[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 128, Issue 5
Dear Ronda Obviously you've tried the company that cleaned and converted the machine for assistance? I think the issue you may have is that Thermo may not want to get involved with a machine converted by a third party (you can understand why) and I'd have thought that the third party retained some responsibilities too. Regards Kemlo Rogerson Pathology Systems Manager The Walton Centre Liverpool -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 09:56:17 -0400 From: Ronda Mire rm...@cvpath.org Subject: [Histonet] Thermo Shandon Excelsior tissue processor To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 2a1e6e7a-0ce2-4a6d-bb69-743dc639e...@cvpath.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello Netters, I need some suggestions. I recently started a new job in a research facility. They do mostly cardiovascular work and work with stents and valves. I came from clinical and all paraffin. The research lab does paraffin and plastic . Before I started, they attempted to convert a processor that had been used for paraffin processing to a plastic processor. Not much difference in processing, still uses same reagents but of course, no paraffin. The problem is this - no one here seems to know this processor other than pressing start, i have tried unsuccessfully to reprogram the instrument, I have transferred data from the other plastic processor, which is the same model but has always been used for plastics. I can process but I constantly have error codes and alarms. I have never worked with this model of processor before. The suggestion from one of the other techs has been to purchase a new processor. That may be necessary but they paid over $1000 for a company to clean and convert this processor and I think that I should try to get it to work instead of just buying new. Is there anyone out there who can help me with this. We do not have a service contract with Thermo. I am hoping someone works on this type of instrument and can help me get it running properly. Best, Ronda Mire CVPath Institute Gaithersburg, MD -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 14:59:01 + From: Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) algra...@email.arizona.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Thermo Shandon Excelsior tissue processor To: Ronda Mire rm...@cvpath.org Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 91e3a4e9-4af6-4ea2-a7c4-91fbd2bfd...@email.arizona.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Probably wouldn't be difficult if we knew what processor it was. Andrea Grantham, HT (ASCP) Senior Research Specialist University of Arizona Cellular and Molecular Medicine Histology Service Laboratory P.O.Box 245044 Tucson, AZ 85724 algra...@email.arizona.edumailto:algra...@email.arizona.edu Tel: 520.626.4415 Fax: 520.626.2097 -- Message: 3 Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 11:17:44 -0400 From: Ronda Mire rm...@cvpath.org Subject: Re: [Histonet] Thermo Shandon Excelsior tissue processor To: Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) algra...@email.arizona.edu Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 800e4aeb-ac50-452f-887d-467eed02a...@cvpath.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii The processor is a Thermo Shandon Excelsior On Jul 7, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) algra...@email.arizona.edu wrote: Probably wouldn't be difficult if we knew what processor it was. Andrea Grantham, HT (ASCP) Senior Research Specialist University of Arizona Cellular and Molecular Medicine Histology Service Laboratory P.O.Box 245044 Tucson, AZ 85724 algra...@email.arizona.edu Tel: 520.626.4415 Fax: 520.626.2097 -- ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet End of Histonet Digest, Vol 128, Issue 5 This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere
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[Histonet] Last Day: Veterinary Histotechnologist Job at Plum Island USDA
[CLOSING FOR APPLICATION JULY 8 2014] A single permanent, federal job opening for a research Histotechnologist/Lab Manager is now open immediately for application. The position is within the Agricultural Research Service, USDA at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center. Staff commute daily by boat from Orient Point, NY or Old Saybrook, CT. Workload is centered on veterinary viral pathogenesis research; emphasis is foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever. Details at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/373522400 Salary $44,175.00 to $84,990.00 / per year commensurate with experience. Federal benefits package. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Pathology Transcription
I have a couple of questions... One, what do you all use for resources for finding a good pathology transcriptionist? We've done the typical things but have been unable to fill our open position with a strong candidate. Second, I would like to cut down on the amount of paper shuffling our transcription department does. It's unbelievable! The transcriptionist handles the paperwork about 4-5 times before it is stacked and prepared by another area for scanning. Any suggestions? We cannot go completely paperless at this time due to the upfront expense but I am interested in trimming down the handling that is done in transcription so the transcriptionist can focus more on typing rather than hunting requisitions. Part of the issue is the pathologists desire to hold each requisition in their hands so I am fighting that battle as well. Thank you in advance for your input! I'd appreciate any suggestions. Sheila Haas MicroPath Laboratories, Inc. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Help Please - Need a Leica Rep to contact me
I am in Indiana - I need a Leica sales rep to contact me please or if someone can provide me with a regional sales rep name - that would be awesome! Thanks! Kristie Ph 812-307-2093 christina.wo...@bms.com This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or private information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity designated above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately, and delete the message and any attachments. Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this message or any attachments by an individual or entity other than the intended recipient is prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Pathology Transcription
Yours is the typical situation all pathology departments confronted way back in the 1970's before starting to use computers. To start I think you should do a cost study of how much you are spending in all this paperwork and compare it to the up-front cost to go paperless. Perhaps this comparison will convince your pathologists that it is worth coming out of the ancient world to the present.Meanwhile you should study all the forms you use and delete those not completely vital for record keeping. As to your transcriptionist I advise you to contact a training facility, ask for the best trainee and try it. Perhaps you will get a diamond in brute you can cut to perfection. René J. On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 12:45 PM, Sheila Haas sm...@msn.com wrote: I have a couple of questions... One, what do you all use for resources for finding a good pathology transcriptionist? We've done the typical things but have been unable to fill our open position with a strong candidate. Second, I would like to cut down on the amount of paper shuffling our transcription department does. It's unbelievable! The transcriptionist handles the paperwork about 4-5 times before it is stacked and prepared by another area for scanning. Any suggestions? We cannot go completely paperless at this time due to the upfront expense but I am interested in trimming down the handling that is done in transcription so the transcriptionist can focus more on typing rather than hunting requisitions. Part of the issue is the pathologists desire to hold each requisition in their hands so I am fighting that battle as well. Thank you in advance for your input! I'd appreciate any suggestions. Sheila Haas MicroPath Laboratories, Inc. ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Sekura Tissue Tek Block Storage
As we reuse block file drawers, we run a piece of bold colored tape (as wide as the front of the drawer) across the front. We use a different color for each year which helps quickly distinguish one year from the next when pulling or filing blocks. Works very well here and is inexpensive. Good luck. Sheila Haas MicroPath Laboratories, Inc. From: ning...@kaleidahealth.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 17:23:19 + Subject: [Histonet] Sekura Tissue Tek Block Storage Hello Histonet, First time poster. My institution has a 25 year retention on paraffin blocks. The 1989 batch was just destroyed and the storage containers were returned to me. They appear to be the same size as the current sekura tissue block storage units we use. Does anyone know of a commercially available label overlay for the drawers? I could cut down adhesive labels, but wanted to see what was out there on the market. Thanks, Nick Nick Ingrao, MBA, MT(ASCP) Manager, Anatomic Pathology Kaleida Health: Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High St Buffalo, NY 14203 Office:(716) 859-2028 Pager: (716) 642-0232 Fax: (716) 859-2393 The Keeping You Informed section of Kaleida Health`s website features a wealth of information, stories and pictures about our valued workforce and the tremendous momentum our organization is experiencing. Check us out at: www.kaleidahealth.org/kyi CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email transmission and any documents, files, or previous e-mail messages attached to it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any further review, disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution, or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this e-mail transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, discard any paper copies, and delete all electronic files of the message. If you are unable to contact the sender or you are not sure as to whether you are the intended recipient, please call Kaleida HealthÂ’s Technology Assistance Center at (716) 859-. ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Sekura Tissue Tek Block Storage
We re-use block file drawers as well. We write on the front with red sharpie marker and take off writing with alcohol. Works pretty well. Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 7/8/14, 11:26 AM, Sheila Haas sm...@msn.com wrote: As we reuse block file drawers, we run a piece of bold colored tape (as wide as the front of the drawer) across the front. We use a different color for each year which helps quickly distinguish one year from the next when pulling or filing blocks. Works very well here and is inexpensive. Good luck. Sheila Haas MicroPath Laboratories, Inc. From: ning...@kaleidahealth.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 17:23:19 + Subject: [Histonet] Sekura Tissue Tek Block Storage Hello Histonet, First time poster. My institution has a 25 year retention on paraffin blocks. The 1989 batch was just destroyed and the storage containers were returned to me. They appear to be the same size as the current sekura tissue block storage units we use. Does anyone know of a commercially available label overlay for the drawers? I could cut down adhesive labels, but wanted to see what was out there on the market. Thanks, Nick Nick Ingrao, MBA, MT(ASCP) Manager, Anatomic Pathology Kaleida Health: Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High St Buffalo, NY 14203 Office:(716) 859-2028 Pager: (716) 642-0232 Fax: (716) 859-2393 The Keeping You Informed section of Kaleida Health`s website features a wealth of information, stories and pictures about our valued workforce and the tremendous momentum our organization is experiencing. Check us out at: www.kaleidahealth.org/kyi CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email transmission and any documents, files, or previous e-mail messages attached to it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any further review, disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution, or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this e-mail transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, discard any paper copies, and delete all electronic files of the message. If you are unable to contact the sender or you are not sure as to whether you are the intended recipient, please call Kaleida Health¹s Technology Assistance Center at (716) 859-. ___ 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
[Histonet] Prioritizing Histology work/projects
Good Afternoon, This may apply more to the research-type labs than clinical labs, but I am wondering: how do you prioritize the work that your Histology Lab or Service receives? Do you batch like things together? Do it strictly by date? Are there other ways to do it? I'd be interested in how it's done in other places. Thank you. Lesley Lesley S. Bechtold Senior Manager, Histopathology Sciences The Jackson Laboratory 600 Main St. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-6322 (phone) 207-288-6325 (fax) The information in this email, including attachments, may be confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you believe you received this email by mistake, please notify the sender by return email as soon as possible. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 128, Issue 6 - Leica Rep Question
