[Histonet] salary survey response

Mon Apr 5 09:52:47 CDT 2004

Hello, 

I was recently interested in the type of information you are looking for and found a 2002 salary survey on that was published in the journal Laboratory Medicine and as a set of PDF files on the ASCP website.  First, they answered many of the questions I had regarding salary (broken down in several ways including geographic region).  Secondly, they described some issues of concern for the industry (e.g. shortage of histotechnicians/histotechnologists).  Finally, it provides a published reference for salaries for both histology lab personnel and supervisors.  I pulled the articles off the ASCP website (http://www.ascp.org/bor/center/center_research.asp).  You can either use the link or go to the ASCP website - then CAREERS - then WAGE AND VACANCY SURVEY.  You can also find the article using the following journal reference information: 

Ward-Cook, Kory, et.al.  2002 Wage and Vacancy Survey of Medical Laboratories Part I:  Salaries Continue to Show Moderate Gains.  Laboratory Medicine, Number 9 Volume 34 September 2003, pp 631-638 

Ward-Cook, Kory, et.al.  2002 Wage and Vacancy Survey of Medical Laboratories Part II:  Modest Easement of Staffing Shortage.  Laboratory Medicine, Number 9 Volume 34 September 2003, pp 702-707 

Hope this is helpful.

D McAloose, VMD, Diplomate ACVP
Head, Department of Pathology
Wildlife Conservation Society
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY  10460
phone: (718) 220-7105
fax: (718) 220-7126
email: dmcaloose <@t> wcs.org 

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Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 09:41:24 -0800 (PST)
From: Stacey Burton <staceylburton <@t> yahoo.com>
Subject: [Histonet] Salary Pole
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Per request of my administrators, I am currently performing a salary pole for Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Managers and Laboratory Coordinators.

I have pulled the information from salary.com for my company, however they would like to have a second source to back up the information on salary.com.

Would you please email me in person or on the histonet:   the Starting, the Average, and Top-out salaries of the Laboratory Managers in your areas.

I do not need to know the name of your facilities however the state and city would be helpful so we recognize the difference in cost of living through out the country.
Thank you,
Stacey Burton, H.T. ASCP
Laboratory Manager
Uropath LLC
San Antonio TX
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Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 11:15:35 -0700
From: Gayle Callis <gcallis <@t> montana.edu>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] (no subject)
To: "Dave McClister" <davenhv <@t> hotmail.com>,
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Molecular Probes at www.probes.com.

Gayle Callis
MT,HT,HTL(ASCP)
Research Histopathology Supervisor
Veterinary Molecular Biology 
Montana State University - Bozeman
PO Box 173610
Bozeman MT 59717-3610
406 994-6367 (lab with voice mail)
406 994-4303 (FAX)

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Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 06:05:43 -0500
From: "Jean Warren" <jeanthebean <@t> fuse.net>
Subject: [Histonet] Histo Exam
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For the computer portion of the test, do not overlook the special stains for neuropathology. I just took the test in Dec. 2003 and there were 8-10 questions regarding the specialized neuro stains. For instance, the test would depict a drawing of a neuron and an arrow would point to a structure. There would be multiple choice answers to the question, " What stains this structure?" 

A valuable resource to me was the Frieda Carson study guide that is nothing but questions divided into different categories. I think it was 25$ from the ASCP. It includes a section with color plates. Good luck, the test is thorough, but you will feel good if you pass!!

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Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 13:35:36 -0800
From: Jennifer MacDonald <JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] need help with studying for histo exam
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Jamie,
Thirteen of my students have taken the exam in the last year.  The feedback that I am getting is the questions are not simple recall.  Many of the questions are of a troubleshooting nature.  Make sure you understand the concept, not memorize the answers.  The NSH self-assessment books, the ASCP study guide and Freida Carson's books are great tools to study with. If you have a copy of Sheehan's book it also provides a lot of information.  There is a lot of information that you are responsible for.  Don't underestimate the time required for studying.  Start now.
Jennifer MacDonald.

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to all,
Need help with studying for histo exam next July. If anyone have any
pointers please feel free to point.

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From: Galbraith, Joe [mailto:joseph-galbraith <@t> uiowa.edu] 
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] re mirowave Ag retrieval

Carl:

We get our microwave pressure cooker from NordicWare (800-328-4310 ext 629) but I have seen these in kitchen stores as well (I'll have to check Walmart).  Direct from the company, they cost $30.00 US with an extra seal costing $3.00.  Of course, shipping is extra.  If you take care of them, the cookers last a long time (several years of once daily use) before needing to be replaced.  I found a site from NordicWare also but it costs more online:

http://www.nordicware.com/b2c/product_category.cfm?prod_master_cat=2&prod_cat=7

Might try Amazon.com or Everthinghome.com too.  Have fun shopping.

Joe Galbraith

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Well...I use a microwave pressure cooker! I understand that one can buy this in USA Walmarts ( be interested to know the price of it in the USA). I buy them in UK from Biogenex. Very reliable and consistent.. Started on Coplins jars and , VERY rapidly moved to rice staemers, pressure cookers...then microwave pressure cookers. I look back in no anger. 
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Labcorp, Inc., located in Raritan, NJ has an opening for a full-time HT 
(ASCP).  The hours are Mon - Friday, 2nd shift.  Responsibilities include:  Some 
Grossing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, coverslipping, etc.
Anyone interested, please contact:  Ann Angelo, 908-526-2400 x2912 or e-mail 
me at Ann_Angelo <@t> Labcorp.com

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Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2004 17:30:55 +1200 (NZST)
From: Sonya Hogg <sonyalhogg <@t> yahoo.co.nz>
Subject: [Histonet] HT Exam ? Electron Microscopy
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Hello:)
I am sitting the HT exam in the next exam period and
would like to know if electron microscopy is a big
part of the exam. Im not too familiar with this.
Thanks
Sonya Hogg

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