Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

I currently have 3 open tech positions and don't have any qualified applicants applying for the job. I have recently taken a lab aide that showed interest and aptitude and began OJT. With less than 30 schools in the country actually teaching histology, this is one day going to be the way.

[Histonet] Sakura Film Coverslipper

Just wondering if anyone using Sakura film coverslippers has noticed streaks along the edges of the slides. I am sure they are caused by the adhesive leaking out and being wiped down the slide when we wipe the xylene off, but I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for eliminating the

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

Mike, yes, the vast majority of histotechs have been, are, and will be OJT (me included). The people who take on training these people have a responsibility to do the best they can. Most techs end up learning whatever their lab does and so have limited knowledge. I studied a full year for the

[Histonet] Histology schools-OJT

I know DTCC in Wilmington, DE has an accredited associates degree program since 1990 that graduates 5-6 students a year and they flood the area. Anybody hiring might want to contact the school, they need jobs! Cassandra Davis Histology Technician Anatomical Pathology Laboratory Saint Francis

[Histonet] TCF21 antibody staining on human tissue

Hi all, Does anyone here have experience in working with TCF21 antibody for IHC on FFPE human sections? Any suggestion will be valuable. Thanks Sharada ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

I am currently an ASCP certified traveling home grown HT. lolI have to say, that until the organizations recognize histo as a PROFESSION we are drowning. I have been placed in places where the pay was phenominal! My current placement pays barely above minimun wage for HT. To give you a

[Histonet] Job Openings at NYU Langone Medical Center

Hello All, NYU Langone Medical Center has 4 positions open in the Anatomic Pathology Department, 2 histology/IHC supervisors, 1 grossing assistant, and 1 pathology case coordinator. The following are brief descriptions of the positions. Please visit the NYU website http://careers.nyumc.org/

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

I think there is some actor from the CSI series that has done some of this work promoting lab techs... Tim Morken -Original Message- From: Pam Marcum [mailto:mucra...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 9:18 AM To: Lisa Roy Cc: Histonet; Michael Dessoye Subject: Re: [Histonet]

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

Oh where is the LIKE button Pam? Thanks, and that is the reason NSH and state societies were begun, to educate the public about our existence and that we are very valuable to them. Shirley, soon to be 53 years in the shadows. -Original Message- From: Pam Marcum

[Histonet] Rabbit-to-Rabbit IHC

Has anyone had experience with the Rabbit-to-Rabbit Blocking Reagent from ScyTek? Carole Johnson Carole Johnson, HT(ASCP)cm New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 505.383.9299 To understand is to stand under, which is to look up, which is a good way to understand

Re: [Histonet] murine CD4, CD8 and CD68 for FFPE tissue

Hi all, I tried to respond yesterday but forgot to cut off a bunch making the email too big but I can add to the comments below... First up, Gayle, thanks for the heads up that the CD8 is finally out, I'd heard it was happening and had been checking back but hadn't seen anything yet. Will

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

I understand and agree with everything being said and feel we do need more education in getting your registry, as Histology is changing and growing.  We need to be prepared to grow with it, much as we did when IHC first came into Histology and many thought it would go to the MTs.     The one

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

We have discussed this on the histonet many times... Most professions, and most if not all healthcare professions, require degrees and/or certification for entry. This is how the public, other medical professions ,and even HR-who do not know the technical- assess for our capacity to provide

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

I know it is hard Hazel. I have a hard time finding well qualified people myself. OJT only works now if you already have a degree. If we can't raise the pay and the recognition we will have some difficulty recruiting those people too. I know the situation well, as I used to be the sole

[Histonet] Antimarkup in Illinois

We have a new histology lab and we contract a pathology group to come to our facility and read slides. If they order a Special stain or IHC stain we send the slides to a hospital histology department to perform the stains. According to the new markup law we have to pass on and not markup

[Histonet] TSA detection (during immunoflurorescence) on buffy coat slides

Hi all, Does anyone have experience with multiple immunofluorescence on buffy coat slides? And further, has anyone used TSA detection when doing IF on buffy coats? I just wanted to know if there are any special considerations to take when using TSA detection during multiple labeling of buffy

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

Joelle I agree with you. But the problem is, no one knows we exist. OJT is the only route for some/if not most positions to be filled. We would all love to have a choice of educated ASCP registered techs to choose from. I have an open position and no applicants. Hazel Horn, HTL/HT (ASCP)

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

One good way to find techs is to offer to become a clinical affiliate for a program. Most programs struggle with attracting students and providing them with clinical affiliates to fine tune their skills. It may not matter that the school is not located near you, the student may have family

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

I agree and would also like to like Pams response. On May 14, 2015 1:26 PM, Joelle Weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com wrote: I know it is hard Hazel. I have a hard time finding well qualified people myself. OJT only works now if you already have a degree. If we can't raise the pay and the

Re: [Histonet] microscope slides

Good afternoon, does cleaning dust from adhesion superfrost plus microscope slides interfere with paraffin section adhesion? If not will someone be so kind as to share their tried and proven method ASAP? Thanks in advance. ~ Atoska ___ Histonet

Re: [Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

Degree/college credit requirements since 2005 for OJT. If they have a degree, you would need to provide/document training under a direction of board certified pathologist. Programs often have a theory ( class room) and practical component that is completed on site at affiliate laboratories.

[Histonet] Hand-on wet IHC Workshop for Researchers

Hello Histonet: IHC. Hands-on Wet Lab course extensively covers staining of all animal tissues, mouse-on-mouse; rabbit-on-rabbit, Lots of troubleshooting in IHC workshop for Researchers, June 25th 26th in San Francisco Bay Area. Approved by NSH for 12 CEU. A few spots still left. Reply to

Re: [Histonet] Hand-on wet IHC Workshop for Researchers

Could you please send some more information on that and where to register? Thanks, Bea Beatrice DeBrosse-Serra HT(ASCP)QIHC Isis Pharmaceuticals Antisense Drug Discovery 2855 Gazelle Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92010 760-603-2371 -Original Message- From: IHC Workshop

[Histonet] OJT Histotechs/Training

Hello Histonet, I'm curious how people are dealing with on-the-job-trained histotechs. Many people are seeing a shortage in techs, and in my opinion OJT will become more common than it already is. Does anyone have an 'official' training program? Requirements to pass the exam?