[Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt"employees?

Wed May 12 10:35:54 CDT 2010

My histotechs are non-exempt employees.  In the state of FL, there is a
licensing difference between HTs and HTLs, and their allowable tasks are
different.  There is also a pay scale difference, in our facility, between
the HTs and the HTLs.  Starting wage is about $3.00 per hour different.

As the supervisor, they have made me an exempt employee.

Michelle

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
sgoebel <@t> xbiotech.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:46 AM
To: Kim Tournear
Cc: Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt"employees?

   So, I had the same problem a few years ago.  They are totall= taking
   advantage  of  you.  I live in Austin where I can't imagine tha= the
   cost  of living is more than CA.  The average here is between 20 =nd
   25 an hour, sometimes  higher if you can get a MOHS job at a priva=e
   derm  clininc.   Start looking, usually in my experience histo. jobs
are  everywhere,  but  sometimes  you just have to call around.  Also,
   usu=ally  most  places  I've  noticed don't really seem to care (pay
   wise)  about  HT=versus  HTL  unless  you  are  wanting  to manage a
   histology department.  
   Happy hunting!!

   Sarah Goebel, B.A., HT (ASCP)

   <=iv>

   Histo=echnician

   XBiotech USA Inc.

   8201 East Rivers=de Dr. Bldg 4 Suite 100

   Austin, Texas  78744
   (512)386-5107

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   Subject: RE: [Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt" employees?
   From: Kim Tournear <kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com>
   Date: Tue, May 11, 2010 7:24 pm
   To: Histonet <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
   Well said Andi!!
   ~Kim Tournear ~ HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP)
   Histology Supervisor
   Tucson Medical Center
   Tucson,  AZ
   ~Don't let your life end before it begins~
   OU Rocks!!!!
   ---     On     Tue,     5/11/10,    Heckford,    Karen    -    SMMC-SF
   <Karen.Heckford <@t> CHW.edu&g=; wrote:
   From: Heckford, Karen - SMMC-SF <Karen.Heckford <@t> CHW.edu>
   Subject: RE: [Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt" employees?
   To: "Andrea Grantham" <algranth <@t> email.arizona.edu>
   Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
   Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 8:17 AM
   I am sooooo with you on this one.   HT's need to start deman=ing and
   higher wages everywhere.  We are a rare breed with special talents.
   Without  a  good  tech you do not get good slides!!  We are not a dime
   a<=r> dozen.  AUGH!
   I  know  just  a  hour north of where I am the wages can be $10-$15.00
   less.
   Not much difference in living expenses either.
   Karen Heckford HT ASCP CE
   Lead Histology Technician
   St. Mary's Medical Center
   450 Stanyan St.
   San Francisco, Ca. 94117
   415-668-1000 ext. 6167
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   From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
   [[1]mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.e=du]  On Behalf Of
   Andrea
   Grantham
   Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:35 AM
   Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
   Subject: Re: [Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt" employees?
   Anthony,
   You live in CA, work 50 hour weeks and you are a HTL with an
   unprecedented  and  valuable  resource  at your disposal, Histonet and
   you =
   know  how  to  use  it.  For  this  you  get  paid $16.15/hour by what
   appears    to  be  an  employer who isn't grateful to have you. I'd start
looking
   <=r> for another job.
   Just my humble opinion.
   Andi
   Andrea Grantham, HT (ASCP)
   Senior Research Specialist
   University of Arizona
   Cell Biology and Anatomy
   Histology Service Laboratory
   P.O.Box 245044
   Tucson, AZ 85724
   algranth <@t> email.arizona.edu
   Tel: 520.626.4415     Fax: 520.626.2097
   "happy  slicing  and  dicing and may all your stains work perfectly" -
   <=r> Paula Sicurello
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   On May 10, 2010, at 9:00 PM, Anthony Sandoval wrote:
   >  Hello  fellow  Histotechs,  I  have recently become certified as an
   HTL&nb=p;
   > and was wondering if anyone out there is an 'exempt' employee? I    >
live  in California and feel that I am being taken advantage of.     I
   > make 16.15$ per hour and frequently work 50 hour weeks. Am I off    >
base?  should  I just be grateful that I have a job, as my employer
   so&n=sp;
   > frequently reminds me? Thank you Histonet! you have been an
   >  invaluable  resource  in  my career and assisting me in passing the
   HTL!<=r> >
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