[Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per

[Thomas Jasper]

Joanne,

In my humble opinion and without knowing anything about where you work,
this expectation is ludicrous.  I have a hard time believing that
anyone, regardless of experience could attain the goal you've mentioned
(including answering phones and running instruments). There are a
multitude of reasons why this is absurd.  Suffice it to say, I would be
suspect of any work coming out of such an operation, not to mention
those in charge and the poor souls trying to meet this goal.

I seriously doubt you'll be able to have much say about things since you
are so new.  My advice...get out and find a job working for realistic
people.

Good luck,
Tom Jasper

Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS
Histology Supervisor
Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services
Bend, Oregon 97701
541/693-2677
tjasper <@t> copc.net

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Subject: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per


 
i've only been working 2 months.  although older, i am new as a
histotech (graduated in may 2010, found a job in april 2011).  seems
management is setting a goal of a block per minute as far as cutting
goes for me.  i have until october to attain this goal. this minute for
cutting is to include facing, writing out slides, cutting, and putting
tray into symphony stainer (not to mention getting up to answer the
phone, fielding questions regarding send-out cases, and other slight
"cutting interruptions).   this seems an extreme, possibly unattainable
goal.  i'm up for a challenge  at age 53, but any advice would be
SWONDERFUL!!!! :)   
 
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