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Bio2013

Updated 5 hours ago

Any CLS Students from Texas Tech? - 19 Replies

Oh really! I didnt even knw abt the "other" folder.. I will check.. :)

Ted Swiatek

Updated 6 hours ago

Show me the money... - 202 Replies

Look, in all honesty, some of the posters in this forum (excluding myself) are im- posters. Note the pun. They're not going to admit to being...

njbiodude

Updated 8 hours ago

What is the beef? - 2 Replies

It really sucks how the civilian world treats veterans--like dogs. That being said here are a few words of advice 1.) Schmoozing > efficiency: The...

Xiantot

Updated 12 hours ago

pinoy MTs in US, discussion board naten ito. - 192 Replies

[QUOTE who="Lorraine Chan in Balanga, Philippines"]Hi im a bit misled by the things I have to do. I already passed the local boards here in the...

nuggets24

Updated 16 hours ago

Tell me about Route 2, MLT to MT certification - 1 Reply

I did Rt2 but first had MLT(ASCP). Id say just go ahead and get your certification, it will get you more dough, or it should. Of course, if you have...

nuggets24

Updated 16 hours ago

Are you a happy MLT? - 86 Replies

[QUOTE who="Angrywolf in Nashville, Tennessee"]I see no one has posted here in a while. To the Peruvian I believe you would be called a...

LookingforGobs

Updated 17 hours ago

ASCP(MB) certification - 1 Reply

If you are applying to grad school, focus on taking a GRE subject exam in MB. I have heard that is alot more challenging. from my limited experience,...

CLS48

Updated 1 day ago

Generalist CLS vs Limited CGMBS License - 3 Replies

You can also look at Loma Linda which isn't that far from Orange.

jojo

Updated 1 day ago

Stop complaining about money...move to SE Michigan - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="Clinical Intern in SE, Michigan"]Jojo did you get an internship?[/QUOTE] yes

saxidavis89

MLT international conversions...does my degree transfer?

Hi-ya folks, I am finishing up my Associates degree in MLT. Upon finishing, I will have the associates as well as a BS in Biology. I have done...

New York Mets

Updated 3 days ago

Graduated 2 years ago, passed MLS 4 months ago, being turned down for jobs - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="MLSinNY in Niagara Falls, New York"]This is hopeless feeling. I failed my ASCP certification exam once, and then finally passed it in...

New York Mets

Updated 3 days ago

MT New York State licensure: can anyone help me out? - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="Erica in Rochester, Minnesota"]I just graduated from Mayo Clinic's Clinical Laboratory Science program in Minnesota and I'm about to take...

whisper

Updated 3 days ago

4 more courses. Where Can I take these in the bay area? - 1 Reply

Weber State offers some of these classes online, but you will need to go to a testing center to take the exams. Most CLS programs prefer that at...

Kadhum

Updated 3 days ago

Im Planning to take the AMT exam. - 1105 Replies

[QUOTE who="alani in Rockville, Maryland"]Hiii Kadhum Thank you for your reply.. I did contact AMT .... waiting for thier help to find Vol, 1 and 2...

Jay

Updated 4 days ago

Question to Experienced Med Techs - 8 Replies

[QUOTE who="Mike in Melbourne Beach, Florida"]I'm in Brevard and my CLS program is online, but regionally accredited (brick-and-mortar, not UoP). I...

Ash738

Updated 4 days ago

Bad career choice? - 22 Replies

[QUOTE who="mem in Tyler, Texas"]Hi, you need a job placement agency preferably from USA, they know what to do. They will ask you all your...

carl

Medical technologist fresh grad help

Hi everyone, I would like to ask where are the common laboratories do you apply for the temporary license. I'm having a hard time looking for...

carl

Updated 5 days ago

How much do entry-level Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technologists make in New York? - 45 Replies

[QUOTE who="Alen in Jamaica, New York"]I am making $28.50 an hour with 10% differential in evenings. After taxes I am taking home around $844 every...

VT

Updated 5 days ago

I have a phone interview tomorrow (very nervous) - 3 Replies

I just got done with my phone interview and can't tell you how I did (I don't want to jinx myself). The most they've asked were common questions...

Randall

Updated 6 days ago

Questions for Medical Laboratory Scientists - 2 Replies

If you have the time (a full year) and an accredited Medical Technology program nearby, definitely go the BS in Medical Technology route. You can...

ANGRYWOLF

Updated 6 days ago

Are all med tech jobs like this out of school? - 4 Replies

People often make mistakes just starting out. It takes time to learn how to do things right. Of course some people can't learn/pick up things and...

ANGRYWOLF

Updated 6 days ago

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST GETS NO RESPECT AND LOW PAY. DO NOT ENTER THIS FIELD!! - 2 Replies

That Snowden fellow, who leaked the NSA documents is a hs dropout yet was making a 6 figure salary. Go figure. Life isn't fair.We all know it. Yes...

MLStobe

Updated 7 days ago

HELP! Yet another dope with a Biology-related B.S. seeking to break into MLT/MT work. Must I take an MLT course or not? - 5 Replies

Why not consider Texas Tech's post bac CLS program. That is the program I am in and getting ready to complete. It is not extremely expensive (Texas...

