I am a HT (ASCP) and proud of it, but I am returning to school to obtain my
MT.  I think it is great to have MT's working in the Histology lab.  In our
Pathology department the MT's do all of the IHC because it is so closely
related to the other work that is being performed in the Hematopathology
department.  We even have one HTL(ASCP working in the Hematopathology
department.  After all, up until now all HT(ASCP)'s could obtain their
certification by OJT.  I would naturally assume that a MT would have no
problem learning on the job the same as a high school graduate would.  Just
my two cents.

Ok I am ready to be burned at the stake now,  BRING IT!

Brad

-----Original Message-----
From: Tripp, Sheryl [mailto:TRIPPSR@aruplab.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 11:57 AM
To: Johnston, Kathy; Histonet (E-mail)
Subject: RE: Med Techs in Histo


Kathy,
I couldn't agree with you more. I work in both areas and love it.

Sheryl Tripp MT(ASCP), QIHC
R&D Specialist/Hematopathology
ARUP Research Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
801-585-2154

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Dawson, Glen [SMTP:GDawson@Milw.Dynacare.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, July 11, 2002 10:29 AM
> To:	Johnston, Kathy; Histonet (E-mail)
> Subject:	RE: Med Techs in Histo
> 
> Kathy & All,
> 
> I attempted to have a one to one chat with JHoffpa but he chose to post it
> to the entire list.  I was not trying to inflame this issue, I was merely
> attempting to communicate with one specific person who threw good
> netiquette
> out the window and posted it to everyone.
> 
> Apologies,
> 
> Glen
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnston, Kathy [mailto:Kathy.Johnston@CLS.ab.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 10:46 AM
> To: Histonet (E-mail)
> Subject: Med Techs in Histo
> 
> 
> CRIPES!!!
> 
> Get on the Prozac people!  It doesn't matter where we were trained or
> whether we're med techs or histotechs!  We as a group have chosen
> Histotechnology as a professional area to work in because we like it!  We
> work here because we are good at it!
> 
> Can we please use this chat line for what it is.  A forum for the exchange
> of ideas and helpful assistance to those who ask for it!
> 
> I am ashamed at all the bickering that came out of a simple survey!
> 
> Respectfully,
> 
> Kathy Johnston
> Tech II - Special Stains
> Anatomic Pathology - Foothills Medical Center
> Calgary Laboratory Services
> Calgary, AB
> Ph - 403-670-4760
> Fax - 403-270-4093
> kathy.johnston@cls.ab.ca
>