RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG
Mark Sounds like I will be in similar circumstance soon. I am not a molecular person and I am not certified in molecular OR cytogenetics. Just HTL/QIHC, I do have degrees but it never made that much difference really so far. I have been trained in FISH and FISH enumeration (barely- just starting). I do the IHC and ISH, routine histology, specials, training, hiring, SOP writing, validation, purchasing, CAP stuff, etc. I am a bench Histotechnologist only. Believe me, all they ever say to me is that they wish I knew more cytogenetics/FISH, flow cytometry and/or PCR. So seems to me, that whatever you know/do outside histology DOES in fact put you in higher demand. Bravo to you. Sure you don't want to come and help me out? Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:55:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL / CG From: marktara...@gmail.com To: joellewea...@hotmail.com haha I hope that is true. I'm the de facto lead tech in my department and I'm trying to get everyone up to speed on cutting and FISH pretreatment/scoring. Its going pretty well. I think it's VERY helpful to have someone who can move between both areas. Histology asked me to cut the molecular orders today since they're short-handed. I love helping out in histology and IHC. If the pay was right I would move about anywhere but I don't know that I'm exactly what you're looking for. I don't have my BA/BS and am not certified in molecular. I also don't have experience in conventional cytogenetics (g-banding). I'm also not the best PCR tech although I help out in that area too. Mark On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM, joelle weaver wrote: That is what they want, but they also want a BA/BS and prefer certification. Yes, I had a feeling it is pretty rare. You must be in HIGH demand. Do you perform manually? have a scanner? do the slide analysis and scoring? Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:41:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL / CG From: marktara...@gmail.com To: joellewea...@hotmail.com I'm not certified as a CG(ASCP) but I do FISH all day long on tissue and cell based preps. I would say it's pretty uncommon to find someone who has a molecular and histology background. On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 10:35 AM, joelle weaver wrote: 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
RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG
Joelle, I think you will have a very hard time finding someone with both, especially dual ASCP certification. I've met or hear of anyone with dual certification, or even working in both. It may be the best you will find is someone who has certification in one and some practical experience in the other. Or someone willing to cross-train. Good luck! Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:35 AM 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. Any > disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any > action based on it, is strictly prohibited. > ___ > 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
RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG
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 si
