Kimberly Feaster, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC - PowerPoint Presentation

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Kimberly Feaster, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHCHistotechnology Program DirectorWest Virginia University School of Medicine

Career Pathways for HT/HTL’s

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Histotechnician/HistotechnologistHospital

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Reference

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Private

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Research

Industry

Education

Veterinary

Diagnostics

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Forensic

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Electron

Microscopy

Mohs

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Surgical Pathology Laboratories

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ManagementHelpful Resources: Zeitner, K. From Bench Tech to Supervisor. National Society for Histotechnology. (http://nsh.org/content/bench-tech-supervisor)Management Tool for Supervisors (http://nsh.org/sites/default/files/ManagementToolforSupervisors.pdf)

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Dermatology Offices or Cancer CentersAmerican College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)The American Society for Mohs Histotechnology (ASMH) http://www.mohstech.org/ 2013 Salary Survey: http://www.mohstech.org/UserFiles/file/2015_WorkforceSurveyResults.pdfMohs Laboratory Set Up and Technician training NSH offers training opportunities both hands-on and onlineMohs

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Diagnostic Renal PathologyCilia BiopsyResearchNanotechnologyParticle Analysis Biologic action and toxicityElectron Microscopy Core FacilitiesHelpful Resources:https://www.jic.ac.uk/microscopy/intro_EM.htmlhttp://www.fei.com/introduction-to-electron-microscopy/ http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/cilia-pathology/Transmission-Electron-Microscopy

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Travel AgenciesAureus Medical (www.aureusmedical.com)CompHealth (http://www.comphealth.com/)Healthcare Connections (http://labcareer.com/ )Staff Icons (http://www.stafficons.com/ )Ampian Staffing (http://www.ampianstaffing.com/ ) Maxim Staffing (http://www.maximstaffing.com/allied/career-opportunities/laboratory-jobs/histology-jobs.aspx )Locum Tenensaka traveling techHelpful Resource: Cox, B. Work and Play Across the USA, A Guide to Being a Traveling Tech. Presented at the 38th Annual NSH Symposium/Convention, Vancouver, B.C. 2012. (http://nsh.org/ws38 )

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Histotechnician/Histotechnologist ProgramsUniversity/Community College/Hospital/LaboratoryEducational CoordinatorProgram DirectorNAACLS (https://naacls.org/Program-Directors.aspx)VendorsTraining on equipment, etcWebinars, workshops, publications, etcEducationhttp://myingage.com/about-us/

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University (medical, veterinary)Tissue Bank/BiorepositoryIndustry (manufacturers, vendors)GovernmentNIOSHNIHPrivate contracted labsPharmaceutical/BiotechResearchHelpful Resource: Johnson, T. Transitioning from Clinical to Research. National Society for Histotechnology. (http://nsh.org/content/transitioning-clinical-research )

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State/County Medical Examiner OfficesMorgue: Autopsy dienerHistologyForensic Pathologyhttp://www.vifm.org/forensics/medico-legal-death-investigation/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-forensic-pathologist/

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Veterinary Colleges/UniversitiesWildlife Disease LaboratoriesPrivate Consultation or Reference labsIdexx, MEMass Histology Service, MAAbaxis, KSAntech Diagnostics, 50 locations across USHistology Consultation Services, Inc., AK, OH, CAVeterinary Diagnostics

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Technical support/serviceSalesR&DEducationIndustry: Equipment/Supply ManufacturersHelpful Resource: Breckenridge, T. Transitioning into Industry. National Society for Histotechnology. (http://nsh.org/content/transitioning-industry ) http://www.flickr.com/photos/nshmembership/6260827476/

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ASCP Certification:Histotechnologist, HTLMolecular Biology, MBASCP Specialist Certification:Pathologists’ Assistant, PAASCP Qualification:Immunohistochemistry, QIHCLaboratory Informatics, QLILaboratory Safety, QLSGraduate DegreeDegree/Certification AdvancementHelpful Resource: American Society for Clinical Pathology (http://www.ascp.org/Board-of-Certification)

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You can find the most recent information on state licensure requirements on ASCP’s website https://www.ascp.org/content/Board-of-Certification/State-LicensureState Licensure

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Recruitment agencies can help!Many of the travel tech agencies also assist with permanent job placement. These are only a few:Aureus MedicalRecruitment and Student Outreach Aureus Medical Group- Medical Laboratory Division (mailto:studentoutreach@aureusmedical.com)CompHealth (http://www.comphealth.com/for-job-seekers)Staff Icons (http://www.stafficons.com/index.php/about-staff-icons/permanent-staffing-nationwide )Need help finding the perfect job?

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Kimberly FeasterWVU School of MedicineHistotechnology Program Directorkmfeaster@hsc.wvu.edu 304-293-7628My Contact Info

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