Thanks for sharing. This is enlightening. I wish I was making what you suggest!Joelle
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC > From: cont...@histocare.com > Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:13:40 -0500 > To: one_angel_sec...@yahoo.com > CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] Histotechnician pay-max out > > Hi, > > Thanks for your response and the others as well. I don't really think it's a > lol situation here. I've seen uncertified professionals with good work ethic > and quality results get mid 20s easy. While they may provide a guide for lab > managers to refer to, thank God NSH doesn't set pay rates. > > This is interesting though, as it substantiates the feeling a lot of Histo > professionals have that their work contribution is not only under appreciated > but unappreciated considering the effect a quality slide has on diagnosing a > serious disease. > > I believe a sharp individual who knows his/her skills and can demonstrate > them effectively can negotiate higher pay. > > It seems hospitals pay less than a private lab would and over ten years > successful experience should definitely garner well over 30. They question is > whether they are strong enough to demand it via negotiation. > > Kim, what part of the country are you and what type of institution have you > had the most exposure to? Again Thanks for your response. > > On Sep 11, 2012, at 12:36 PM, Kim Donadio <one_angel_sec...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Low to mid 20's. Anything over mid 20' s should be 10 yrs and up in my > > opinion and from what I've seen. And that person that said 40$ a hour lol. > > I'd like to see that job > > Also I think nsh has a salary scale you might could look up. Good luck > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:13 PM, Contact HistoCare <cont...@histocare.com> > > wrote: > > > >> I hope I get some honest answers out there so here goes, > >> > >> Variables are: > >> > >> 5yr professionals both HT and non-cert with equal capabilities. > >> > >> And assuming routine histo duties (embedding, cutting, etc maybe light > >> grossing) and for kicks lets say primarily working with animal tissue, > >> > >> Based on your personal experience, where can these individuals expect to > >> max out as far as hourly pay? Sure, we know it could vary based on > >> institution and location but there definitely is a ceiling. Or > >> alternatively, what WON'T you pay this person regardless of experience. > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Histonet mailing list > >> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > >> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