Hello all, Thanks for the prompt response to my inquiry to find an equipment sales rep! Leica has very quickly been attentive to help me out. Great job Mike Dave - thanks again! Kristie Message: 7 Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:58:15 -0400 From: Wolfe, Christina christina.wo...@bms.com Subject: [Histonet] Help Please - Need a Leica Rep to contact me I am in Indiana - I need a Leica sales rep to contact me please or if someone can provide me with a regional sales rep name - that would be awesome! Thanks! Kristie Ph 812-307-2093 christina.wo...@bms.com This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or private information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity designated above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately, and delete the message and any attachments. Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this message or any attachments by an individual or entity other than the intended recipient is prohibited. -- ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet End of Histonet Digest, Vol 128, Issue 6 This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or private information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity designated above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately, and delete the message and any attachments. Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this message or any attachments by an individual or entity other than the intended recipient is prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Sekura Tissue Tek Block Storage
Hello Histonet, First time poster. My institution has a 25 year retention on paraffin blocks. The 1989 batch was just destroyed and the storage containers were returned to me. They appear to be the same size as the current sekura tissue block storage units we use. Does anyone know of a commercially available label overlay for the drawers? I could cut down adhesive labels, but wanted to see what was out there on the market. Thanks, Nick Nick Ingrao, MBA, MT(ASCP) Manager, Anatomic Pathology Kaleida Health: Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High St Buffalo, NY 14203 Office:(716) 859-2028 Pager: (716) 642-0232 Fax: (716) 859-2393 The Keeping You Informed section of Kaleida Health`s website features a wealth of information, stories and pictures about our valued workforce and the tremendous momentum our organization is experiencing. Check us out at: www.kaleidahealth.org/kyi CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email transmission and any documents, files, or previous e-mail messages attached to it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any further review, disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution, or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this e-mail transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, discard any paper copies, and delete all electronic files of the message. If you are unable to contact the sender or you are not sure as to whether you are the intended recipient, please call Kaleida HealthÂs Technology Assistance Center at (716) 859-. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] pre-ordering special stains
I know this was discussed just recently but I need feedback on the current trending to not pre-order specials based on tissue type. Example: Antral bx receives a diff quick, silver stain or IHC stain before looking at the H and E stain. I think the last I remember reading on this site was that certain insurances were not paying if not needed. Thanking you in advance. Beatrice L. Sullivan Corporate Histology Supervisor Virtua, Voorhees 856-247-3144 Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. 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
[Histonet] RE: Prioritizing Histology work/projects
I work for Penn State's Animal Diagnostic lab and I get diagnostic samples and research samples. My priorities are diagnostic first then the research is done in the order it comes to the lab Roberta Horner Penn State University Animal Diagnostic Lab -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lesley Bechtold Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 1:44 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Prioritizing Histology work/projects Good Afternoon, This may apply more to the research-type labs than clinical labs, but I am wondering: how do you prioritize the work that your Histology Lab or Service receives? Do you batch like things together? Do it strictly by date? Are there other ways to do it? I'd be interested in how it's done in other places. Thank you. Lesley Lesley S. Bechtold Senior Manager, Histopathology Sciences The Jackson Laboratory 600 Main St. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-6322 (phone) 207-288-6325 (fax) The information in this email, including attachments, may be confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you believe you received this email by mistake, please notify the sender by return email as soon as possible. ___ 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] Autopsy, Histology, Transcription positions in Shreveport, LA
The Department of Pathology at University Health Shreveport is currently advertising full-time positions for: histotechnologist; histology supervisor; autopsy diener (AP Technician); medical transcriptionist. Interested individuals may view the listings and apply at https://careers.uhsystem.com/application.aspx.https://careers.uhsystem.com/application.aspx Jeff Browning, HTL(ASCP) Technical Director, Anatomic Pathology Department of Pathology LSU Health Science Center - Shreveport 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 675-5872 jbr...@lsuhsc.edumailto:jbr...@lsuhsc.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HBV Control Block
Hello all, We are in need of a HepB control block. Does anyone have any recommendations for procuring this? I actually only need a few slides, so I’m just feeling things out. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Best regards, Adrienne Adrienne Anderson, BS, HTL(ASCP) Histotechnologist Phylogeny, Inc. 1476 Manning Pkwy, Powell, Ohio 43605 Phone: (614) 846-6161 Fax: (877) 591-1815 This message, including any attachments, is confidential and may be privileged or may contain health information protected by state and federal law. Information and opinions expressed in this message and/or attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the company. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this message from your system. Any use of this information by individuals other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HTL wage range
Hi, I was wondering if anyone would share your salary range for a new HTL grad. I have the ASCP 2013 survey and wanted to compare. Thanks! Betty Gast HT(ASCP) betty.g...@hshs.orgmailto:betty.g...@hshs.org Histology Facilitator St. Mary's PAthology Department Green Bay, WI 54303 LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This message and all attachments may be confidential or protected by privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information contained in or attached to this message is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
