WHAT I DO + MY SALARY As A Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Risa B.

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In this video I share with you guys some details about being a clinical laboratory technologist/scientist. I discuss the difference between a technologist vs technician, what my lab tests for, and the salary expectations for someone entering into this career. Let me know down in the comments if this video was helpful or if you have any more questions!
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00:00 Intro
00:41 What is a CLS/CLT
02:08 What my lab does
03:31 How to become a CLS/CLT
04:26 Salary expectations
06:03 My salary
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@beautifullykayla Год назад

girl you are stunning! love seeing black girls in STEM

@RisaB Год назад

Thank you girl! 🧡

@kourtneyandpets2946 11 месяцев назад

Why are you so sensitive about being black?

@FTV678 3 месяца назад

@@RisaB PLEASE CAN YOU GO ON THE DESKTOP AND SHOW ME HOW I CAN WORK IN AMERICA AS A FOREIGN GRADUATED NURSE STEP BY STEP REGISTRATION, BOARD, STATES, CREDENTIAL EVALUATION AND THE PAYMENTS I WILL MAKE. AM VERY INTERESTED. PLEASE HELP ME. AM WATCHING FROM GHANA

@thexvault 2 года назад

MLS/ CLS should be about 53k-70k starting in the hospital with a license, I do know some people who have gotten some government positions with 3 years experiences that are 109k starting.

@RisaB 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing !!

@udsmelssa5146 2 года назад

@@RisaB Thank you for your video, it's very educative. Can you share your social media (facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc) handle here so that interested persons can reach you??

@dawidurbanczyk5667 2 года назад

@@RisaB Hi, I'm from Poland and I have a master's degree in biotechnology, currently working in a hospital diagnostic department as a laboratory diagnostician, I am considering specializing in microbiology or clinical analytics to be able to validate test results. Is specialization in Poland equivalent to ASCP/MLS/CLS/MT ( AAB) or do I need to do it in the U.S.? Thank You

@victoriyke8717 2 года назад

Which country?

@juliamun111 2 года назад

here in california, a kaiser position with pay 119k starting fresh right out of the program

@ashantiflycoin6487 2 года назад

Most reference labs don’t require any type of ASCP AMT AAB certification and this is true for most states. Most of the times you are at the mercy of that particular lab for career opportunities. Being fully certified gives you endless opportunities and pay negotiations. Traveling technologist and technicians that are certified are making decent pay (90k-100k) yearly. Most hospital jobs are going to pay you 55-60k base rate and OT all the time and critical pay and incentives when help is needed. If you guys can get certified look into it

@RisaB 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! ☺️ I like to specifically share about my experiences and journey of how I got into the role. I don't have a certification and don't discourage those to not get one but it's nice to know you can enter the field with a different degree in case you aren't in the position to return to school for a CLS program/certification

@ashantiflycoin6487 2 года назад

@@RisaB yes this is very true! And that’s what recent grads need. Hope!! Like you said it can be done just takes some patience and work but it is feasible.

@RisaB 2 года назад

Very much so. I definitely agree with everything you said! Thanks again for sharing it !!

@salvadormatos9257 2 года назад

I DOUBT they make 100k

@ashantiflycoin6487 2 года назад

@@salvadormatos9257 they do if they work year round. And I know because I’m one of them. Ha! And so are my friends.

@Terra7x 2 года назад

Fellow Maryland-er here

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hi! & Congratulations!! That's great! I'm glad it's something your excited for and please keep me updated along the way ☺️

@hannahbeghi8148 2 года назад

What’s exciting in it?

@Wiz92 10 месяцев назад

Iam a Lab Assistant and I love everything about the lab I'm going for my MLS now

@Lovelylittlemmie Год назад

I am an MLT and studying to take my AAB MT. This career is so exciting for me I love it sm

@ghm8019 11 месяцев назад

Hi I’m preparing to take AAB MT Wondering how it went with you?

@Lovelylittlemmie 11 месяцев назад

@@ghm8019 unfortunately I had too much going on to take it. I pushed it back so I haven’t had a chance to take it yet. I am gonna take it by next year so maybe I’ll update you by then if you haven’t taken it

@ghm8019 11 месяцев назад

@@Lovelylittlemmie thank you for replying! And I wish you best of luck!!

@yokorooted7887 8 месяцев назад

I’m an MLT taking the MT aab next month I’m sooooo nervous

@Hellokittyjenella 4 месяца назад

@@ghm8019hi! I'm an AAB MT and I can answer your questions if you have any 😀

@haakecake Год назад

Thank you for the info! Great video!!

