Thank you for the information and insight. You are indeed multi-talented. Sounds like whatever direction you go, you will be successful. I am not expecting to find such a combination as HTL/CG, with extensive experience easily. I just wanted to have some numbers, opinions, and information to return if it takes a long while- and some kind of explanation for being empty-handed when them come asking.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC > From: taylor.cliff...@va.gov > To: joellewea...@hotmail.com > Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:22:34 -0400 > Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG > > I would say pretty uncommon! > > I graduated with my Bachelor's in Agricultural Biotechnology and as a side > bar did my AAS in Histotechnology so my current supervisor was incredibly > pleased with the fact that I had a solid background in both biomolecular > science and current biotechnology techniques as well as the > histology/histotechnology background. He's the PI of a neuropathology lab > where he has done basic and advanced immunohistochemistry and various > biomolecular testing for 40+ years and he said I was the first HT to also > have the biotechnology background. > > I graduated from SUNY Cobleskill where Dr. Colony has been the program > director for a number of years and I was also her first student to do both > programs (Benefitted the program greatly to have a student tutor the > following year on campus since most students finish their AAS and are gone). > I have looked into continuing my education for the CG certification but I'm > still getting my foot in the door here at the research lab and studying for > GRE's for entrance into either a PhD or DVM program so I don't want to add > any more to my plate at the moment! > > Good luck on your search!! > > > Taylor CM Clifford > Research Associate > Albany Research Institute > 113 Holland Avenue > Albany, NY 12208 > 518-626-5664 > taylor.cliff...@va.gov > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:35 PM > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] HTL / CG > > Hello fellow histology netters > I have been asked by my employer to search for and retain an individual who > possesses an HTL (ASCP) certification, but who also has a CG (ASCP) > certification ( or at least have solid experience in the arena of FISH & > cytogenetics). I have not personally come across anyone like that in my own > personal, mostly clinical histology career. Perhaps it is more common in > research? > > Can anyone offer an opinion or insight into how common the above combination > of education, training and certification(s) may be? > I tried to contact the BOR/BOC for a non-identified statistic on that, but > have not gotten a reply. > Appreciate any assistance. > > > > > Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC > > > From: mckenzie.em...@mhsil.com > > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:31:20 -0500 > > Subject: [Histonet] Desperately seeking information!!! > > > > Hello all, > > A few weeks ago I sent out an information seeking email regarding IHC > > turnaround time. I did not get much in the way of responses. I figured > > there was not enough information provided to answer the general questions I > > was asking. I am having trouble obtaining an national average for IHC > > turnaround time. > > I am wondering if all you fellow histoneters out there would be willing to > > give me some info so I can see were we stand in comparison to facilities of > > similar size. The facility I work at turns out anywhere from 90-150 IHC > > stained slides daily. We have an average of 160 cases with around 700 H&E > > stained slides daily. I have listed a few questions below, if any of you > > would be so kind as to take the time to answer them it would be greatly > > appreciated. > > > > What is the rough estimate of cases and initial H&E stained slides that are > > turned out daily? > > > > Roughly, how many IHC stained slides do you turn out in a day? > > > > On average, what is your IHC turnaround time? > > > > What tissues are you working with (general surgical, dermatology's, > > research etc)? > > > > How many techs do you have that can perform IHC staining? > > > > Who is your instrumentation through? > > > > At the end of the day/run, is there a stain log printed? > > > > If so, who signs off on the positive/negative? > > > > If there are any other processes/procedures you feel are imperative to your > > IHC turnaround time please feel free to comment or offer suggestions. > > > > Thank you for taking the time to help us to improve our processes. If you > > have any questions or concerns please let me know. > > Again, thank you for your help, > > > > > > Emily K. McKenzie BS, HT(ASCP) > > > > Memorial Medical Center│701 North First Street│Springfield, IL 62781 > > Ph: 217-788-3991│email: mckenzie.em...@mhsil.com > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information > > intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If > > you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. 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