[Histonet] Job Opening

2009-08-18 Thread Cindy Bulmer
Central Texas Pathology Laboratory in Waco, TX has a full time position available for an IHC technician.  Must be HT(ASCP) registered.  Experience in IHC is not required, although, good cutting skills is a must. CTPL offers excellent benefits along with competitive salary.  Contact me for more

[Histonet] RELIA Histology Job Alert Florida licensed histotech needed in Largo, FL

2009-08-18 Thread Pam Barker
Hi Histonetters! I hope you are having a great day. I wanted to post a new position that I am excited about. I am currently working with a private pathology lab in Largo, FL. They are in need of a Florida licensed histotech for a part time position. If you or anyone you know might be

[Histonet] MC3T3 Staining Help

2009-08-18 Thread Brandon Reed
Hello, I am a student in a cell physiology lab looking at a MC3T3 pre-osteoblastic cell line with an inverted microscope (phase contrast, bright field, or fluorescent). I am looking to stain the membrane to quantify a morphological parameter. Do you have any suggestions as to what stain I should

[Histonet] The NSH 35th Annual Symposium/Convention Hosts its First Management Forum

2009-08-18 Thread Brenda Royce
The NSH Program Team for the Annual S/C is proud to offer a full day management forum designed to provide tools for a histology manager or supervisor to deal with their daily challenges - budgeting, hiring, legal pitfalls to avoid. Topics to be covered include: * Change Management-

[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 69, Issue 18

2009-08-18 Thread Walter Benton
Richard, Focus Laboratories performs that test. We have sent out several cases for it in the past. Message: 5 Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:06:00 -0400 From: Richard Cartun rcar...@harthosp.org Subject: [Histonet] PCR for Mycobacteria To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID:

[Histonet] RELIA Special Job Alert for NY Licensed histotechs

2009-08-18 Thread Pam Barker
Hi Histonetters! I just received this brand new client request and wanted to post it right away! I am currently working with a growing private histology lab located in Orange County NY. There are several full time dayshift permanent positions and my client offer an excellent salary and benefits.

[Histonet] baskets for the VIP 1000 model tissue processor

2009-08-18 Thread Patsy Ruegg
Does anyone know where we can get the baskets for the VIP 1000 model tissue processor with these measurements by me: The reservoir is 102 mm high 150 mm deep 185 mm wide The basket I have in there now is 94 mm high

[Histonet] Re: Fading of stains

2009-08-18 Thread Sherwood, Margaret
To all: Has anyone encountered fading of their counterstain in immunohistochemistry and also fading of the chromagen? If so, what did you do to solve it? Thanks! Peggy Peggy Sherwood Lab Associate, Photopathology Wellman Center for Photomedicine (W224) Massachusetts General Hospital 55

Re: [Histonet] New Lab Monitoring

2009-08-18 Thread DKBoyd
We monitor for formalin. We do not use xylene. We have an outside company that comes in to perform air quality and exchanges. The techs wear formaldehyde badges for an 8 hr. period. The pathologist are monitored for 15 mins. while they are grossing. The technician that dumps formalin off

RE: [Histonet] New Lab Monitoring

2009-08-18 Thread Norm Burnham
This issue and related requirements are well-described in the relevant CAP checklist questions. Norm Burnham Director of Laboratory Operations ProPath - The Leader in Pathology Services 8267 Elmbrook Drive, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75247 214.237.1602 Office

Re: [Histonet] Lab Telephone

2009-08-18 Thread Rene J Buesa
Sara: Calculate: time to go to and back from the telephone TIMES an average number of calls/day = HOURS walking to take care of phone calls, and that time substract it from 8 hours/day and calculate the PRODUCTIVITY reduction you (and you boss) are going to have because not having a phone near

RE: [Histonet] Lab Telephone

2009-08-18 Thread Dawson, Glen
Sara, Maybe you're looking a gift horse in the mouth. There have been many days that I WISHED that I had no phone in my lab because it was a constant distraction in an already hectic day. Once your boss has to hand deliver a few messages/orders to you, he/she will most likely provide a phone

[Histonet] PCR testing for Mycobacterium

2009-08-18 Thread Mary Benoit
Richard, Focus Diagnostics is a Reference Lab that tests for Mycobacterium and Cat Scratch. Focus Diagnostics, Inc.  5785 Corporate Avenue,   Cypress, California  90630 test # 51183    (800) 445-4032   Mary F Benoit The Pathology Laboratory 830 Bayou Pines Drive West Lake Charles, La  70601

[Histonet] Job Opening in North Carolina

2009-08-18 Thread James L Burchette
The Immunopathology Laboratory at Duke University Medical Center in Durham NC has a technician/technologist position available. Please contact me for further information. Jim Burchette burch...@mc.duke.edu 919.681.3973 ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Please recommend xylene substitutes

2009-08-18 Thread jennifer cresor mike hough
Hello All, I am looking into switching to a different xylene substitute. I currently use Slide Brite and am having problems with water in it. Please recommend your favorite. Thank you for your response. Jennifer Temecula, CA jenc...@ca.rr.com ___