[Histonet] Need Some Help

Tue Jul 3 17:41:32 CDT 2007

I can count the number of times I cut myself. I do remember once I just 
finished hand stropping my knife and was taking off the handle when I 
dropped it and instinctively caught it (Hey, I worked on the knife for 
almost an hour). It was a pretty share knife too.
    But my question is this: if the interviewee cuts themselves, do you hire 
that tech any way?
    Hey, I'm out of work. I have all day to think of these things.

Joe
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From: "Jackie M O'Connor" <Jackie.O'Connor <@t> abbott.com>
To: "Jennifer MacDonald" <JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu>
Cc: "'Histonet'" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>; 
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Need Some Help


> 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.
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> Jennifer MacDonald <JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu>
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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.
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> Jennifer MacDonald
> Director, Histotechnician Training Program
> Mt. San Antonio College
> 1100 N. Grand Ave.
> Walnut, CA 91789
> (909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
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> "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.
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> 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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> From: Jennifer MacDonald [mailto:JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu]
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> Is there any concern about the liability of non-employee cutting
> themselves during this test?
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> 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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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice
> Frederick
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> 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
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> 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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> 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
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> Kim Tournear, HT (ASCP), QIHC ( ASCP)
> Specialists in Dermatology
> Histology/Mohs Supervisor
> Tucson, AZ
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