Tag: surgeon
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 …
2017 Association of Surgical Technologist Conference
June 27, 2017
From the desk of Delora Tunison, Surgical Technologist Department Head: In four short days, I represented my state, met a groundbreaking surgeon, ran into MY former teacher (who I haven’t seen …
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 …