Category: Medical and Healthcare
What Happens If I Do Not Pass My CST?
March 12, 2019
Students enroll in the surgical technologist program with high hopes of gory alien-like cadavers. They expect to be in the center of the action, which does happen, but not every …
8 Things a Surgical Technologist Extern Should Know
February 26, 2019
Surgical Technologists get thrown into their career field. Once you step foot onto your externship site, it is all up to you to put that training to good use. Sure …
The 4 Worst Things You Can Say in The OR
February 25, 2019
Pet peeves and mistakes are often talked about among veterans of the OR. And though these annoyances might be common knowledge among hospital staff, they are never really discussed with …
The Ten Commandments of a Medical Assistant Extern
February 18, 2019
As you prepare for your time as a medical assistant extern, you might have a few questions about what is and what is not acceptable on the job. Being in a …
The Quirky People of Healthcare
February 7, 2019
Ever wondered what it’s like to work with people in healthcare? Everyone has their little quirks and ticks but healthcare feels like another world of weird. There are quirky people …
What to Expect as an Extern: Dental Assistant
January 31, 2019
The thought of starting an externship can be intimidating. As students near the end of their program, they begin celebrating their release into the world of healthcare. But they soon realize …
Thrown Into The Fire: A Surgical Technologist’s First Day
January 3, 2019
Being a Surgical Technology extern is both a riveting and stressful experience. For my first rotation, I ended up going to the downtown St. John’s Hospital. As a student so …
Anticipation in The OR
December 18, 2018
Remember the old ketchup commercial about anticipation? That jingle rings in my head from time to time and I can still picture that bright red ketchup slowly making it’s way …
We Work Together: Surgical Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Nurses
December 12, 2018
My name is Lita and I’m a surgical technologist. You may think being in the middle of surgery would be scary, but those who are right for this career field …
At the Heart of Health Care: Medical Assistants
October 17, 2018
Imagine, you nervously enter the medical clinic when you look up and see a kind face waiting to help. The medical assistant at the front desk greets you, takes care …