[Histonet] Histologist need in Austin TX.doc

2012-11-28 Thread Esparza, Sandra E.
Histologist needed in Austin TX We have a full time day position opened for a HT or HTL (ASCP) registered histologist; requires 3 years experience and strong embedding and cutting skills. Experience in muscle enzymes, EM and IHC preferred. If you are interested in learning new techniques

[Histonet] Histologist needed in Austin Texas

2011-11-29 Thread Esparza, Sandra
Full Time/Day Shift position open for a HT/HTL (ASCP) registered histologist, with 2+ years working experience. Requires strong embedding and microtomy skills, knowledge of muscle enzymes, EM, and IHC is preferred. Proficiency in these areas can be obtained on the job. We are a highly

RE: [Histonet] Automated coverslipper with Ventana labels

2011-11-01 Thread Esparza, Sandra
I use to have a problem with the labels from the Ventana slides on the Leica Coverslipper. I now use the Trubond 200 slides which are a little wider (76x26mm instead of the standard 76x25mm) this keeps the labels from hanging off the sides and it seems to work on the Leica Coverslipper. Sandra

RE: [Histonet] ? on frozen tissue artifacts

2011-10-21 Thread Esparza, Sandra
I have never put my muscles in a -20 we use -70 to -80 freezer and have not had a problem with artifact. Is your freezer frost free? Sandra Sandra Esparza HT(ASCP)QIHC Lead Technologist Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas 512-324- x87061 sespa...@seton.org -Original

RE: [Histonet] True-Bond 380 slides

2011-08-19 Thread Esparza, Sandra
We use the True-Bond 200 from StatLab for our IHC's, special stain, bone marrows, muscle enzymes, and any bloody tissue. We have not had a problem with tint in the background. We use phloxine eosin. You might want to try the 200 slides. Sandra Sandra Esparza HT(ASCP)QIHC Lead Technologist Dell

RE: [Histonet] problems with staining IHC

2010-10-07 Thread Esparza, Sandra
If Erie is the manufacture of your Fisher slides then yes we have had the same problem with our IHC's. We use the Ventana Benchmark and have had this problem off and on for about 8 months. There seems to be no consistency with the quality of slides from Erie. We have just switched to the

[Histonet] Histologist needed in Austin, Texas

2010-06-30 Thread Esparza, Sandra
We have a full time position open for a HT / HTL (ASCP) registered histologist, days; requires 3+ years experience and strong embedding and cutting skills. The position is at a Level 1 trauma Children's hospital that has been open for 3 years and has state of the art equipment. If you're

FW: [Histonet] Benchmark XT

2009-04-08 Thread Esparza, Sandra
Sandra Sandra Esparza HT(ASCP)QIHC Dell Children's Hospital of Central Texas 4900 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas 78723 512-324- x87061 sespa...@seton.org -Original Message- From: Esparza, Sandra Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 12:23 PM To: 'gu.l...@gmx.at' Subject: RE

RE: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology

2009-02-12 Thread Esparza, Sandra
I agree it's not about which tech is better. I agree there are great OTJ techs. The point of unifying the field is well taken. Let's face it we were never considered as professionals. We were never paid like other lab professionals. Histology is just now coming into its own. Our field is

RE: [Histonet] thermometer calibration

2008-12-05 Thread Esparza, Sandra
Our lab uses the Streck thermometers. These meet the CAP and CLIA regulations. The web address is www.streck.com and the phone # 1-800-843-0912. Sandra HT(ASCP)QIHC Dell Children's Hospital Austin Texas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf