[Histonet] per diem tech in Boston area

Fellow techs, I have a per diem histo tech position in the Boston area. We are a small uropath lab and the duties will include embedding, sectioning and IHC's. thanks, Ron Martin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthw

[Histonet] polyomavirus antigen immunostain in urine cytology specimens

Fellow techs, Does any one have any experience with a immunostain for a polyomavirus antigen in urine cytology specimens? Thanks, Ron ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listin

[Histonet] 88363 cpt code

I was wondering if anyone bills insurance companies for a 88363 cpt code? This is for retrieving archived blocks and slides, packaging them and sending them out to outside facilities for molecular testing (PTEN, KRAS,etc). If you do bill, what is the charge?   Thanks, Ron __

[Histonet] Sakura service plans

I was wondering how many of you are using/paying for the service plans for the Sakura/Tissue Tek tissue processor, embedding center and Prisma coverslipper/stainer combo? Are these service plans worth the money? Thanks, Ron ___ Histonet mailing l

Re: [Histonet] 2 CAP questions

Please excuse my typos. - Original Message - From: pathr...@comcast.net To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:45:34 PM Subject: [Histonet] 2 CAP questions Fellow techs, 1) what type of a back up power source are you using for your tissue p

[Histonet] 2 CAP questions

Fellow techs, 1) what type of a back up power source are you using for your tissue processors, refridgerators and freezors? 2) What do you do about calibration for NIST thermometers and non certified thermometers? Thanks, Ron ___ Histonet

[Histonet] looking for a tech in Mass.

I know of a small lab outside of Boston, Mass. that is looking for a technician or technologist (HT or HTL/ASCP). Routine histology: embedding, sectioning, immunos, light grossing and equipment maintenance. I will gladly pass along any interested applicants.   Ron Martin _

[Histonet] charge code for send out's?

Fellow techs,   I am wondering  what you do with charges for slides that are requested to be sent to another facility. Is there a CPT code that can be used for billing for the shipment, do you charge the patient or physician who requests the slides to be sent out or do you pay for the shi

[Histonet] Uro-2 controls

Does anyone know of a company that sells Uro-2 control slides? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] cytology control slides?

 Fellow techs,   I was wondering what some of you do for a control slide  for your cytology stainer. We will be staining urine cytology specifically.   Thanks, Ron Martin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lis

[Histonet] seeking histology position

Fellow techs, I am currently seeking a F/T position as a bench tech. I am ASCP certified and Florida licensed w/ a BS degree. Relocation and temp. positions are a possibility. Please feel free to pass this e mail along if you know of anyone looking for a tech. Thanks in advance Ron M

[Histonet] looking for Steve Westra

I'm looking for a contact number for Steve Westra from Leica/Vision Biosystems in south Florida. Can anyone provide one? Thanks, Ron Martin ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listi

Re: [Histonet] What percent of HTL's do not have a BS degree?

Colleen, One of my points of frustration is that we have never been on the same level as MT's and MLT's. I feel that part of this is because of our level of education and requirements. After seeing little changes over the years it is frustrating. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels thi

Re: [Histonet] What percent of HTL's do not have a BS degree?

Just my opinion Nikki. Sorry you don't agree but at least I respect your opinion. - Original Message - From: "Nikki Wahlberg" To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 7:02:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [Histonet] What percent of HTL's d

Re: [Histonet] What percent of HTL's do not have a BS degree?

Mike, I couldn't agree with you more. I'm in the same position as you. In the Boston, Mass. area people are taken right off the street and work for a year as a lab assistant then promoted to a tech in training. Most have a hs diploma, no ambition and expect good pay for bad work and poor w

[Histonet] HTL (ASCP) seeks employment opportunites

Degreed HTL/QIHC certified tech seeking opportunities in hi volume private labs in the southeastern US. I am a Florida licensed supervisor w/ 20 years experience including dermpath, IHC and lead positions. Interested in all shifts, IHC,dermpath  and molecular path opportunities. Please feel fr