@RisaB Год назад

You’re welcome! ☺️

@beatricekwarteng416 2 года назад

Thank you so much, I was confused about the technology and technician

@RisaB 2 года назад

You’re welcome! ☺️

@mulacanon Год назад

I’m currently a senior majoring biology premed, I’ve always wanted a hospital job working in the background, laboratory or technologist was my 3rd plan route

@tafarachiripanhura5688 5 месяцев назад

Very informative, has cleared a lot of confusion! As a scientist, how can one make more for themselves ?

@_skyederrielle 2 года назад

Very thankful for this video as I am approaching my final year in undergrad as a biomedmajor, and hoping to get a job as a CLS.

@RisaB 2 года назад

You're welcome, glad it helped ! ☺️

@queenzazzy8447 2 года назад

Can a registered nurse offer biomedical science at de university?

@hannahbeghi8148 2 года назад

How’s the process? I have just started.

@estelamino6356 2 года назад

THANKS so much for sharing

@RisaB 2 года назад

You’re welcome! ☺️

@luciem4562 Год назад

Entry level in Oregon is 29.0-34.50$/hour

@gypyking7517 Год назад

Hi, I am also an MLS who's been having a dilemma if I were to choose HLA, Stem Cell or be assigned in a Core Lab. I have no experience on the first two mentioned tho I work rn in a molecular lab prior to that I've been a generalist for almost 4years. Any thoughts on this to which is more beneficial for long term? Thanks!

@MommaMar 2 года назад

I have a bachelors degree in biomedical sciences. I am looking into finding a job similar to yours. Thank you for sharing.

@RisaB 2 года назад

You're welcome! Glad it could help ☺️

@mirjohn16 Год назад

Hey I loved the video , very helpful . I have an interview with a medical technologist training program next week. I have no experience except undergrad lab courses , any tips on what they may ask in the interview ?

@kimberlywilson9636 Год назад

I just started a program to specialize in hematology and chemistry

@dawidurbanczyk5667 2 года назад

Hi, I'm from Poland and I have a master's degree in biotechnology, currently working in a hospital diagnostic department as a laboratory diagnostician, I am considering specializing in microbiology or clinical analytics to be able to validate test results. Is specialization in Poland equivalent to ASCP/MLS/CLS/MT ( AAB) or do I need to do it in the U.S.? Thank You

@hannahbeghi8148 2 года назад

You need to contact ASCP

@TheOneInCharge7 11 месяцев назад

Hey just a quick question my major is MLS and I'm in my clinical year and plan on getting my license before it ends end as well. I can't seem to find an exact range of starting salary or pay rate and i was wondering if you might have a ball park for it? At the hospital I'm doing my clinicals they hired my as a pt medical lab assistant and I reside in PA. I figured you might be a better source for info.

@ruthhouston9860 2 года назад

From most of what I hear CLS start at atleast 50-55k in Maryland.

@RisaB 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing !!

@dureshehwar6507 Год назад

I have done BS Zoology currently in NY finding a jib. Do they help in training?

@Jamie-mm8cj 2 года назад

This is off topic but you're so pretty!!

@RisaB 2 года назад

Thank you!! 🥹🧡

@jeremymoore145 2 месяца назад

I just earned my degree as a medical lab scientist. Thank you for providing information about this wonderful field.

@RisaB 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome ☺️ & congratulations on your degree!!

@jeremymoore145 2 месяца назад

@@RisaB thank you

@mewdyjewdy9759 2 года назад

I am a sample processing technician at a plasma center. I’m trying to figure out how to transition into becoming a clinical lab technologist.

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hi! I would start by looking at job listings in your area to see what you qualify for with your work experience and education.

@sys691 11 месяцев назад

I'm a black woman definitely love wet chemistry, I currently work in a QC

@cwynt9319 2 месяца назад

I am MLS and certified with over 5+ years experience from Jamaica, living in Arkansas and job hunting. Most jobs listed are not above $31 per hour. I don't know how to feel about it but we'll see how it goes.😅 But God

@marwaAM-yq Год назад

im an MLT and studying to take my associate degree in my CC and trying to study for bachelor degree after this 2 years .. is it with it ? or am I just wasting my time in the CC

@cattie5195 2 года назад

Hi, I'm from Pakistan and I have my graduation with Bs Hons. Applied Chemistry. Can i join MLS/CLS after doing some diploma or masters degree in USA. I would love to join medical field kindly suggest me best options. It will be great honor for me. Thank You

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hi! Depending on where you work, more than likely ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vjvXW9rVwTM.html

@chenni4127 Год назад

Do you have to take blood asa medical lab technologist or is it just the technicians who do that ?

@kaylastone-qs1bb Год назад

So phelobotomist are medical lab technicians? Or would they have to get addition stuff to get that title?

@Mini-rt8bm 2 года назад

Hey were you trained to when you started? I have a great interest in working in a lab but I have no lab experience. I’m currently finishing up my degree in health science

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hey! No I didn’t. The only lab experience I had when I started was from biology and chem classes in undergrad.

