The reason I selected Technical Education is because, I wanted change in my life and career. After, being a Phlebotomist for several years I wanted to discover more; Phlebotomy is remarkable, but then it’s a limit on how much can be perform in Phlebotomy. As for me; I wanted more to explore. I knew Clinical Laboratory Technology was a considerable opportunity to branch into.
“Phlebotomy has been dated back thousands of years and has been linked to many ancient cultures. Back then phlebotomy was called bloodletting. Bloodletting was where a doctor would cut certain areas of a patient’s body and let the blood drain until the patient fainted. The initial goal to this treatment was to try and cure the patient of the plague, leprosy, stroke, inflammation and many more. After failed attempts and many fatalities, bloodletting was banned in the late 19th century” (Bloodletting Is Back). But it was brought back in the 20th century to present day. Now imagine that you have suddenly become ill on a family vacation and end up in the doctor’s office. The doctor has ordered some tests to be done in the lab. There you will be associated with a Phlebotomist. What is a phlebotomist you may ask? Well, “a phlebotomist is a
Phlebotomy, otherwise known as venipuncture, is the art of drawing blood from the human body. This skill has been practiced since the time before the birth of Christ, originating in early civilizations of the ancient Egyptians and Mayans approximately 3000 years ago. The understanding of how the human body works, including the substance that flows through each individual, has continuously been on the forefront of the mind of many researchers, as well as within the very culture of many communities. As a result, these explorers needed the use of various instruments; as a way to be able to chart, investigate, and cleanse the body of impurities or excess fluid. The art of phlebotomy was once viewed as horrific and repulsive, but it has become
In my time volunteering at the hospital, I hope to gain many different experiences. However, there are a few main ones: adaptation through enrichment and dependability. First of all, I want to get to know and adapt to the environment of the hospital and learn how different processes work. This is a crucial part of being in the atmosphere of a clinic. Also, the experiences that I will have at the hospital will help me to understand the routines and entailments of the career I would like to pursue. I hope to become a Physician’s Assistant in the future and this will be the best way to know if it is the right position for me. This enrichment of my understanding will help guide my passion for this career path and hopefully strengthen it.
If you are not familiar with the word phlebotomy, it simply refers to the practice of drawing blood for the purpose of lab testing. Those who do this type of work are referred to as phlebotomists, and becoming one can be a fast track to a career in the health care field. The following are among the best reasons to think about pursuing this type of employment.
I have to say I was somewhat scared of this shift, but I did good staying up all night. I never worked graveyard so it was different a new experience. The lab had down time meaning that the system was down and the nurses had to hand write their orders for their requested draws. I appreciated both phlebotomist because even though it was super busy with down time they still had a great disposition in helping me and explaining the process.
The experience I gained at the cardiology clinic and the hours shadowing at the Methodist Hospital emergency room are a pillar for the career of my choice. I want to be able to help those in need in my local community hospital. I feel the urge to give a hand to those that have guided me through the right path, from teaching me right from wrong to encouraging me to strive to be the best in life. At the Methodist hospital, I learned how to obtain patient’s medical history and entered data into Cerner, and I obtained consent from patients before procedures such as diagnostic imaging and casting. I observed physical examinations being performed by the physician assistant and it taught me that it is necessary to have knowledge to be able to diagnose and treat conditions and that interpersonal skills are essential for this career. Currently, I work for the department of health where I triage and register patients, assist physicians and nurse practitioner in the examination of patients, and assist with maintenance of inventory supplies and
Technology in my field of chose is being a phlebotomist. Being a phlebotomist is one of the most important jobs in the hospitals, labs, blood banks, and clinics. Being able to run the correct tests and lab draws is very important part of technology. Working in a different environment is very difficult , every place is different. More fast paste places will have a lot of on your feet job then working in a lab or clinic. Being a phlebotomist you will have to work with a lot of different machines that do different things. One single machine as a purpose , and function. If it was not for technology we wouldn’t have electronic health records or E prescription which is the order of draw. In clinics or blood banks they would have limited technology
The reason why I selected the Clinical Laboratory Technology Program: I felt if I need a change in my life and career. I knew this was a great opportunity for me to explore more in the medical laboratory science field. After, being a Phlebotomist for several years I just wanted to do more; such as, being more involved with the breakdown of the process of results. Phlebotomy is great but it’s a limit on how much you can and a great mind want’s to explore.
The Exercise physiologist, Physician Assistants , the doctors, and the staff really take their time to take care of their patients seeking emotional, spirituals, and physical needs. Observing and learning from them reinforced my goal to take care of people and I finalized my decision to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant. Also being intern at DeKalb medical, it broadened my clinical exposure from fractures, CABG, STEMI’s, and even patients with heart failure. While working at DeKalb Medical, I interacted with patients and one of the patient’s daughter was a PA and she advised me that I get in touch with her and seek her advice. She responded promptly and told me consider scribing as that’s what she initially started off with before becoming a PA. Upon graduating from Georgia State University, I was really fortunate to get the scribe at Emory University Hospital. I have completed my training and I am ecstatic to start working as a scribe starting September 14. Being a scribe will broaden my clinical exposure and medical knowledge that I will bring with me into my studies and
As an introduction, I am a senior at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah. During this last year my love for medicine has grown. I am enrolled in medical anatomy and physiology and have been fascinated by the human body and all of its complexities. I have an amazing teacher who encourages questions and has helped me to develop an interest in the way our bodies work. I have valued the opportunities I’ve had in school for hands-on learning doing things like dissecting various organs such as the heart and brain. It is one thing to see an organ and all of its parts on paper than seeing it in person.
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I have been interested in medicine ever since I was young, when my mother caught studying her medical almanac with a flashlight, under the covers, every night during second grade. However, I was only seven, so studying was the child’s equivalent of looking at “pretty pictures” of coronary artery bypass grafts and intricate diagrams of alveoli. I became intrigued with human anatomy and how each body part works in harmony. Through my activities, I discovered a hands on approach to body functions. From kicking soccer balls to breaking boards with my feet and exhaling to play the flute, I have observed the body’s ability to perform and nothing takes my breath away like anatomy can. During my high school years, I observed a close family friend during his surgeries.
The purpose of this journal is to reflect on my experience and skills gained during my clinical placement at Ben Taub Hospital. On my first clinical day, I was excited and nervous at the same time. My first placement was in the PREOP/PACU area. I was assigned to help a patient who had been in the PACU area going on 2 days. Normally, once the patient comes from surgery they are only in the PACU area for a short period of time before they are discharged home or given a bed in another area of the hospital. This particular patient still had not received an assignment for a bed. The physicians would make their rounds to come check on him daily. The patient was a 28-year-old Hispanic male, non-English speaking, he had a hemicolectomy. He had a NG tube, urinary Foley catheter, and a wound vac. My preceptor had just clocked in and she needed to check on the patient’s vitals and notes from the previous nurse. Once she introduced me to the patient and explained while I was there, she then asked me to check his vitals. (Vital signs indicate the body’s ability to regulate body temperature, maintain blood flow, and oxygenate body tissues. Vital signs are important indicators of a client’s overall health status (Hogan, 2014). I froze for a quick second. I have practiced taking vitals numerous of times and I knew I could do it correctly. I started with the temperature first, when I was quickly corrected on a major mistake I had made by my preceptor. I HAD FORGOT TO WASH MY HANDS and PUT