Saluting Medical Laboratory Professionals

Every once in a while, we all need a little recognition to keep our passion for our professions alive. Not everyone likes the public recognition, but I am pretty sure most of us want to know we are valued and appreciated. Most of us want to go to work with a purpose and want that purpose to make a difference. We don’t necessarily work to get acknowledged. If we are doing something we have a passion for and we do it to the best of our capabilities, we know that what we did that day made a positive impact.

5 Healthy Holiday Meal Choices

Feeling like you want to skim some fat off your holiday dinner? There are a number of healthy food choices that taste great, while giving you countless nutritional benefits.

Soaking up the Sun Safely

Summertime is a great time to enjoy a barbecue with friends, work towards your weight loss goal, or just relax and enjoy the summer breeze. It’s also the perfect time to get out and explore the city where you’re working your contract. Butwith summer come the rising temps! If you are doing strenuous work outside, whether it be running or mowing the lawn, we want you to be safe. Remember, even less strenuous activities can cause you to overheat in high temperatures.

What Makes a Good Traveler?

When I speak with someone about traveling the first thing I ask them is if they like change. This is important for a traveler because the environment changes all the time. Locations change. Hours change. Even coworkers change. Flexibility is something I always look for in a traveler. Quite a few hospitals are in dire need so they need someone who can help where ever needed.

Tax Season is Upon Us

Tax season is right around the corner and its time to start preparing! Here are some general rules to follow that will make the tax season easier on the nerves.

Keep your paperwork together
Even if you are preparing your own taxes, in most cases you will need to have some paperwork to accompany your filing. Some people keep paperwork in a shoe box and other have an organized file. No matter your method, keep your paperwork!

Social Networking: Look Before You Leap

As all of our schedules grow busier and more hectic, our desire and ability to stay connected becomes more vital…connected to family and friends, connected to our communities, and connected to our professional peers.

Social networking has become more than just a pastime; it’s become a way of life. Hundreds of millions of people take to the internet daily to catch up with others, post pictures and videos, and even express their political views. In fact, it is estimated that there are more than 600 million people are active users of various social networking sites. But there is a dark side that lurks with the use of this powerful tool, when our mishaps, lapses in judgment, deepest fears, pains and tragedies are put on display for all to see and, in some cases, even feel. Not only are the likes of Facebook and Twitter our electronic partners in business, they’re seemingly becoming our personal therapists.

Winter Workouts

With the weather turning colder in most areas of the country, the natural instinct is to hibernate in our homes. Shorter daylight hours, chilly temps, and the crazy hours of healthcare workers make curling up with your Snuggie seem like the best idea ever. However, your workouts should not fall by the wayside when the thermometer dips.

Humility – The Difference Between An Average Leader and a Great Leader

Like it or not, at some point in your career you will be asked to become a leader in the workplace. It may be leading a group of four people in a small work section or leading hundreds of people over multiple departments. Every leadership position has its own set of unique challenges but the one bond that separates average leaders from great leaders is humility. Understanding that one fundamental element of leadership will not only prepare us for future positions but also help us recognize the great leaders we work with today.

Celebrate National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

For over 300,000 employees in the laboratory science field across the nation, this is a time to be recognized and appreciated.  Since 1975 the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, has dedicated a week to recognize laboratory professionals for the importance of their work. A clinical laboratory science professional has a major role in diagnosis [...]

Know Thyself – Resume Tips to Help You Stand Out

You must “know thyself” before you can put together an honest resume that stands out from the crowd. The reality is that there are multiple candidates going for the same job in this market. Many quality candidates are being overlooked just because their resume doesn’t catch the eye of the decision maker.