Tag: Surgical technology
What is it like to work as a Certified Surgical Technician?
August 12, 2019
When I first started my job as a CST, I knew I would be in the middle of all the action in the operating room. However, I had no idea …
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 …
Have You Ever Held a Beating Heart?
March 2, 2018
From the desk of Lita Fitch, Surgical Technologist Site Coordinator: I have. I have one of the best jobs I can imagine. When I was 28, I met a surgical technologist. …
3 Fun Websites With Games for Surgery
September 10, 2015
College can be hard, there's no doubt about it. You know what can make learning something a little difficult easier and more fun? Games! Here are three fun websites with …
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 …