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Who am I and Why am I Wearing This Lab Coat? The Path to a Career in Transfusion Medicine
Program Code:
9135-LMT
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Ms. Peggy McAleer, BS, CQA(ASQ), Senior Quality Director, Blood Systems, Inc
MODERATOR
:
Ms. Peggy McAleer, BS, CQA(ASQ), Senior Quality Director, Blood Systems, Inc
SPEAKER
(S):
Dr. Dan Waxman, MD, Executive Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, Indiana Blood Center
QA, Med Techs and Doctors, Oh My!
James Giacoletti, Assistant Manager of Donor Notification, Carter Bloodcare
Description
Everyone has worked their share of boring and unrewarding jobs. Career decisions may not occur naturally and people achieve more when they feel good about themselves. This session will take a humorous look at why people select their jobs. Understanding this path will help an organization hire and motivate employees and prevent them from leaving. The speakers will guide you through the blood center providing insight into the types of people needed for donor recruitment, collection staff, medical technologists, quality assurance and medical staff. In addition to the compelling content, the audience is in store for a dose of laughter.
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Discuss characteristics of blood center personnel from collections staff to medical directors.
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Identify an individuals suitable career path in transfusion medicine using a humorous approach.
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Review how choosing the right person for the job increases moral, retention and career longevity.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.