CLS48

Updated 7 days ago

Official Loma Linda University CLS 2012 Acceptance Thread - 31 Replies

I just went to my chem professor who I never talked too and asked nicely. He just wrote a generic recommendation. I think most of my recommendations...

fun1nth3sun

Updated 7 days ago

Molecular Genetic Technology - 7 Replies

I found it on a forum called the student doctor network. If you scroll down towards the bottom of the page you will see it. http://forums.studentdoc...

aluan150

Updated 8 days ago

CLS program at UCSD - 10 Replies

Dear gakutenou Did you get selected for the training? What was your impression? Thanks CLS Aspirant

New York Mets

Updated 8 days ago

Entry level pay rate for a new grad in NYC? - 6 Replies

[QUOTE who="ak165 in New York, New York"]What would be an acceptable pay rate for entry level jobs with ? Also why do nurses get paid more?...

donewithCLS

Updated 8 days ago

The true facts about MT salaries and pay - 799 Replies

Reading this makes me want to throw up. I worked extremely hard to go to a good school, get my BS, and become MT certified. But, I'm really done...

VT

Updated 9 days ago

Which Medical Laboratory Technologist certificate? - 1 Reply

Technologist all the way. The pay is better. MLT's cannot verify results, MT's can. Go for the MLS(ASCP) certificate

VT

Updated 9 days ago

How would I job shadow a hospital lab? - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="sara in Vero Beach, Florida"]I want to be a medical technologist (clinical lab scientist) but Im not sure how to shadow one. Do I just...

supervisor

Updated 9 days ago

Requirements to get a CA CLS license - 539 Replies

[QUOTE who="Jean in San Jose, California"]How much does your background check affect CLS liscencing? Do they do background checks when you apply to...

GS

Updated 9 days ago

Molecular Biology ASCP certification exam - 341 Replies

Does anybody know how to get an internship in California for CGMBS? The application process for state schools is not until 2014 and I wanted to get...

MissJamiE7018

Updated 9 days ago

Would Associate's Degree in Medical Technology (and ASCP cert) plus Bachelor's Degree in Art qualify me for a Med Technologist? - 3 Replies

Thank you so much for the good information! :-) I have applied for a part time evening job as a Lab Technician, and am re-thinking my education. The...

aarati

Updated 10 days ago

Preparing to take ASCP MT exam in three weeks time - 2411 Replies

I HAVE completed my BMLT. bsc medical laboratory technology from India. before applying the exam what all do i need to do for my documents evalation?...

Poetic

Best way to apply fo jobs while doing clincial internship

If the place you're doing your clinicals at does not have many/or any jobs available what the best way to apply for jobs. Would it be better to wait...

whisper

Updated 11 days ago

Someone explain the California med tech thing once and for all - 8 Replies

[QUOTE who="Jennifer_G in Kansas"]Whisper, you forgot the other part of the statement, the Code of Regulations fully states: "with a baccalaureate...

VT

Updated 11 days ago

Should I put down all the instruments I trained under? - 2 Replies

Thanks CLS48!

taurus

Updated 11 days ago

Salary for Traveling Medical Technologist - 150 Replies

Titan medical actually offerred me $27/hr and $350/week to work in Sacramento. I had to tell them that this was about $10/hr too little and that I...

maya

Updated 12 days ago

How hard is the MT college program....especially for a someone without a science background - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="Sara in Vero Beach, Florida"]I took chemistry I this semester and hated it and it took up all my time. I only went half time and...

ang

Updated 13 days ago

MLT starting salary - 540 Replies

Cali Native, wow I didn't realize that it had been so long since I've been on...I appreciate your response...I was leery being an older student, and...

Brian P

What are my chances for a California MT program acceptance?

I recently graduated from UCI with a bachelors in biology. I have a 2.9 GPA science and overall and have two years of research lab experience. Is...

Jimbo

Updated 14 days ago

MLS course work -- Which classes to take together - 2 Replies

My advice. In my program by far the hardest courses were micro, clinical chemistry, hematology, blood bank... In that order. Definitely take micro...

Randall

Updated 14 days ago

Detail oriented? Fast pace? Stressful? - 1 Reply

Depends. All labs are different. Some are go, go, go all the time. Some have lots of down time. Depends on their work load and how they do things....

whisper

Updated 15 days ago

MLT to MT route 2 in California - 2 Replies

By the way, I'm not sure how that MLT to MT route 2 works when you apply for the CA CLS license. If you get your MLT certification and work for 2...

Brian P

Updated 16 days ago

Average GPA and Experience before Application to MLS Program - 5 Replies

Two questions regarding the MLT to MT route.. Is the only way to acquire an associates in MLT to apply to an MLT program? Given that I already...

Mikhael

Updated 16 days ago

ASCP question - 71 Replies

Hey Guys I just passed the test since 2 weeks my advise to you do not panic from the first 10 question, do not lose your control it is hard...

tin

Updated 16 days ago

What makes California Paradise for Filipino CLS - 115 Replies

[QUOTE who="the scientis in Daly City, California"]I don't know about you guys I got hired as an entry level CLS been working for just a year and I'm...

medlabtalk

Updated 17 days ago

Pros and Cons of working in an HLA lab - 1 Reply

Also a young MT just recently transferred to flowcytometry, was previously working in hematology. Flow is specialized area like HLA. Its been great...

Shelly Willems

Updated 18 days ago

I failed the ASCP exam - 35 Replies

LOL, would you say 8, 10, sometimes 12 hours a day for the past 11 days and planning on doing that for 4 more days is too much? I just don't ever...

Hawk

Updated 18 days ago

LabCE question difficulty correlation and adaptive test mode - 16 Replies

[QUOTE who="Shelly Willems in Milwaukee, Wisconsin"]I'm taking the exam on June 6th. I've been studying all day, every day for the last 11 days. I...

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