This will be difficult discussion for many of us who were OJT in the 60s to even into the 90s however; ASCP and states have now developed licensing regulations that require through CLIA that almost prohibit the this track for registration. The problem here is we have too few schools and hospitals willing to go that route. We are now training people only on automated equipment at many sites and the fact they pass a test does not mean they troubleshoot problems from processing, embedding, sectioning and staining.
We are only looking at people who have an HT or HTL at this point and it can be very difficult. It is a decision based on the University and CLIA. Pam -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Beatrice Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 7:29 AM To: joelle weaver; Jon Hannasch; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs While I understand the need for certification and continuing education, because of regulations it is very hard to even have your OJT's sit for their certification. Recently I interviewed candidates for an open position at my facility. One candidate in particular looked very good on paper. I brought this person in for an interview. Candidate was certified by CAP as a Histo- Technician. I always test their microtomy skills. Imagine my dismay when after more than I hour this person had not produced one decent slide. Needless to say the interview was pretty much over. Lesson here is that letters after one's name does not make a good Histo-Tech. Beatrice Sullivan HT(ASCP)HTL CLSP(NCA) Corporate Histology Supervisor Virtua,Voorhees -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 8:00 AM To: Jon Hannasch; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs It still seems to vary by market ( many factors including licensure in some states), and by organization based on my observations. But I believe that there is certainly a trend toward certification. At my organization they require certification for any consideration, and also education to meet CLIA. But you are likely to get many different opinions on your question. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC > From: jon2038...@maricopa.edu > Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:43:10 -0700 > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs > > Is getting a job as an uncertified histotech a thing of the past? I have a > friend who has been a very skilled histotech for many years and they have > been looking for a job for about a year now. Is this due to bad interviewing > or a lack of certification? I'm curious to see if this has happened to other > people. They have applied at hospitals and bigger labs such as Caris. Im not > asking for a job lead for them I'm just more curious if certification has > become a prerequisite now. > _______________________________________________ > 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 This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
