • @Lab_Tech_Ai_Tuhin
    @Lab_Tech_Ai_Tuhin Год назад +1

    Mam Make a video of using different machines and there Usage in your Laboratory..

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад

      Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @stefanieparry2270
    @stefanieparry2270 Год назад

    Ahh I love betta fish! Thank you for putting yours in a nice big tank, he's gonna love it.
    Also nice Naruto shirt. :)

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад

      Thank you!! I had been on a long search for kuhli loaches, but couldn't find any. Luckily, the betta has been a great addition - he's very active. I'm working on getting a heater and a few more aquatic plants to add to the tank soon.

  • @BellaBeeBaby
    @BellaBeeBaby Год назад +1

    If you work during the day, are there more people and micro managing?

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +2

      There’s more people, and administration is also around. But I work independently and there’s no micromanaging. 😊 it’s just a little louder than what I was used to on night shift 😂

  • @lightoftheworldforever
    @lightoftheworldforever Год назад

    Hello, I've recently graduated with a bsc in biology and my goal was to go med school however Im no longer interested. I am thinking about doing a master in clinical/medical laboratory science since I already have a undergrad degree. My question is would having a master degree benifit me more than getting into a cls/MLS training program? Would I be working for more money or am I going to get the average salary for someone who have done bsc in CLS/MLS or just a training program. Is a master degree in this field worth it?

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +2

      The salary is based on having certification and work experience, so a masters wouldn’t help working on the bench. It is helpful later on, after you gain a few yrs of work experience. Honestly, whichever way is cheapest/fastest for you to get certified would be the route to go. A masters degree in the field is worth it if you know what path you want to pursue beyond the bench (admin, mgt, edu, lis/it, research, etc).

    • @sorol79
      @sorol79 Год назад +2

      I agree with Dominique. You only need a relevant 4yr degree (must include hematology, immunology, medical microbiology, clinical Chem) and the clinical rotation. And you can't be a licensed CLS without those things. Although you can do research in the medical field, which is what I did for a few years. I recommend checking out the ASCP website for requirements and processes. So yeah, you're half way there with a bio degree 🤩. Good luck to you.

  • @shokhRashid
    @shokhRashid Год назад +1

    Sorry but I have a question I'm studying medicine laboratory science and I'm in third stage but still I don't know what is the difference between MLS and medical laboratory techniques ??💔

    • @sorol79
      @sorol79 Год назад +2

      @shokhan, I assume you meant Medical lab technician?? The tech is a 2yr degree, and less responsibility than an MLS, which is a 4yr degree and training pgm. It is a Scientist position. More responsibility, analyzing, decision making. Whereas the tech runs machines essentially. Hope that helps

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +1

      To add to SoRo’s explanation, Medical laboratory science is the same study as Medical Technology in countries outside of the United States

  • @TMBLKSTRAC
    @TMBLKSTRAC Год назад +1

    So what are u back in school for. Love ur videos. I just finished Medical Lab Tech in August. Got certified this month and got my first job at my first clinicals rotation cite and ur videos helped me alot. I'm really intrested in knowing what ur in school for.

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +2

      Congrats on your milestones! I hope you have a great experience in your first job. I’m studying data analytics, which is a few computer science courses. I’m trying to get a feel for what I may study for my masters (can’t decide between data science and public health/epi)

    • @lola133174
      @lola133174 Год назад

      @dominique is this kind of like software engineering?

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад

      It's similar, but with less coding and more statistics to analyze large datasets

    • @lola133174
      @lola133174 Год назад

      @@domilarae Can you do a video on the reason why you’re leaving the MLS field

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад +2

      I don't plan to leave the field at the moment, I am just taking more classes to decide what to study for my master's (public health or data science).

  • @NiqLT
    @NiqLT Год назад

    How are you liking computer science so far?

    • @domilarae
      @domilarae  Год назад

      It’s going good so far. Im getting the hang of it, there’s a lot to learn. It’s kinda similar to troubleshooting in the lab. I’m having to figure out why the code isn’t working, just like qc failing lol 😂