[Histonet] RE: cryostat
Jeff-- We have Leica CM3050's. They have lots of bells and whistles and we've found that most techs don't make full use of them anyway. But we've found the Leica product to be solid and have had no real troubles with them. Martha Message: 1 Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:11:01 -0400 From: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] cryostat To: 'Jeffrey Thompson' , histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: cc422cbe69274c2489993de97d5c1...@hopperpc Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Jeff, We have both the Leica CM1850 and the CM1850 UV. These are not top of the line models, but they work very well for us. You can find out more information on the unit at the following URL: http://www.leica-microsystems.com/products/histology-systems/sectioning/ cryo stats/details/product/leica-cm1850-uv/ Michelle -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Thompson Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 5:55 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] cryostat Hello, I am writing to ask about what the community views are on the best -or worst - cryostats. We may have the opportunity to purchase one for the first time in many years and we would like to get a good, solid, reliable model. We're not really looking for one (and can't really afford one) with all the bells and whistles, but would like to know what folks think about the ones to look for as well as the ones to steer clear of. All input is appreciated. Thanks, Jeff Thompson ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3071 - Release Date: 08/15/10 18:35:00 *** To the extent this electronic communication or any of its attachments contain information that is not in the public domain, such information is considered by MedImmune to be confidential and proprietary. This communication is expected to be read and/or used only by the individual(s) for whom it is intended. If you have received this electronic communication in error, please reply to the sender advising of the error in transmission and delete the original message and any accompanying documents from your system immediately, without copying, reviewing or otherwise using them for any purpose. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Excellent Employment Opportunity
Outstanding opportunity for experienced Histotechnician/ Histotechnologist in our Nashville lab PathGroup and our affiliated physician group Associated Pathologists, offers a modern one-stop shop for the latest in sophisticated diagnostic laboratory services covering all aspects of clinical and anatomic pathology in the Southeast and lower Midwest. The mission of PathGroup is to provide the highest quality anatomic and clinical pathology services which consistently exceed the expectations of our clients, physicians, employees, payers, and most importantly, our patients. PathGroup is continuously seeking quality individuals who share our values. We currently have an opening for a full time Histotech on our night shift. We offer competitive salary and benefit package and generous shift differential. For consideration or for more information please contact kmus...@pathgroup.commailto:kmus...@pathgroup.com, 615-562-9315. Important Notice: This e-mail is intended for the use of the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please destroy this message and contact the Security Officer at PathGroup, Inc immediately at 615-562-9255. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Hawaii
Sorry Sara. Guess I should have read all of the posts regarding your question. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of sgoe...@xbiotech.com Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 10:37 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Hawaii Does anyone know of any open positions in Hawaii, and what is the expected payscale there? I have a BA, HT, and a very good knowledge of IHC. I have 6 years registered experience with 2 years histo. lab =assistant before that. I know things are insane expensive. Me a nd my fiance might be moving there because of his job. Any help would=e awesome!! Sarah Goebel, B.A., HT (ASCP) Histotechnician XBiotech USA Inc. 8201 East Riverside Dr. Bldg 4 Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 [DEL: (5=2)386-5107 :DEL] ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Hawaii
Sara - You might want to check the Federal Government website for positions at the Army hospital there. They usually have plenty of openings for short supply medical specialist like histotechs. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of sgoe...@xbiotech.com Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 10:37 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Hawaii Does anyone know of any open positions in Hawaii, and what is the expected payscale there? I have a BA, HT, and a very good knowledge of IHC. I have 6 years registered experience with 2 years histo. lab =assistant before that. I know things are insane expensive. Me a nd my fiance might be moving there because of his job. Any help would=e awesome!! Sarah Goebel, B.A., HT (ASCP) Histotechnician XBiotech USA Inc. 8201 East Riverside Dr. Bldg 4 Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 [DEL: (5=2)386-5107 :DEL] ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Dallas IHC Position
