For those involved with Cytology, would you please reply to me privately...
We have one full time Cytology Tech Specialist and 0.5 lab assistant for cyto prep. We are a low volume non-gyn lab (2500 cases YTD) - totally ThinPrep except for thyroid aspirates that come from one practice with up to 5 extra smeared slides. Workload has decreased and is sporadic. The extra time could definitely be used for manual preparation, CAP prep, QC/QA, etc. I've been asked to decrease lab asst hours, but tech says TAT would not be met if that happens. Would you all share your process with me? How much is expected from your Cytotechs? Thanks very much - have a good weekend everybody! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 Please note new phone and fax numbers 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax Confidentiality Notice: This email, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete this message. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet