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

[Victoria Baker]

Joanne -

I have to agree with Tom and Barry in questioning how they have come to this
time per block and the time frame with which they expect you to do this in.
I was astonished at what I read in your second e-mail in terms of what you
did on that one day in only six hours - do you still have all ten of your
fingers!!!!!  I'm not making fun - the pressure can be incredible when you
first start in this field.

I did a little internet searching and found some interesting information.
'Histology workload standards' brought up a lot of information and
publications regarding standards for productivity.  Rene Buesa had
several publications that had good information and could give you a chance
to compare your lab to what is out there in reasonable expections of
productivity.   The ASCP website didn't open up for me tonight (probably out
for coffee), and I didn't go to NSH website which has other links.  Use the
internet to give yourself some information and then approach things from
there.

Hope this helps you some.  I'm old school, learn the techniques first, the
speed will fall into place and quality won't be at risk.

Vikki




On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:01 PM, Thomas Jasper <tjasper <@t> copc.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
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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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