[Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs

[Marcum, Pamela A]

If you have pharmaceutical, some veterinary and research areas in universities or even some private labs are not as strict.  In the future we may all face the challenge of having a certification as a requirement and we should be ready it.  We have seen the field change and my only issue is getting ASCP, CLIA and NSH to assist us in getting recognition for what we do and schools to educate the next generations.

Pam Marcum
UAMS

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Manfre, Philip
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 6:50 AM
To: Jon Hannasch; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs

I would look to the pharmaceutical industry, or industry in general, if they are hiring.  I believe they are more willing to hire without certification than a hospital.


Philip Manfre, B.A., HT (ASCP)
Associate Principal Scientist
Merck Research Laboratories
WP45-251
PO Box 4
West Point, PA 19486



 

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jon Hannasch
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs

Is getting a job as an uncertified histotech a thing of the past? I have a friend who has been a very skilled histotech for many years and they have been looking for a job for about a year now. Is this due to bad interviewing or a lack of certification? I'm curious to see if this has happened to other people. They have applied at hospitals and bigger labs such as Caris. Im not asking for a job lead for them I'm just more curious if certification has become a prerequisite now.
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