[Histonet] Suggested Requirements for new uncertified HTs

[Jay Lundgren]

This is why we used to have a practical on our exam.  Sigh...

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 5:19 AM, Erin McCarthy via Histonet <
histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I work at a Start-Up and I was our first hire. I have been practicing since
> 2011 when I got my certification. However, we are looking to expand, what
> would you suggest our baseline technical competencies be for a position
> that focuses exclusively on cutting and IHC. In an interview it is hard to
> access what a person is capable of, would it be acceptable for me to have
> applicants performs a cutting time test?
>
> I am open to hiring new techs, but I want to make sure we are not hamstrung
> by a great interviewer with a lacking technical skill set.
>
> Thanks!
>
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> Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP)
> Histotechnician
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