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Making a Difference in the Operating Room
April 10, 2015
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” - C.S. Lewis There are many different roles of the Surgical Technologist. Read any job description from any healthcare …
The Evolution of Surgical Instruments
March 27, 2015
Surgery has come along way over the years. A really long way. Here are the first documented surgical instruments, other than human teeth and hands, that is. Here is a little …
Tips to Be Healthy in the Operating Room
March 13, 2015
When you work in the operating room, it is incredibly hard to work in some healthy habits. Try to identify a few goals and then master those first before you …
Sharps Safety Tips
February 16, 2015
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year 385,000 needle sticks and other sharps-related injuries are sustained by hospital-based healthcare personnel; an average of 1,000 sharps injuries per …
Doggie Do Do's & Don'ts
November 13, 2013
got poop? Now, here are the acceptable methods of disposal: Throw it in the trash, provided your municipality allows it. (Some towns have special disposal requirements.) Plastic doggie bags, plastic bags, or two, …