Career Pathways for HT/HTL’s Kimberly Feaster, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Histotechnology Program Director West Virginia University School of Medicine

Objectives Identify career opportunities within the field of Histotechnology. Locate helpful resources. 1 2

Histotechnician/ Histotechnologist Research Locum Tenens Electron Microscopy Veterinary Diagnostics Private Lab Hospital Lab Industry Histotechnician/ Histotechnologist Forensics Management Reference Lab Education Mohs

Surgical Pathology Laboratories Hospital Established hours Reference 24/7 Private Flexible hours

Management Manager Supervisor Lead Tech Helpful 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)

Mohs Dermatology Offices or Cancer Centers American 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.pdf Mohs Laboratory Set Up and Technician training NSH offers training opportunities both hands-on and online

Electron Microscopy Core Facilities Diagnostic Renal Pathology Cilia Biopsy Research Nanotechnology Particle Analysis Biologic action and toxicity http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/cilia-pathology/Transmission-Electron-Microscopy Helpful Resources: https://www.jic.ac.uk/microscopy/intro_EM.html http://www.fei.com/introduction-to-electron-microscopy/

Locum Tenens aka traveling tech Travel Agencies Aureus 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 ) Helpful 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 )

Education Histotechnician/Histotechnologist Programs Vendors University/Community College/Hospital/Laboratory Educational Coordinator Program Director NAACLS (https://naacls.org/Program-Directors.aspx) Vendors Training on equipment, etc Webinars, workshops, publications, etc http://myingage.com/about-us/

Research University (medical, veterinary) Tissue Bank/Biorepository Industry (manufacturers, vendors) Government NIOSH NIH Private contracted labs Pharmaceutical/Biotech Helpful Resource: Johnson, T. Transitioning from Clinical to Research. National Society for Histotechnology. (http://nsh.org/content/transitioning-clinical-research )

Forensic Pathology State/County Medical Examiner Offices Morgue: Autopsy diener Histology http://www.vifm.org/forensics/medico-legal-death-investigation/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-forensic-pathologist/

Veterinary Diagnostics Veterinary Colleges/Universities Wildlife Disease Laboratories Private Consultation or Reference labs Idexx, ME Mass Histology Service, MA Abaxis, KS Antech Diagnostics, 50 locations across US Histology Consultation Services, Inc., AK, OH, CA

Industry: Equipment/Supply Manufacturers Technical support/service Sales R&D Education Helpful Resource: Breckenridge, T. Transitioning into Industry. National Society for Histotechnology. (http://nsh.org/content/transitioning-industry ) http://www.flickr.com/photos/nshmembership/6260827476/

Degree/Certification Advancement ASCP Certification: Histotechnologist, HTL Molecular Biology, MB ASCP Specialist Certification: Pathologists’ Assistant, PA ASCP Qualification: Immunohistochemistry, QIHC Laboratory Informatics, QLI Laboratory Safety, QLS Graduate Degree Helpful Resource: American Society for Clinical Pathology (http://www.ascp.org/Board-of-Certification)

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

Need help finding the perfect job? Recruitment agencies can help! Many of the travel tech agencies also assist with permanent job placement. These are only a few: Aureus Medical Recruitment 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 )

My Contact Info Kimberly Feaster WVU School of Medicine Histotechnology Program Director kmfeaster@hsc.wvu.edu 304-293-7628

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