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

[Rathborne, Toni]

To cut at this rate can cause carelessness, resulting in possible loss of specimen or tech injuries. 
I'm curious about your co-workers. What is their average/hour? Unless conditions are optimal (i.e. humidity, tissue processing, good blades, etc.), this will not be an easy goal to attain. 
Best of luck.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Patrick Laurie
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 3:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per

I have known one or two people who can attain this rate.  However with them, it is not consistent, especially if there are any interruptions.  I would take a couple of articles, especially some of Rene Buesa's authoritative articles to your management and encourage them to set realistic expectations.  If your manager has any experience in histology, ask them to show you how to do it, (put them on the spot to try to meet their own goals).  Good luck.

On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM, <sgoebel <@t> mirnarx.com> wrote:

> I second this motion!!
>
> Sarah Goebel-Dysart, BA, HT(ASCP)
> Histotechnologist
> Mirna Therapeutics
> 2150 Woodward Street
> Suite 100
> Austin, Texas  78744
> (512)901-0900 ext. 6912
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of 
> Blazek, Linda
> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:10 PM
> To: 'Joanne'; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to 
> cut  per
>
> Unless you are in some remote area that there aren't any other 
> facilities around, I would look for a new job!  I don't think your age 
> should have any bearing on finding one.  If you were close to me I'd 
> hire you.  Working under that kind of condition is unacceptable in my 
> opinion.  It promotes errors and that isn't what we are all about.
> Those blocks are our patients.
>
> Linda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joanne
> Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 2:50 PM
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> 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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