The American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the only organization that certifies histotechnicians and histotechnologists. ASCP certification is required, or preferred, by a majority of employers, and may be required for state licensure depending on the state. ASCP certification is your...
The time has come for one of your coworkers to leave the lab, and someone new has taken their place. Lots of things are about to change. They aren’t going to know how to make those special cookies the other person used to make. They may not root for the same sports team you do, but guess what...
To emphasize the importance of leadership in our practice, let us first define the difference between management and leadership. Managers do things right while leaders do the right things. A manager directs, whereas a leader models and coaches. Leadership is modeling behavior, attitudes, and...
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After graduating from my histotechnology program and passing my HTL exam in 2017, I remember feeling overwhelmed during the first few months of my histology career. My brain was crammed with information, and I was excited to apply the topics I learned in my histology program towards my histology...
Salary negotiation is a sensitive topic for both the employer and the job seeker. For example, say the pay range for a given position is $20-30 per hour. Most job seekers are hearing the job pays $30 per hour and the employer is thinking we are paying $20 per hour. So, the dance begins… ...
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You’ve probably seen at least one message from us (and by one we mean 10) that the 2023 NSH Convention is coming up in September. This is one of the most exciting events for the profession and this year we will be hosting 4 days of great education in the Charm City…Baltimore, MD. The convention...
How many times have you heard “Keep your resume to one page”? Well, if you believed it then you definitely have heard it too many times and it’s a MYTH!! The purpose of the resume is to get you the interview. Ok, I admit, a resume that is too long probably won’t help your cause; conversely a...
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Volunteering your time in today’s world of burn out can feel like one more thing you don’t have time for. However, volunteering in a professional association, a civic organization or a nonprofit not only allows you to give back but opens up future opportunities you might not even be considering...
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, (OK it was really 2012 in Milwaukee, WI) I decided to take a leap into the unknown. That leap turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. That leap was submitting my very first session proposal for the 2012 NSH Annual Symposium/Convention in...
As we start the New Year, this is the time many of us reflect on what we want to achieve, and how we want to move forward with our careers. While some things are out of your control (think crazy pandemic and being short staffed), there are many other variables that we can influence to help us...