[Histonet] Histotech Wanted
We are a small GI laboratory looking for a part time histotechnician. Certification suggested, but not required. Looking for dedicated and committed person who is a team player and can work well with others. Please submit applications to lins0...@gmail.com Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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We are a small GI laboratory in Murrieta, CA looking for a part time histotechnician. Certification suggested, but not required. Looking for dedicated and committed person who is a team player and can work well with others. Please submit applications to lins0...@gmail.com Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] gmed/ggastro interfacing with pathology for seamless transition?
Hi all, Our practice is moving forward to bringing in-house pathology since we already have in-house histology. Any gastro practices that use gmed/ggastro and have a seamless pathology module that can be added for a smooth transition? This would entail using ggastro/gmed and interfacing with the pathology module. We currently use WINSURGE but cannot interface with ggmed/gastro easily. Any thoughts? Thanks, Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Per Diem Histotech
Per Diem histotech needed in Temecula/Murrieta area to cover for vacation, sick leave, and other arising situations. Must have certification, or be certification eligible. Position on on-call basis, with possible increase in hours. Scheduling is flexible, but is current to 4am-8:30am or 12pm-4pm. Must be proficient in embedding, sectioning, staining, and possible operation of processors and stainers. Only serious inquiries please. Please submit resume, letter and references. Thanks! Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Per Diem position
I'm looking for a per diem HT in the Temecula area (of CA), with experience who is able to be on-call for emergencies, sick leave, vacation, and miscellaneous. Must be experienced with embedding, sectioning, and special stains (Giemsa, Tri, PAS, Alcian Blue). Serious inquiries only please. Please send resume, references, and cover letter. Thanks, Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] special stain reagents change
Coming from a large reference laboratory, it was crucial to change out reagents for special stains every week since our workload was so heavy. Now at a smaller GI lab, I am wondering if it is absolutely necessary to change out the reagents so frequently? We have changed about 2-3 weeks depending on the amount of slide volume (the kits say up to 300-500 slides- AMT Kits). We were changing every week in the beginning, but one week our reagents were delayed so we changed it out 2 weeks later, and have noticed that the reagents still are fresh and the staining quality is not compromised. The alcohols, blueing, and xylene is changed every day. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance! Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Wholes in tissue
We noticed that once a section was placed on the water, the section has wholes that appear. They are not present when sectioning (not seen by the naked eye) but appear when the tissue is stretched. Is this an embedding issue? The wholes appear next to the tissue. This hasn't happened before just recently. Any thoughts? Sophia Sent from my iPhone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] linear stainer hematoxylin staining issues
We have the Hacker linear stainer, and for the past two weeks we had clean, crisp HE staining. However, last Friday, something happened and our HE stains no longer look crisp, but instead have a hazy, unreadable look. Nothing different has been done, and we have troubleshot for every possible scenario. After a clean set up, we noticed that the hematoxylin is not staining very well. We have it set for 2 minutes with agitation for a uniform staining. Hematoxylin is Harris Special (mercury free) from MCC and the eosin is with phloxine b from AMT. After the hematoxylin (2 buckets for total of 4.5 minutes), we use 1.5% acetic acid. It seems that the hematoxylin is not staining well. Any tips? We may need to consider increasing a bucket for hematoxylin? Thanks, Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Leica XL autostainer in California?
Hi, Thanks for the responses regarding the Leica XL and the Sakura Tissue Tek Prisma! Just wondering if anyone in Southern California (Inland Empire/Los Angeles) area has the Leica XL stainer? My tech and I would love the opportunity to see it in action and to see it before we decide which to purchase. Please let me know if anyone in the southern california area has the Leica XL and would allow us to stop by to see it! We would love to treat you to lunch for your help! Thanks! Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura
Hi, We are currently looking to switch out our linear MKII stainer for either a Leica XL autostainer or the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma. Any recommendations? Are quantity of HEs is increasing and we need adequate equipment to meet our workload. The incorporated oven seems excellent on both stainers. Any pros/cons would be greatly appreciated! Also, if you are currently using the stainer, does it meet your workload and what is your volume? Thanks! Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