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN ProPath, a progressive, CAP accredited, high-volume pathology practice in Dallas, Texas is seeking an Immunohistochemistry Technician for its' Immunohistochemistry Lab. Responsibilities include slide preparation (paraffin and frozen sections), IHC staining using our unique manual system, antibody titer preparation, equipment maintenance, supply/reagent inventory maintenance, and QC/QA recording. We require a minimum of 4 years Histology experience with at least 1-2 years immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence or in situ hybridization experience. Working knowledge of IHC theory required and hands on IHC performance desired, if using an automated system we'll easily train you on our manual system, Leadership abilities preferred. HT (ASCP) or QIHC desired. ProPath utilizes leading technology and is a quality oriented pathology laboratory. Our benefits include medical, dental, company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, a matched 401K plan and more! Mon-Fri 7pm-3:30am For consideration send resume to: ProPath, Human Resources 1355 River Bend Drive Dallas, TX 75247 Fax - 214/237-1825 Job Line - 214/237-1775 j...@propath.com Thanks! Pat Patterson, HTL(ASCP) Supervisor, Immunohistochemistry ProPath - The Leader in Pathology Services 1355 River Bend Drive Dallas, TX 75247 214-237-1700 x 2027 214-237-1730 fax To learn more about ProPath, please visit http://www.ProPath.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Frozen Section Images
Are any of you using equipment that will send an image of a frozen section diagnosis directly to the LCD monitors located in the Operating Room? We will be attempting to have the capability to do this by using a Leica digital camera that is interfaced to a CPU and attached to a microscope in a room adjacent to our OR suites. The idea is for the surgeon to be able to see the cellular detail of the frozen section diagnosis. Thanks, Steve Stephen A. Feher, MS, SCT (ASCP) Pathology Supervisor Catholic Medical Center 100 McGregor Street Manchester, NH 03102 603-663-6707 sfe...@cmc-nh.org mailto:sfe...@cmc-nh.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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[Histonet] CBG Formalin Recycling Reagents
As we are cleaning out our lab, I have come across some CBG formalin recycling reagents / filters. If you use a CBG formalin recycler, I will be happy to send the items to you. You will need to contact Fed Ex and arrange a pick-up by this Thursday. This can be done online and the label e-mailed to me. Cindy DuBois Integrated Pathology 2291 W MARCH LN STE E-101 STOCKTON, CA 95207 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Productivity Measurement
The productivity measurement for your PA's will be different from other sites as you must consider and account for the critical factors that will dictate their productivity. This process, as all others in Histology, does not have one set protocol/procedure accepted by all and you cannot successfully evaluate staff on a standard that may be developed using different factors. You must measure what is happening in your lab and then set your standard and quality expectations. You have to take into account all critical to success factors for the task/bench (i.e. competency of staff, type/mix of specimens, the grossing protocol set by the Pathologist, number of specimens required for a tissue type, amount of non-gross dissection work performed on each specimen, computer interaction time) and then, I suggest, monitor on a daily basis to develop the standard for your lab. There will be a difference in the workload and work flow each day. I also suggest once you collect enough data to trend the task productivity, develop a minimum expectation standard that is a combination or productivity and quality and can be performed consistently for 2 hours at a time. There should be a break from the task after 2 hours or you will see a decrease in productivity and an increase in the possibility to create an error. The minimum standard will be a rate that all competent and trained PA's can achieve an maintain consistently. You then manage to the minimum standard and this standard should be evaluated on a regular basis and adjusted if and when the critical to success factors change. If you take the time to develop a process for recording, evaluating and managing workload and work flow in you lab, you will be rewarded with increased employee satisfaction, management satisfaction and most importantly client/patient satisfaction, not to mention the increase in quality. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Chair, NSH Quality Control Committee From: dknut...@primecare.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:03:53 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Productivity Measurement Hello Fellow Histonetters, I am curious if any of you have a measurement level that your institution uses to show PA's their productivity level? I realize that much of it depends on the type of specimen and what is found in the specimen. Biopsies can be grossed in at greater speed then the more complex cases. Is there an established average productivity that a PA should be able to attain? So many cases per hour? Would be curious if any of you have some input to share on this subject. Thanks for responding. Deanne Knutson Anatomic Pathology Supervisor (701)-530-6730 dknut...@primecare.orgmailto:dknut...@primecare.org This email may include confidential and privileged information. If this is not intended for your use, please destroy immediately and contact the sender of the message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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[Histonet] is there a resource to share info about bad equipment vendor experiences?
