SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

MT 52 – SECOND SEMESTER CLINICAL INTERNSHIP

ALLIED CARE EXPERTS (ACE) DUMAGUETE DOCTORS, INC.

FLOATER (AM)

MARCH 25-27, 2024

A NARRATIVE REPORT

SUBMITTED TO: MS. ERICA MEI SYSING

SUBMITTED BY: JIA ROSE C. TABAL

 I was able to engage with patients more on my floater rotation, and I also gained a greater

understanding of what ACEDDI phlebotomy is like. It is undeniable that phlebotomy is a

fundamental component of medical diagnostics. Planning a treatment plan and making an

accurate diagnosis depend on using efficient phlebotomy procedures. Phlebotomists guarantee

sample integrity and patient safety by following established protocols and receiving thorough

training. Furthermore, phlebotomists can adjust to changing technologies and techniques with the

help of ongoing education and skill development, which improves the consistency and

effectiveness of blood collection procedures. I had the opportunity to watch various RMTs

perform blood collection.

My RMT and I exclusively perform warding at the Emergency Room as floaters. As the

ER is just next to the lab and I don't perspire a lot when warding, I prefer it over what I did

during my phlebotomy rotation. When we were allowed to work on our own in the ward at my

former facility, I learned how crucial it is to maintain your composure, build rapport with

patients, and be swift while maintaining focus. You can never truly say that you have mastered

phlebotomy because various patients have different veins, and some patients can truly try your

patience at times.

As such, maintaining composure is crucial. His real-world experience allowed me to

interact with patients directly, which further enhanced my understanding of the need of empathy

and communication in the medical industry. Perhaps because they are in so much agony already,

patients can be really stern at times. During blood extraction, it is crucial that your patient feels

at ease and at ease. I have to admit that I really missed the pressure, the rush, and the joy of

warding by you. Thank goodness, my RMT let me draw blood from patients during warding for
the second day in a row. It was a really rewarding experience that gave me confidence that the

phlebotomy abilities I had worked so hard to acquire at my former university would not be lost.

It is imperative that you verify the barcode twice before spinning the specimen as we

carry it back to the laboratory. This is because, for instance, you might spin an EDTA sample

that contains a CBC test by mistake, thinking the barcode you saw was for blood typing. To

prevent recollection, it is imperative to verify whether the label on the sample matches the

barcode and to check the test before spinning. However, as a floater, you have to learn how to

use the laboratory information system in addition to performing blood extraction. Fortunately,

ACEDDI's LIS is not very complex. LIS acts as the laboratory's central nervous system, enabling

smooth information transfer between various divisions and stakeholders. LIS minimizes the

possibility of transcription errors and ensures data integrity by doing away with the laborious

paperwork involved in human record-keeping through electronic data capture, storage, and

retrieval. Additionally, LIS automates repetitive duties like inventory management, result

reporting, and specimen tracking, freeing up laboratory workers to concentrate on high-value

jobs and crucial decision-making procedures.

Overall, working as a floater taught me how important it is to have professional manners

and strong communication skills while interacting with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare

providers in order to build a cohesive team that is committed to patient-centered care.

Additionally, interacting with patients throughout the specimen collection process promotes

cultural competence, empathy, and sensitivity, which strengthens the humanistic component of

healthcare delivery. Through practical laboratory work, interdisciplinary teamwork, and

continuous professional growth, I was able to obtain the abilities, information, and morals

necessary for success in the MedTech industry. As we go from being interns to being capable
laboratory professionals, we bring with us a deep understanding of how important MedTech is to

improving patient care and improving healthcare outcomes.