I don't think it sounds like a strange question at all, but the quick answer is yes, it is perfectly legal and acceptable for an OJT Lab Assistant to be temporarily assigned to supervise an HTL. As long as it does not break any local/state requirements for licensure, or in the case of a unionized lab, and even then, it might be permissible since it is only a temporary "assignment" of responsibility in the absence of the manager/supervisor. Usually such a temporary position has less to do with technical expertise than a chain of command for reporting incidents, or assigning coverage in the absence of employees. I was once made a interim director of all lab services over MTs and MLTs, though I have no clinical experience. My main skill was communication and prioritization of work which served the position well. In times of trouble, I depended on the MTs./MLTs and the pathologists to give guidance for technical expertise. I would think that the same principles would apply. Sincerely, Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ph: 215-938-3689 fax: 215-938-3874 Care, Comfort, and Heal
2. Supervising a histologist (Eileen Akemi Allison) From: Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> To: Histonet <Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 8:20 AM Subject: [Histonet] Supervising a histologist Hello Histoland: This may sound like a strange question, but I have my reasons.? Has anyone run into a situation where a OJT histology assistant supervises an HTL when the histology manager is absent?? Is it even legal?? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