@dogjpg1993 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this info! How is your work-life balance and job satisfaction? I'm not sure if this a right fit for me

@RisaB 6 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! For me my work life balance has been good. I am at a slightly higher position today so every now and then I do find I need to stay late at work or do some work at home but nothing that is draining me/taking away from my personal life

@bloxygigi7736 Год назад

Hi what site did you find the entry level salary for your state? Because I’m trying to find the average for North Carolina

@luciem4562 Год назад

Average in Oregon is 29-34.50$

@user-ey7wu9wu1l 5 месяцев назад

Hi am from Swaziland in Africa.......is this a profession that can change my situation at home coz were not tha fortunate

@hannahjohnson4475 Год назад

Can you become a clinical laboratory tech/scientist with a life science degree such as chemistry and biology? whenever I search for jobs, I see the qualifications are gradate from a mls program and be certified of course

@RisaB Год назад

Yes, you can find some videos on my channel for more information about getting a job in the lab without certification

@SILLYHLLBLLY 2 года назад

I make 60k and been working for 2 years at a stat lab 😃

@RisaB Год назад

Nice!!

@kaylacosy Год назад

You’re so beautiful & very intelligent!

@RisaB Год назад

Thank you so much ! 🥹🧡

@zbs8334 2 месяца назад

Im just aboit to graduate as an MLS in south east Wisconsin and im going to get $32.65 an hour and a 9k sign on bonus after 1 year of employment so ill get just under 80k my first year. Its still a very underpaid profession for what youre expected to know but I love it regardless.

@RisaB 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on your graduation and your new job!! 🥳

@zbs8334 2 месяца назад

@@RisaB Thank you! Happy Lab Week!

@alvinestrada7974 2 месяца назад

Hello. Do you have certification(ASCP) for that pay?

@zbs8334 2 месяца назад

@alvinestrada7974 I don't have it yet. I'm taking the exam in June, but they give you the same salary as if you did have certification but you have to get certified in a year.

@alvinestrada7974 2 месяца назад

@@zbs8334 will they fire you if you don’t pass the exam?

@maebbby Год назад

Does BAS (Bachelor Applied Science) in Medical Lab Technology equivalent to a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science? Anyone?

@Stemist1026 7 месяцев назад

Yes

@erlynmorales1006 2 года назад

How do you get a job without a license? Because I keep seeing posts on indeed that state the license is required so I'm wondering if licensure is required now 🤔

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hey! Here's my video explaining, hope it helps! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PlV35RKcyWQ.html

@thexvault 2 года назад

it depends on the state too, but also try searching for microbiologist jobs, instead of lab technologist. they have the same education requirements of sciences related degrees, but micro doesn't need a license

@heathergosse 2 года назад

Apply to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota! I work there and don't have a liscense and get paid very well!

@RisaB 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing ! ☺️

@rachana_n 2 года назад

@@heathergosse What degree do you have ?? what is the name of the position ?

@anaespinosa5084 Год назад

Question. I will become a certified cytogenetic technologist soon. Could i also get a job as a general medical technologist with this certification? Or can i also work in the cytogenetic field

@Stemist1026 7 месяцев назад

Yes, most places ASCP or equivalent.

@fgzy123 2 года назад

Did your employer offer training since you didn't have very much experience in a lab? If so, how long was your training period?

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hi! So there wasn’t necessarily a training period. No matter what lab you work at they are going to have their own procedures and techniques they use. Even if you have years of lab experience, you’ll have to be trained. So it depends on the lab but in my experience yes they offer training and it’s just however long it’s takes someone to pick up the lab’s procedure. Hope this helps!

@fgzy123 2 года назад

@@RisaB Thank you for the information!

@RisaB 2 года назад

No problem!!

@error-mq2fz Год назад

for my hospital its one month training per department or untill u know how to which is great

@luciem4562 Год назад

At my hospital it’s 6weeks-4 months based on your progress

@alexanderfisher8241 2 года назад

Can this field lead you to become a medical scientist? I’m confused about the path to become a medical scientist. Thank you so much

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hi yes it can. There’s different ways to get title of scientist, I have a video on my channel on it ☺️

@shaumbalole7013 Год назад

Can a person with associate degree in MLT found a job as a biomedical technician ??

@RisaB Год назад

I wouldn’t know since I’m not a biomedical technician

@adambortz8631 2 года назад

you said technologist technologist at he beginning

@DungNguyen-zf8rg Год назад

Hay quá

@jessicamsango4144 2 года назад

Can someone with biomedical science degree do the same job you do

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hi! This video will help answer any questions regarding working in the lab and the degree(s) needed 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vjvXW9rVwTM.html

@collinsonyuka4639 Год назад

Am a clinical laboratory technologist not licensed. I have 7 years experience. Does Maryland need license.

