Tag: Surg tech
Tips for Surgical Technologist Externs
February 26, 2019
Tips a Surgical Technologist Extern Should Know Surgical Technologists get thrown into their career field. Once you step foot onto your externship site, it is all up to you to put …
People of Surgical Tech
February 7, 2019
Working as a Certified Surgical Technologist 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 …
Surgical Technologists and Antisepsis
December 7, 2018
Aseptic Technique The hardest thing to learn when trying to become a surgical technologist is the Aseptic Technique. This technique enables surgical technologists and surgeons to make sure that no bacteria, …
CST Surgical Ninja
February 16, 2018
From the Desk of Ashley Legg, Surgical Technologist Site Coordinator: I am a Certified Surgical Technologist - a CST surgical ninja. I normally work very long hours away from my family. …
Roles of the Surgical Technologist
April 10, 2015
Surgical Tech in Operating Room “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 …
A Surg Techs Role during a Code Blue
December 1, 2014
Code Blue and the Surgery Tech Have you ever visited a patient in the hospital or been the patient and heard a "Code Blue" page over the intercom? Code Blue is …
What Surgical Techs Do
August 11, 2014
What Do Surgical Technologists Do So you’re thinking of becoming a Surgical Technologist? Okay, maybe you’re just interested in it. Either way this is the blog for you. Read on to …
Surgical Sponges and St Patricks Day
March 17, 2014
Surgical Sponges and St. Patty's Day What Is a Surgical Sponge? A surgical sponge is a specialized sponge or pad used in surgery. A surgical sponge is used to absorb liquids from …
Role of the Surgical Technologist
October 18, 2013
What a Surgical Technologist Does Do you really know what a Surgical Technologist does? This is one of the positions that not many people know about unless someone they know is …