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Shift-Ready Med Lab Essentials
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items Achi's List of Personal Must-Haves at Work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Phlebotomist in the Philippines
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Lab Scientist Must-Haves
Helpful in releasing lab results which are issued thru paper as it saves you the time of writing down your name, license number, and even signature.
Trodat Stamp
Been using this since my internship days. It's quick drying & is suitable for writing down patient's name on test tubes. Doubles as labeling tool for whatever you need to label.
Pilot Twin Marker Pen - Fine & Extra Fine Dual Tips
I like how it glides smoothly on paper. It writes like a gel pen but dries quickly so it doesn't smudge. The conical point also helps avoid poking holes in the paper while writing compared to the needle point style precision pens.
Pilot Acroball
Portable alcohol sprays are always a must-have. I sanitize my hands after every extraction, after running tests, after using them microscope, and even after using the computers. Always always find means to sanitize your hands.
Mini Refillable Bottle Hand Sanitizer/ Alcohol
I don't really like having ID lanyards against the nape of my neck for long periods of hours. Also, this is more convenient when scanning IDs when clocking in & it's easy to attach other items here too like pens, markers, scissors, even small tro...
ID Clip Retractable Reel Badge Holder
Having portable scissors that can be clipped on ID lanyards, retractable ID slings, or even on the lab pocket is so convenient. Labs already provide scissors but these are helpful during phlebotomy warding or satellite extractions. You never really k...
Mini Scissors
Alcohol pads are also convenient and is multi-purpose. I do not only use this in cleaning the extraction site, but I also use this to clean the surface of my phone, on my pen, and my stamp.
Alcohol Pads
Having a wrist watch is also very helpful in tracking time. I do prefer a digital watch over the analog as it helps me keep track of the seconds more conveniently especially when I have to time things on the go.
Digital Watch
I found that tying my hair up helps me avoid being too overstimulated. I've also switched to satin or silk scrunchies because I figured it reduces friction & prevents hair breakage, I don't end up with hair crease dents, and it's not pulling or tugging on my scalp.
Silk Scrunchie | Silk Hair Ties
Having comfortable shoes is crucial in not feeling irritable during the long hours of duty. I first used Skechers because I loved the comfort and the convenience of their slip on shoes. I also use other brands like Hoka, On Cloud, Asics, Nike, and Ad...
Hands Free Slip-ins | Slip On Shoes
Under scrubs are multi purpose and investing in good ones will really benefit you in the long run. I use them for functional purposes and one of which is that it helps me keep warm in the cold laboratory environment.
Women's Underscrubs – Long-sleeved & Short- ...
I've just recently hop on the compression socks train and I must say it's worth it. During long periods of standing up, sitting down, or walking in and out of the lab, I found that my legs became less painful or numb when I started wearing them. So I...
Compression Socks