Ha, surely you kid!
I didn't go into science for the money, but only because I love it. Even
though I get paid horribly (seriously, I qualify for Medicaid when the
government includes my husband's income!), I love being in a lab.
This is with a BS in Microbiology.
I try not to think about the mone
13 9:58 AM
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Do you get paid more with that title? Just curious, I'm not sure what
"laboratory professional" means, as I'm not in that kind of lab.
Or is it a respect thing?
Emily
"By bitching an
We may not be considered "laboratory professionals", but we might just have
more fun than they do ?
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To: talulahg...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:43:48 +
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Do it! For
Do it! For all of us!
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:24 PM
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sage-
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours
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Seriously, I can go home?!
I'm going t
Sours'
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
I don't think that histotechs are disrespected at all. There is always going
to be that one person in any job that thinks they are better than you because
of whatever reason. HTs are not the highest
7;
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The issue remains the WE cannot impose on others how we are viewed. No matter
how many brain storming meetings there are about "demanding" respect the issue
remains that those who have to respect us have to d
are Thornton; 'Emily Sours'
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Sorry Sarah some of us old timers do have BS and even MS degrees and still have
to fight for every dime. The whole field needs to be improved without any
thought of how long someone has be
Seriously, I can go home?!
I'm going to tell my boss that Sarah Dysart said I could go home. When she
asks who that is, I'll just look at her and repeat your name. Slowly.
And walk away.
Emily
"By bitching and bitching and bitching, they could exhaust the drama of
their own horror stories. Grow
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Tim Well said
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:54 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
This discussion comes
ot;histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
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My apologies, the editorial was in the September 2011 issue of Journal of
Histotechnology. I have a pdf of it, will be happy to email.
Clare J. Thornton, HTL(ASC
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Do you get paid more with that title? Just curious, I'm not su
This very long thread deals with a very complicated and ages long issue so I
would like to add my opinion.
The fundamental issue is that the pathologists do not respect the histotechs
because for them the only thing that matters is that the sections are good,
well stained and finished on time. T
mela A
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Histology does not get the respect or the recognition because histologists do
not report results. All of the complex testing we do is overlooked because the
pathologis
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:54 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
This discussion comes up every year and, of course is never resol
rn.edu] On Behalf Of Pam Marcum
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To: Joyce K. Weems
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
We also need NSH to step up and do what they said they would years ago instead
of planning more and more meetings pe
amela A
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Even if a facility does not require that techs be HT registered - the
technicians themselves need go that extra step, take the initiative themselves
and become HT certifi
...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marcum, Pamela A
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:46 AM
To: 'Mitchell Jean A'; Horn, Hazel V; 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Jennifer MacDonald'
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histone
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Just a comment on the comment about there being "not enough" HT/HTL programs
in the US. Agreed. There are 38 HT and 7 HTL, for a total of 45. Compare
that with 223 MLS/MT and 233 MLT, for a total of 456, and we histot
erMacDonald'
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
We have heard for years that NSH is working on changing the status to
Laboratory Professionals and so far as I have heard nothing happening to
make the change. A
Thanks for your point of view and insights Pam- we need to know what employers
are seeking to keep marketable.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
> From: rel...@earthlink.net
> To: lpw...@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:09:04 -0400
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregist
How do you gain credits? Do you get them for attending seminars or do you
have to take actual courses?
Are these the CME's I always see noted for lectures? I never knew what
those were for.
Emily
"By bitching and bitching and bitching, they could exhaust the drama of
their own horror stories. Gro
.@uams.edu; joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org; jmacdon...@mtsac.edu
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:01:10 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
> CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu;
> histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>
> Just a comment on the comment about there being
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Fwd: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
How do you gain credits? Do you get them for attending seminars or do you have
to take actual courses?
Are these the CME's I always see noted for lectures? I never knew what those
were for.
Emily
"By bi
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To: 'Horn, Hazel V'; 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Jennifer MacDonald'; Marcum, Pamela A
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregi
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Histology does not get the respect or the recognition because histologists do
not report results. All of the complex testing we do is overlooked because the
pathologists report the results. CLIA standards are based on res
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Emily Sours
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:58 AM
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Do you get paid more with that title? Just curious, I'm not sure what
&
Do you get paid more with that title? Just curious, I'm not sure what
"laboratory professional" means, as I'm not in that kind of lab.
Or is it a respect thing?
Emily
"By bitching and bitching and bitching, they could exhaust the drama of
their own horror stories. Grow bored. Only then could they
Pam Marcum
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From: "Joyce K. Weems"
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:39:03 AM
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
They are only as good as we are, so we need them to fight for us!!
Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
678-843
..@archildrens.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:30 AM
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Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Histology does not get the respect or
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Histology does not get the respect or the recognition because histologists do
not report results. All of the complex testing we do is overlooked because the
pathologists report the results. CLIA standar
Donald'; Marcum, Pamela A
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
And the reason so many have been fighting for this for years. If a lab were
looking for a Medical Technologist there would be no question.
J
.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
And the reason so many have been fighting for this for years. If a lab were
looking for a Medical Technologist there would be no question.
Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
678-843-7376 Phone
678-84
nifer
MacDonald
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 7:32 PM
To: Marcum, Pamela A
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
As long as we do not need certification, licensure and minium education
requirements we will not be recog
er'" , "'Emily Sours'"
, "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
Date: 09/10/2013 01:12 PM
Subject:RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Sent by:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
I agree we have huge gray areas and not all histology schools are as good
a
southwestern.edu"
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Subject:RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Sent by:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
I agree we have huge gray areas and not all histology schools are as good
as they could be for what we are facing in Histology. I keep har
.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
> From: pamar...@uams.edu
> To: talulahg...@gmail.com; joellewea...@hotmail.com
> CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:53:26 +
>
> Research is a different area and
lle weaver [mailto:joellewea...@hotmail.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:59 PM
> *To:* Marcum, Pamela A; 'Emily Sours'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> *Subject:* RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
>
> ** **
>
> Well I am mostly clinical...but I think
; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Well I am mostly clinical...but I think that organizations can set standards
outside and beyond what CAP,CLIA etc stipulate. For the position I have now, I
had to submit all my transcripts from high school up through masters in
n.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Do employers consider lab techs to be proficient enough? I've been doing ISH
and immuno for 13 years, but I'm not certified as I do research. Maybe there
aren't a lot of lab techs out there? Just wondering since you might be missing
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
From: joellewea...@hotmail.com
To: talulahg...@gmail.com
CC: dels...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:34:12 +
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
Date: Tue, 10 Sep
I do not control their hiring criteria.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:20:20 -0400
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
From: talulahg...@gmail.com
To: joellewea...@hotmail.com
CC: dels...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Do employers
site eventually, and
> then they will have to complete their certification within one year -if
> they are hired on.
> If you think that will help, I can send it on.
>
>
>
>
> Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
>
> > Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 15:39:12 -0500
> > From:
thwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm wondering if anyone can share a job description for an unregistered HT
> position. I also need to know if unregistered HT's are allowed to cut
> frozen sections. I know there is a limit to what they c
Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone can share a job description for an unregistered HT
position. I also need to know if unregistered HT's are allowed to cut
frozen sections. I know there is a limit to what they can do, especially
where IHC and special staining are concerned, but I really don't know a
: "Deloris Carter"
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 3:39:12 PM
Subject: [Histonet] Unregistered HT
Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone can share a job description for an unregistered HT
position. I also need to know if unregistered HT's are al
ve a great day,
(and don't kill any deer)
Amos
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM, wrote:
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:37:09 -0500
> From: "Konop, Nicole"
> Subject: [Histonet] Unregistered HT testing
> To: "'histonet
.@aol.com
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT testing
> CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; nko...@chw.org
>
> Yes, the pathologist is interpreting. Although the HT is evaluating the
> stain quality, I personally think that it should fall under 'high
> complexity testi
ubject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered HT testing
The pathologist is interpreting the staining result, right? The HT is
only evaluating the stain quality, not the results.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 18, 2012, at 9:43 AM, "Dessoye, Michael J"
wrote:
> Our interpretation of special stains/IH
weaver [mailto:joellewea...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 1:17 PM
To: Dessoye, Michael J; nko...@chw.org;
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT testing
CLIA does stipulate education requirements though for high complexity( I
don't have it hand
mailto:nko...@chw.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:37 PM
> To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
> Subject: [Histonet] Unregistered HT testing
>
> Hello everyone!
>
> I'm just curious to know if anyone is allowing unregistered HT's to do
> special stains in th
jdess...@commonwealthhealth.net
> To: nko...@chw.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT testing
> CC:
>
> Our interpretation of special stains/IHC/ISH is that it is the
> 'interpretation' of these stains that is 'high complexit
[mailto:nko...@chw.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:37 PM
To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: [Histonet] Unregistered HT testing
Hello everyone!
I'm just curious to know if anyone is allowing unregistered HT's to do
special stains in their CAP accredited lab?
It's a lot easier/cheaper for reproducibility, HR, and compliance to just
buy an autostainer to do your special stains. Trying to do them by
hand with unregistered techs is a bad idea. They are called "special"
;) for a reason.
Buy a "special" ;) stainer, have the "special"ist ;) from the staine
Hello everyone!
I'm just curious to know if anyone is allowing unregistered HT's to do special
stains in their CAP accredited lab? I have been involved in discussions
regarding high complexity testing. From the feedback I have received, special
stains and IHC stains are considered high comple
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