[Histonet] HTL / CG

[joelle weaver]

Thank you for the information and insight. You are indeed multi-talented. Sounds like whatever direction you go, you will be successful. I am not expecting to find such a combination as HTL/CG, with extensive experience easily. I just wanted to have some numbers, opinions,  and information to return if it takes a long while- and some kind of explanation for being empty-handed when them come asking.
 




Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
 
> From: Taylor.Clifford <@t> va.gov
> To: joelleweaver <@t> hotmail.com
> Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:22:34 -0400
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG
> 
> I would say pretty uncommon! 
> 
> I graduated with my Bachelor's in Agricultural Biotechnology and as a side bar did my AAS in Histotechnology so my current supervisor was incredibly pleased with the fact that I had a solid background in both biomolecular science and current biotechnology techniques as well as the histology/histotechnology background. He's the PI of a neuropathology lab where he has done basic and advanced immunohistochemistry and various biomolecular testing for 40+ years and he said I was the first HT to also have the biotechnology background.
> 
> I graduated from SUNY Cobleskill where Dr. Colony has been the program director for a number of years and I was also her first student to do both programs (Benefitted the program greatly to have a student tutor the following year on campus since most students finish their AAS and are gone). 
> I have looked into continuing my education for the CG  certification but I'm still getting my foot in the door here at the research lab and studying for GRE's for entrance into either a PhD or DVM program so I don't want to add any more to my plate at the moment!
> 
> Good luck on your search!!
> 
> 
> Taylor CM Clifford
> Research Associate
> Albany Research Institute
> 113 Holland Avenue
> Albany, NY 12208
> 518-626-5664
> Taylor.Clifford <@t> va.gov
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> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:35 PM
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> Subject: [Histonet] HTL / CG
> 
>  Hello fellow histology netters
> I have been asked by my employer to search for and retain an individual who possesses an HTL (ASCP) certification, but who also has a CG (ASCP) certification ( or at least have solid experience in the arena of FISH & cytogenetics).  I have not personally come across anyone like that in my own personal, mostly clinical histology career. Perhaps it is more common in research?
>  
> Can anyone offer an opinion or insight into how common the above combination of education, training and certification(s) may be?
> I tried to contact the BOR/BOC for a non-identified statistic on that, but have not gotten a reply.
> Appreciate any assistance.
>  
> 
> 
> 
> Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
>  
> > From: McKenzie.Emily <@t> mhsil.com
> > To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:31:20 -0500
> > Subject: [Histonet] Desperately seeking information!!!
> > 
> > Hello all,
> > A few weeks ago I sent out an information seeking email regarding IHC turnaround time. I did not get much in the way of responses. I figured there was not enough information provided to answer the general questions I was asking. I am having trouble obtaining an national average for IHC turnaround time.
> > I am wondering if all you fellow histoneters out there would be willing to give me some info so I can see were we stand in comparison to facilities of similar size. The facility I work at turns out anywhere from 90-150 IHC stained slides daily. We have an average of 160 cases with around 700 H&E stained slides daily. I have listed a few questions below, if any of you would be so kind as to take the time to answer them it would be greatly appreciated.
> > 
> > What is the rough estimate of cases and initial H&E stained slides that are turned out daily?
> > 
> > Roughly, how many IHC stained slides do you turn out in a day?
> > 
> > On average, what is your IHC turnaround time?
> > 
> > What tissues are you working with (general surgical, dermatology's, research etc)?
> > 
> > How many techs do you have that can perform IHC staining?
> > 
> > Who is your instrumentation through?
> > 
> > At the end of the day/run, is there a stain log printed?
> > 
> > If so, who signs off on the positive/negative?
> > 
> > If there are any other processes/procedures you feel are imperative to your IHC turnaround time please feel free to comment or offer suggestions.
> > 
> > Thank you for taking the time to help us to improve our processes. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
> > Again, thank you for your help,
> > 
> > 
> > Emily K. McKenzie BS, HT(ASCP)
> > 
> > Memorial Medical Center│701 North First Street│Springfield, IL 62781
> > Ph: 217-788-3991│email: McKenzie.Emily <@t> mhsil.com
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