[Histonet] Need Some Help

[Jackie M O'Connor]

In 37 years, I have cut myself twice - once 22 years ago when I was trying 
to turn around to gossip and cut at the same time (with a 6" steel blade 
with no knife edge guards that I was supposed to have in place)
The second time was because I wasn't paying attention to what I was doing 
- again, trying to clean the edge of the blade with my fingertip instead 
of a gauze, turning the flywheel at the same time.




Jennifer MacDonald <JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu> 
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07/03/2007 11:29 AM

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How many experienced histotechs can say that they have never cut 
themselves?  Most people in an interview situation are nervous and 
unfamiliar with the equipment being asked to use for an impromptu 
demonstration of skills.


Jennifer MacDonald
Director, Histotechnician Training Program
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
jmacdonald <@t> mtsac.edu



"Bernice Frederick" <b-frederick <@t> northwestern.edu> 
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If you've been training you should be wise enough to NOT cut yourself.
 
Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP)
Northwestern University
Pathology Core Facility
710 N Fairbanks Court
Olson 8-421
Chicago,IL 60611
312-503-3723
 
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Is there any concern about the liability of non-employee cutting
themselves during this test? 

Jennifer MacDonald
Director, Histotechnician Training Program
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
jmacdonald <@t> mtsac.edu 



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I agree.  I have a "practical" test for new applicants as well.  I have
them
cut 5 or so blocks, observe their cutting technique, how they choose to
label the slide, mount the section, etc.  Its great insight on how they
will
perform. 

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice
Frederick
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:27 AM
To: 'Kim Tournear'; 'Histonet'
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All,
When I interviewed for my first job out of histo school, I was sat at a
microtome and had to cut sections. Seems like a good test to me!!! I've
done it to others, especially if they are new in the field or registry
eligible. Since ASCP/BOR has seen fit to remove the practical this is
the next best way.
Bernice

Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP)
Northwestern University
Pathology Core Facility
710 N Fairbanks Court
Olson 8-421
Chicago,IL 60611
312-503-3723


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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kim
Tournear
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 11:59 AM
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Need Some Help

Eric,
 I have to agree with Patsy...although, just because a person has passd
the exam and becomes certified (lots of book smart people out there),
doesn't mean they are good (hands on application) at what they do....I
guess it would have to be up to your client as to whether or not they
prefer that the tech is certified or not....they might only care that
the tech can do the job and do it well....good luck


Kim Tournear, HT (ASCP), QIHC ( ASCP)
 Specialists in Dermatology
 Histology/Mohs Supervisor
 Tucson, AZ
 


 
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