[Histonet] HTL / CG

[joelle weaver]

Mark
Sounds like I will be in similar circumstance soon. I am not a molecular person and I am not certified in molecular OR cytogenetics. Just HTL/QIHC, I do have degrees but it never made that much difference really so far. I have been trained in FISH and FISH enumeration (barely- just starting).  I do the IHC and ISH, routine histology,  specials, training, hiring, SOP writing, validation, purchasing, CAP stuff,  etc. I am a bench Histotechnologist only. Believe me, all they ever say to me is that they wish I knew more cytogenetics/FISH, flow cytometry and/or PCR. So seems to me, that whatever you know/do outside histology DOES in fact put you in higher demand.  Bravo to you. Sure you don't want to come and help me out? 




Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
 
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:55:28 -0700
Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL / CG
From: marktarango <@t> gmail.com
To: joelleweaver <@t> hotmail.com

haha I hope that is true.  I'm the de facto lead tech in my department and I'm trying to get everyone up to speed on cutting and FISH pretreatment/scoring.  Its going pretty well.  I think it's VERY helpful to have someone who can move between both areas.  Histology asked me to cut the molecular orders today since they're short-handed.  I love helping out in histology and IHC.  

If the pay was right I would move about anywhere but I don't know that I'm exactly what you're looking for.  I don't have my BA/BS and am not certified in molecular.  I also don't have experience in conventional cytogenetics (g-banding).  I'm also not the best PCR tech although I help out in that area too.

Mark

On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM, joelle weaver <joelleweaver <@t> hotmail.com> wrote:




That is what they want, but they also want a BA/BS and prefer certification. Yes, I had a feeling it is pretty rare. You must be in HIGH demand. Do you perform manually? have a scanner? do the slide analysis and scoring? 






Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
 
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:41:24 -0700
Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL / CG
From: marktarango <@t> gmail.com

To: joelleweaver <@t> hotmail.com

I'm not certified as a CG(ASCP) but I do FISH all day long on tissue and cell based preps.  I would say it's pretty uncommon to find someone who has a molecular and histology background.  



On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 10:35 AM, joelle weaver <joelleweaver <@t> hotmail.com> wrote:


 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



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> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu

> Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:31:20 -0500

> Subject: [Histonet] Desperately seeking information!!!

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> 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.



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> What is the rough estimate of cases and initial H&E stained slides that are turned out daily?

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> Roughly, how many IHC stained slides do you turn out in a day?

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> On average, what is your IHC turnaround time?

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> What tissues are you working with (general surgical, dermatology's, research etc)?

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> How many techs do you have that can perform IHC staining?

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> Who is your instrumentation through?

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> At the end of the day/run, is there a stain log printed?

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> If so, who signs off on the positive/negative?

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> If there are any other processes/procedures you feel are imperative to your IHC turnaround time please feel free to comment or offer suggestions.

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> 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)

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