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xellos2099's journey

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    I was recently let go from my position as a digital pathology scanning technician, and I'm feeling a bit lost about my next steps. In my previous role, I was responsible for scanning medical glass slides into a digital format and ensuring they were assigned to the correct pathologist. I also managed the sorting and archiving of these slides, which required a good understanding of how the lab operates. I have about 8-9 years of experience in this field, but I'm finding it difficult to find new opportunities since digital pathology is still a relatively new area with limited openings. I have an associate degree in accounting, and while I initially thought I could pivot back to that field, my recent applications for accounting assistant roles haven't been successful. I did have a virtual interview for a histology lab assistant position, but I was told that my experience leaned more towards the administrative side, which ultimately led to my rejection. Given my background, I'm considering applying for administrative assistant roles, especially since I have certain physical limitations that prevent me from standing or walking for long periods, making retail or warehouse jobs unfeasible. I've been averaging one virtual interview per week, but I'm still unsure about how to effectively market my skills. I’ve been advised to highlight my experience with digital asset handling, quality checks, and records management rather than focusing solely on my lab technician title. I'm hoping to find a role that utilizes my unique skill set while also being mindful of my physical condition.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning

    I was recently terminated from my role as a digital pathology scanning technician, and I'm feeling uncertain about my next steps. I have an associate degree in accounting, but my career took a turn when I started working in a laboratory. My primary responsibilities involved scanning medical glass slides into a digital format using specialized equipment and ensuring they were assigned to the appropriate pathologists. I also handled sorting and archiving these slides for easy retrieval. With nearly 9 years of experience in this field, I also managed general office tasks and facilitated inter-department communication, including some computer troubleshooting. Although I have a solid understanding of lab operations, I haven't worked directly in accessioning or as a lab assistant. I'm eager to continue my career as a digital pathology technician, but opportunities in this emerging field are limited. I'm currently considering how to pivot my skill set effectively. On a positive note, I recently had a phone interview with a laboratory that's hiring for an accessioning position, and they seemed impressed with my lab knowledge.

    Job title: accessioning position

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