Haley Gooch - Medical Laboratory Scientist - Level One Trauma Center
[PODCAST] Diverse Routes: Career Journeys in Science & Medicine (Episode 28)
Haley Gooch is a board-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist working night shifts in blood banking at a level one trauma center in Kansas City. After earning a degree in criminal justice, she returned to school as a non-traditional student and discovered her passion for clinical lab work through microbiology. Haley now advocates for greater public awareness of the vital, behind-the-scenes role of MLS professionals and is committed to bridging communication gaps within hospital systems.
Episode Highlights:
Navigating school as a non-traditional student
The best and worst parts of working the night shift
The critical role MLS professionals play in a hospital ER
Resources
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