@RisaB Год назад

You can check my other videos or my guide where I answer this numerous times sowl.co/s/DzB2Z

@muhammadtalha7072 Год назад

could you please share your curriculum of CLS . that would be appreciated .

@RisaB Год назад

Hi, I don’t have a CLS degree so I can’t give insight on that. I have a biology degree.

@muhammadtalha7072 Год назад

@@RisaB ok thanks

@davidibekwe5290 Год назад

Hi Is there any genuine fully funded scholarship to study MLS in USA?

@RisaB Год назад

You can probably find various ones that will help!

@fongeksharon 2 года назад

I would like to have a job there hope you could help out

@fongeksharon 2 года назад

I have BS in MLS

@linedlayalcide8251 2 года назад

Where and how do you apply for these jobs?

@RisaB 2 года назад

I answer that in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wLzNgajIKd0.html

@yasmin90s Год назад

Hey did you previously had lab experience or did your job teach you?

@RisaB Год назад

Hi! The only lab experience I had was from science classes in undergrad. The rest I’ve learned while on the job.

@yasmin90s Год назад

@@RisaB which labs did you take in undergrad?

@RisaB Год назад

I list quite a bit in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uN66ilFz0-c.html

@adamguerrero5293 Год назад

I came looking for another person's experience in this field, and I'm leaving thinking I found my wife. 😳😍

@FloraNovax3 2 года назад

How long are your work days?

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hey, I work 8hr days!

@BlackGirlLovesAnime6 Год назад

@@RisaB weekends and holidays too?

@makaalbarn9459 Год назад

If I have a bachelors degree in nursing, what would I have to do next to be qualified as a medical lab scientist?

@BlackGirlLovesAnime6 Год назад

You gotta get certified as a medical technologist. You need to complete the program, search online for the best program for you.

@TheMac7attack Год назад

Stay as a nurse....

@glitzyglow4322 Год назад

@@TheMac7attack why stay as a nurse? asking cause I'm debating between the two careers.

@jennifervargas8230 Год назад

@@glitzyglow4322I’d recommend shadowing for the two. For example, you can apply to be a volunteer at a hospital. There, you will be able to see the day to day work that a nurse does. I’m not sure whether you’re in high school or college, but talking with advisors/counselors about how to reach these groups should lead you to them. Don’t be afraid to ask! It’s the only way you’ll find out your route. You’ll find out what you want to pursue and that’s what matters. Your first hand account and what people in these fields inform you counts. Someone may think nursing is awful, while others find it rewarding. It’s really up to you to experience and find what you think you’ll love. Hope this helps!

@glitzyglow4322 Год назад

@@jennifervargas8230 Wow! Thank you Jennifer! That's amazing advice and I'll look into what I can do with the hospitals around me and try to shadow or volunteer. I realized a bit ago and you're absolutely right, I need to see/experience it first hand to know if it's something I can see myself doing. I'm in college got all my general courses done and taking some time to figure out what I want to chase :)

@khkgpg Год назад

The MLTs here you don't need a degree., its a 2 year intense program

@RisaB Год назад

Wow, that’s amazing! Where are you located ?

@iluvuvibez6644 2 года назад

Could I do the CLS/MLS online?

@RisaB 2 года назад

Hi! I’m not sure you’d find a fully online program because you will have to do hands on in the lab

@iluvuvibez6644 2 года назад

@@RisaB boo sha!

@buBbly4lyfe 2 года назад

Weber state university but you need a lab mentor for clinicals

@BlackGirlLovesAnime6 Год назад

@@buBbly4lyfe same with George Washington university

@chaperome Год назад

Where are you based

@RisaB Год назад

Maryland

@dabrowmj 8 месяцев назад

Do Clinical Laboratory Scientists analyze vomit?

@itboygunwook 7 месяцев назад

This is the same question I have. I heard that cls are even analyze poop!

@dabrowmj 7 месяцев назад

@@itboygunwookThey do.

@RisaB 6 месяцев назад

It depends on what type of lab you’re in. I work in a lab that specifically only handles blood to analyze for cancer mutations.

@itboygunwook 6 месяцев назад

@@RisaB can an entry level clinical lab scientist get a job in a research lab directly? Pls I hope you answer!!!

@RisaB 6 месяцев назад

It depends on a few factors but yes it’s possible

@FN0765 24 дня назад

Thanks for the infoo

@RisaB 22 дня назад

You’re welcome!! ☺️ NY is actually one of the more stringent states, labs in other states work/strive to obtain a NY State certification, so that’s something you would definitely want to look in to! In your case, if staying in NY it may be more beneficial to find a CLS program.