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Are new CLS practitioners prepared to stay?
1Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 27599-7145, USA. sbeck@med.unc.edu
Summary
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) students feel well-prepared for their careers, but some skills need improved training. A strong match between career expectations and job reality increases job satisfaction and retention in the laboratory profession.
Area of Science:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Clinical Laboratory Science Education
Background:
- The retention of early-career Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) is crucial for healthcare.
- Understanding the link between educational preparation and career expectations is key to improving CLS workforce stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the relationship between CLS students' educational preparation and career expectations.
- To determine how these factors influence their retention in the laboratory profession.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 972 CLS professionals who recently passed their certification exam.
- Participants rated their preparation and frequency of performing 32 key tasks.
- Analysis compared preparation levels, job satisfaction, and retention plans based on perceived job-match and educational preparedness.
Main Results:
- Most CLS professionals felt well-prepared, with a good match between training and job tasks.
- Areas needing improved preparation included troubleshooting and performing multiple tasks.
- Higher job satisfaction and longer retention plans were associated with a better match between career expectations and current roles.
Conclusions:
- While CLS graduates feel prepared, specific skill training can be enhanced.
- Interesting work, competitive salaries, and advancement opportunities are vital for retention.
- Aligning graduates' career expectations with their work environment significantly boosts job satisfaction and intent to remain in the laboratory profession.
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