Tag: Surg tech
Watch Your Hands! Surgical Technologists and Antisepsis
December 7, 2018
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, germs, …
I am a CST, a Surgical Ninja
February 16, 2018
From the Desk of Ashley Legg, Surgical Technologist Site Coordinator: I am a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). I normally work very long hours away from my family. The longest I have …
7 Foods That Could Be Killing Your Energy
August 3, 2015
No matter what our occupation, we all want to perform with the highest energy to ensure we are giving our very best. This is especially true in the medical field …
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 …
The Pros and Cons of Minimally Invasive Surgery
January 13, 2015
Minimally Invasive surgery (MIS) is a technique in which telescopic (long, narrow) instruments are introduced into the body through one or more small incisions in which a narrow tube called …
A Surg Techs Role during a Code Blue
December 1, 2014
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 used in hospitals referring to …
Surgical Technologists: What they do.
August 11, 2014
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 figure out what a …