I do not want to generate anything negative, but I would like to share positive and negative experiences regarding vendors or equipment to help and/or warn other techs. I have shared positive info on vendors here on the net, but I recall there being a problem with someone submitting a negative comment a few years back. How can we help others if we have a piece of equipment that should never have been marketed, or a company that does not honor a warranty etc? I know it happens, just would like to know a legal and ethical way of sharing this with fellow histologists. Nick Madary, HT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC Medimmune Histology Mgr, OMW, Area 4, Lab 2438 301.398.4745(vm) 301.398.6360(lab) 301.398.9745(fax) To the extent this electronic communication or any of its attachments contain information that is not in the public domain, such information is considered by MedImmune to be confidential and proprietary. This communication is expected to be read and/or used only by the individual(s) for whom it is intended. If you have received this electronic communication in error, please reply to the sender advising of the error in transmission and delete the original message and any accompanying documents from your system immediately, without copying, reviewing or otherwise using them for any purpose. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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Hey Histo Gurus Can any one tell me what the salary scale in the mid west to the north east region is for a Mohs Tech? We are thinking about starting a mohs lab for a local Dematologist. Thanks Rich Y ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Greetings and IMHC Questions
Hello everyone, My name is Patrick Lewis and I just started working for Children's Hospital in their Research Department. It's been a long time since I've done any Immunohistochemistry, (~10 years), but in this new job, I will be doing a lot of it with both paraffin and frozen sections that I will make myself. Anyway, I am about to try staining my first frozen slides and I have a couple of quick questions. I cut some practice slides, human tonsil, and have stored them at -80 in a slide box. How much longevity will they have? I'd like to be able to cut slides and store them unfixed at -80 for up to one month until I use them I know its better to use them the same day, but it would be nice to be able to cut them on one day and use them as needed Also, is there a good place to find general IMHC procedures? It's been a long time and I want to re-familiarize myself with some general protocols I am using Superfrost Plus slides, but we may have some problems with the sections falling off the slide. Does anyone have any suggestions on methods to avoid tissue loss from the slide? Also, I am freezing my tissues in OCT in cryomolds that are lowered into an iso-pentane filled ½ coke can which is immersed in a bucket of dry-ice for 5 minutes. . I wanted to avoid using liquid nitrogen and am hoping that with the dry ice method I would still get good freezing of the block. Are there any recommendations for OCT freezing? Thanks for all your help. Patrick. Patrick Lewis Research Associate II-Bench| Infections and Prematurity Seattle Children's Research Institute 206-884-1115 OFFICE 000-000- PAGER 000-000- CELL 206-884-7311 FAX patrick.le...@seattlechildrens.org OFFICE 1900 9th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 MAIL M/S C9S-8, Seattle, WA 98101 WWW seattlechildrens.org http://seattlechildrens.org/ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information protected by law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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Down here in Texas it starts around $25 an hour and goes up with
years of experience. I've seen some for up to $40 an hour and I
think= our world is cheaper than yours?
Sarah Goebel, B.A., HT (ASCP)
XBiotech USA Inc.
8201 East= Riverside Dr. Bldg 4 Suite 100
= emAustin, Texas 78744
(512)386-5107
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Hey Histo Gurus
Can any one tell me what the salary scale in the mid west to the north
east= region is for a Mohs Tech?
We are thinking about starting a mohs lab for a local Dematologist.
Thanks Rich Y
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[Histonet] Re: Research Assistant/Technician Position
Hello everyone, I am on the lookout for a suitable research tech/asst position for my wife who holds a master's in microbial gene technology... I am a postdoc at the U of S in saskatoon and am trying to find a position for her at saskatoon.. Please let me know if you happen to come across any openings.. Buh byee.. Rags, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Verge Lab, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Room No: 5800, Saskatoon City Hospital, 701, Queen Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0M7, Canada. Phone (Lab): +1 306-655-8714 (Facsimile): +1 306-655-8709 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: cryostat
I concur, definitely Leica. The 3050's are the more expensive ones, but I found the way they are lower to the ground much easier to section in. The 1850 is much higher up. But it does cost less. Also, we recently had to buy the more expensive 3050 (the one with a sectioning motor) because they do not make the 3050 without a motor anymore. We don't use the motor but really like the 3050 style, and had some leftover money, so we paid more to not use the motor. Emily -- Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. --Groucho Marx ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] job opportunity
I have a job opportunity for a new urology in office pathology laboratory in North Jersey. Candidate must be ASCP certified. Candidate will be responsible for all phases of histology to include cytology and FISH testing. Flexible hours M-F with full benefit package. Please fax resume to number below or call. Thank you, Coastal Pathology Consulting Services LLC 732 814-1170 fax 267 722-8308 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] how to be qualified?
Dear histonetters As i'm in Egypt and going to end my master degree in Vet. histology to be ass. lecturer in Cairo Univ. i'm looking for an opportunity to be ass. researcher or associat in histotechnology feild abroad in USA or Canada can i wish you help me to find it. so am i have to be ASCP cert. to work as i have master degree?? if yes i have searched there site but can't find where i can pass the exams in Egypt!! can you send me a link if you reached it ortell me how to be certified if i'm in Egypt?? thanx in advance Mohamed Abd El Razik Histology Dep. Faculty of Vet. Med. Cairo Univ.- Egypt 020105061378 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
