Career questions tagged surgical-technology
What are some tips for a new grad CST Specifically, for getting lots of experience! Thank you.?
I am currently in a surgical tech program and have heard many opinions on what is the best route to take after graduation. However, I am very interested in gaining as much experience as possible and basically being a sponge. Would a hospital setting be the best for that goal? TYIA
What is the process like both mentally and educationally when transitioning from a Surgical Technologist to a first assist?
I am just now in the process of beginning my surgical technology program at PMI this july and am really looking forward to this new journey. I know that after obtaining my degree and licensing that I would like to work as a surg-tech for the first few years after graduation, but ultimately would like to transition into doing first assist and possibly going to med school to become a surgeon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
How do you decide what field of surgery is right for you as a surgical tech?
I am currently enrolled in a surgical technology program and I'm having a hard time deciding what specialty would be best for me. I would like to eventually advance my career and continue on to medical school, however I'm having a hard time making a decision on where I would be better suited. I would like to work with a specific specialty as a surgical tech so that I will have a better idea of my path during and after medical school.
How do you gain the confidence around an operating room to ensure the patient safety and physician standards are met?
I am currently in the medical field and now going back to school to become a surgical tech. I wanted to change my career path and further my education.
Is it possible to grow from SPT to ST?
I’m interested in becoming a Surgical Technologist, but unfortunately, there aren’t any affordable programs in my area. I’ve heard that some hospitals offer tuition assistance or career advancement programs for employees who start as Sterile Processing Technicians (SPTs). I’d love to know if that’s true and if you or someone you know has taken that path. How long did it take? Thanks in advance!
How to become CST?
Are there any ways to become a CST besides going to college? What are the available surgical technology programs in Spokane? What are the pros and cons of working as a Surgical Technologist? What does a typical day look like for a CST? What are the biggest challenges in this job? Do you have any advice for someone considering this career? What are the most important skills to succeed? Is there anything you wish you knew before becoming a Surgical Technologist? Thank you!
What could I do in highschool to become a surgical tech?
A student in 11th grade, 2 AP classes, CTE course
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How to start a new career in the medical field after 40?
After 18 years in corporate marketing and a BA in psychology from 20 years ago I’d like to start a second career in the medical field. I am thinking of starting with a certificate in phlebotomy and then hopefully use tuition reimbursement to help pay for surgical tech school or another two year degree. I know I will take a huge financial set back but I don’t want to work in marketing or corporate anymore. Any advice?
Are surgical technologists on their feet all day?
I am a 19 year old Job Corps student. I want to know if I should expect to be on my feet the entire shift or if I will have time to be seated.
Are there lots of moments in which a surgical technologist tends to get in the way of the surgeon?
I am a 19 year old Job Corps student that wants to do something in the medical field. I want to know if being in the way of surgeons will potentially be an issue as a new worker.
What skills should I have for being a surgical technician?
I want to become a surgical technician in hopes of becoming the first surgical assistant along these lines. I'm about to enter into the surgical technology. I want to prepare myself for what's to come and make sure that I'm on the top of my game. I also would like to know what a surgical technician does from day to day in detail. Thank you!
How to become a surgical technician ?
How would you become a surgical technician and would you need to be certified? If so what classes would you need to take? I am wondering this because I am now a senior in high school and I want to be able to do this when i graduate.
What are the requirements for a CST
I am wanting to become a certified surgical tech. I am finishing basics right now but want more on traveling surgical tech vs just working in area hospital. ##surgical-technology #medicine #surgery #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
I want to be a Surgical Technologist, how will I go about pursuing that?
I am a high school senior about to graduate and I was wondering if there is a way to be sure this is what I want to do, and to get an idea of the procedures I need to do to get into a Surgical Tech program. Also, what colleges offer Surgical technology programs? #surgery #surgical-assisting #surgical-careers #surgical-technology