Industrial Training
The hospital wasn't such a hard-to-live-by place after all. But given a choice, I would rather not work in labs. Working 6 days a week for two months; one hour lunch break except Saturdays; no pay.
What's fun? :)
. You get to deal with all sorts of interesting samples, machines, and reagents (Samples e.g. blood, urine, and stool).
. Learnt how to take blood, tried on a colleague!
. I met a friend as mischevious as I am (or worse). Ran a couple of screening tests for me and my boo.
. Ate a lot of good food, tried Burmese dishes. We also had a fetish on rojak.
. Besides, there's a laminating machine and typewriter. I conveniently typed a few extra Blood Group cards.
. It's a small lab; break hour is flexible. We can also have tea time when there are no patient.
. Met some of the most interesting people who will share their history, very friendly people, as well as rude people.
What's not
Gloves and lab coats are your bestest friend. Correction: they are part of you. You cannot part with them, unless you're in the pantry or out of the lab.
Because you're dealing with patients, they are all matter of life or death.
You make a mistake, you're putting someone's life at stake.
Lessons learnt:
. Gained extra knowledge on haematology, urinalysis, mircobio, serology, and biochemistry. Pay more attention on details; concentration and commitment is very important.
. Also gained weight.
. Never pick up calls unless you know a lot, or else, ask.
. Double check everything you've done.
. Supernatural sightings. I experienced it myself. Or not?
posted by Nic @ 14:51
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