[Histonet] RE: HT grossing specimens

[Kari Bradshaw]

Compensation for techs who can and do gross is 12% higher than
non-grossing techs. 

 As far as "processing"....We added that to our grossing manual, but if
you are held to CLIA standards it is irrelevant.  In my opinion, most
labs will be better served to follow the guidelines of well documented
training, direct or indirect supervision,  a comprehensive list of what
specimens can be grossed in by personnel other than pathologists, and
yearly evaluation of all employees who gross or "process".

There is a great deal of added responsibility here and I believe we need
to do everything we can to protect the techs who do it.

Kari L. Bradshaw HT(ASCP)
Laboratory Manager
Lower Columbia Pathologists
(360)425-5620
kbradshaw <@t> lcpath.com
 

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Snyder,
Wendy
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 8:25 AM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] HT grossing specimens

I am looking for HT and or MLT/MT's grossing small specimens.  If so,
are you getting a difference in your salary/hourly wage for this added
responsibility.
 
Thanks,
 
Wendy Snyder, HT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MLT(ASCP) Lead Histology Technician
United Hospital Center
(304) 624-2652
snyderw <@t> uhcwv.org
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