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Exploring the impact of certification activity, years of laboratory experience, highest degree held, occupational commitment, and job loss insecurity on intent to leave occupation for medical technologists.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17243435     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study used a sample of 205 repeat-respondent medical technologists over a 3-year period to explore the impact of certification activity, years of laboratory experience, highest degree held, occupational commitment, and job loss insecurity on intent to leave occupation. Results showed that 3-year certification activity was related to lower intent to leave the occupation and that it accounted for significant variance in explaining intent to leave the occupation beyond all other controlled-for variables. Implications for health care organizations hiring certified medical laboratory professionals or sponsoring the certification of current staff are briefly discussed.
Authors:
Gary Blau; Tom Daymont; Art Hochner; Karen Koziara; Kay Doyle; Pat Ellinger
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of allied health     Volume:  35     ISSN:  0090-7421     ISO Abbreviation:  J Allied Health     Publication Date:  2006  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-01-24     Completed Date:  2007-02-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361603     Medline TA:  J Allied Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  208-14     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
HRA Department, 384 Speakman Hall, Temple University, 1810 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. gblau@temple.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Allied Health Personnel / psychology*
Certification*
Educational Status
Female
Humans
Intention
Job Satisfaction
Male
Middle Aged
Personnel Loyalty*
Technology, Medical*
Unemployment / psychology*

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