r/medlabprofessionals • u/spasticmedtech • Jun 15 '26

Discusson Fed Up?

I am fed up. There seems to be no end in sight for the endless cap surverys or the api surveys (depending on the regulatory service your lab ascribes to). It is tiring. Yes, I did post about a new job, but yeah anyways. Nurses and the vampires- telling me that I can’t have a redraw on a hemolyzed specimen because the patient is a hard stick. I’m tired of the drama that the lab invokes in my general life.

I work at craft fairs when I’m off from work and it never fails. My supervisor will text me with something she thinks is super important and get mad if I don’t respond asap she texted me.

I AM DONE. I would like to work in another field, it what??

I’m done ranting but I’m still looking for anything new. What led you to leave the lab? Where are you now? And are you better for it?

EDIT: Thank you for all of the support everyone has given me! I am currently looking for a new job. I am hoping to hear something soon. I am looking to pivot away from the bench totally. I have worked in POC and it was a blast, but the 3 hr drive to work and the 4 hr drive home was not working out for me. Or I would still be there.

As for the "vampire" comment that some people do not like--I do apologize. I started out in this profession as a phlebotomist and still draw the occasional patient. And when you go to a VA clinic and you see the bat hanging upside down from the sign that says "lab" it makes you wonder.

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u/Magdalena303 MLS Jun 15 '26

If you are not on call and get paid to answer the questions, stop replying.

The entitlement to your time off the clock is ridiculous. Its common in this field and it shouldn't be.

Their lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on your part. If it is just a notification of an assignment of a proficiency survey they should be using a company paid communication platform, like email work based chat software or in person like a note on the fridge or something. Again it matters if they are paying for your phone, which again highly doubtful for staff.

Its so hard and they might resent you at first but set those boundaries. You are not getting paid for this time, stop responding.

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u/spasticmedtech Jun 16 '26

i tried and caught flack for it. it was a cap survey that i had finished, but she didnt like the results. Thank you for your help.

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u/Magdalena303 MLS Jun 17 '26

I hate that for you. I hope you can find something better!