Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM

⚕️Medical Laboratory Scientist. Lover of Video Games. Identical Twin

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

CMS argues that because nurses perform the majority of POC (largely waived) testing, they should be able to perform high complexity testing, too. Subpar patient care would result from this. MLS, MT’s, and MLT’s should be the only ones performing high complexity testing.#labvocate

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

@CMSGov It would be unwise and dangerous for nurses to be allowed to perform high complexity testing. Subpar patient care would result from this. MLS, MT’s, and MLT’s should be the only ones performing high complexity testing.

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

Thank you, Carlos! @CarlitosTx

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

@JNJNursing Nurses are not scientists. Medical laboratory scientists who perform patient testing, studies, calibrations, QC, etc. are.

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

June bugs trying to be April bugs

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

Ideas for Lab Week? Something to really let others know what we do?

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

@LuisaFVelez1 @JaymetheRN It’s true, we don’t hemolyze them! But nurses sure think we do for some reason.

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

A Medical Laboratory Scientist passes rigorous, difficult courses & board exams. An MLS has a bachelor’s degree or more. How about we get treated like it? Tired of the disrespect we get from admin and other departments.

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

@MsDebbieDebDeb

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

@GilbertSwink I’ve made some powerpoints and posts on social media to help educate. Some people have been graceful and receptive, some people not so much, lol

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

Most the time I’m standing, but the moment I sit is when someone’s going to come and see me.

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

Most days in the lab, I never stop moving. And if I’m sitting, my hands are pipetting, typing, writing, making solutions... There’s never a dull moment. #medlab #busy #tired #MedTwitter

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

I wish nurses knew more about hemolysis, clotting, IV contamination, correct order of draw, etc. All happen at the time of collection. We are not doing anything to ruin your specimen! -Lab #MLS #medlab #scapegoat #MedTwitter

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

@jfitzgeraldMD Not surprised at the number of men saying they should have just laughed it off or handed it to the nurse 1.Women deal with this stuff all the time, so it’s tiring. Think how you would feel if you were underestimated all the time. 2.Dont need to be treating nurses that way, either

[Michelle Hoad, CAE @mlpaoceo]

Congrats to the nurses for a new retention bonus
But lab is overlooked again?
Physically and mentally drained this group can't be overlooked again
They won't be taken advantage of...
This needs to stop.
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@fordnation @celliottability

[Michelle Hoad, CAE @mlpaoceo]

Did not receive Temporary Pandemic Pay
Increase testing demands due to COVID-19
Understaffed, overworked
Cancelled vacation
Can't walk off the job or people will die
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[Michelle Hoad, CAE @mlpaoceo]

The state of our labs:
90% experiencing burnout
86.4% all-time low morale
73% actively desire to leave the profession
46% are contemplating early retirement
27% wishing they could leave but not an option
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[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

❤️ #lab #medlab #peripheralbloodsmear #slide #pretty

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

So good to be able to sleep in my own bed after sleeping in one of the hospital’s rooms last night

[Emily Martin, MLS(ASCP)CM @EmilyMartin_MLS]

Hearing your regular morning alarm go off while you’re working on-call is one of the most miserable feelings🥲🥴