Posts Tagged ‘medical laboratory technician’
When Are Lab Technicians Liable? Five Reasons to Carry Professional Liability Insurance
When most people think of medical malpractice, they don’t think of lab technicians. Unfortunately, as more lab tests become available to diagnose medical conditions, laboratory technicians have an increased risk of getting sued if they make a mistake that leads to patient harm. Moreover, if a patient sues for malpractice, they usually include everyone involved…
Read MoreCan Lab Technicians Be Sued for Malpractice?
When you make the decision to pursue a career as a lab technician, malpractice insurance is probably not at the top of the list of requirements you’ll have to meet to fulfill your dream. However, lab technicians can be sued for malpractice, so it’s important to protect your career by purchasing professional liability insurance (also…
Read More6 Risks Lab Technicians Face Without Professional Liability Insurance
Lab technicians are not commonly mentioned in discussions of professional liability insurance. But this doesn’t mean you don’t need it, especially as medical laboratories become increasingly inundated with tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For a single lab handling thousands of tests per year, there is tremendous potential for exposure to legal proceedings. 6 Risks…
Read MoreLab Technicians: Is a Travel Job Right for You?
Nearly every career has an “appreciation day” set aside once a year. But did you know lab technicians enjoy an entire appreciation week? And for good reason: You are the unsung heroes of medical facilities. Your attention to detail can save lives. And at the moment, you are working over-time to process millions of COVID…
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