[Histonet] Re: Grossing Technician Qualifications

[Robert Richmond]

Tanisha Neely HT(ASCP) asks: >>Are the guidelines for a tech who is
strictly limited to grossing
anatomic pathology specimens different than for those of a full time
histotech? Could a bachelor degree'd person with the right course work
qualify for this position? If so, does anyone have documentation of
this? I'd like to present this as a staffing option to my management
if possible.<<

Well, I'm giving a talk on the subject to the Tennessee Society for
Histotechnology meeting in Chattanooga, and I'm pretty confused about
the question of who's allowed to gross - the rules seem to be
changing, and different certifying organizations have different
requirements. If somebody can spell out in detail who it is that's
requiring what, I'd appreciate it.

Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathologist
Knoxville TN