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I’m so grateful for people like you who make videos like this for people like me who are interested in this career but aren’t sure what it entails. So thank you, for helping me see what a surgical technician does.
I guess im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account??
I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me!
At first I worked as a scrub nurse in pediatric cardiac surgery, then I graduated from medical school and become a pediatric surgeon in pediatric oncology.
I remember watching your videos last year and now look at me! I made it into the program and I can't wait to be a CST 🔪
Julie Sides hey how is it going Julie?
Update please :)
Congrats! Where are you now?💕
Yo
you must have not been able to get a job since you can't respond to anyone. loser.
I appreciate what you do so much! You work a full time job, are a father(I think) and still take the time to film and edit these videos for us.. you’re the best 😊
(Father of 2) and thanks!
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@@lilfkdi0khttk9almanza53 wtf😂 calm down
I remember watching your videos back in 2019 and I must say you were one big influence on me researching surgical tech schools. I joined the program in November 2019, started February 2020, and I am now doing my clinicals in a prestigious hospital and should graduate this September/October. I’m happy to say I’ve taken so much information you shared and are now applying it on my own cases. Thank you so very much for sharing all of your knowledge.
Hey! How do you like being a surg tech?
Videos like this one is helping me to get back into the groove of scrubbing. I'm so nervous about getting back into the field after four years..
I’ll be scrubbing again in about a month after 7 years I’m super nervous. Your vids help so much with preparing.
+Rose Hedy welcome back!
7yrs?
How was It, @Rose?
I'm no longer working at OR's, but I miss it so much!
This is pretty cool. I appreciate that he's taking the time to educate everyone on the scrub role. I'm not sure if I would say towards the end of the video that "that is basically it." Depending on where you work, it can be as easy as he says (outpatient surgical centers are more relaxed than trauma hospitals) or it can be more complicated. My first few years in Utah didn't prepare me well as far as learning trauma surgery (because the hospital rarely had trauma cases) but because of the rural nature, scrubs are taught and have a higher scope of practice compared to other populated states that regulate the scrub role. for example, I was taught how to first assist in Utah, but in Washington, I'm not allowed to do many of the first assist roles. However, I have had more practice with trauma cases on the coast. During downtime, you should be going over the rest of your cases, making sure you have the right supplies for them, studying the procedures if you don't know them well, etc. You are expected to be able to, at the very least, anticipate what the surgeon needs. You will be expected to learn the same procedures several different ways since every surgeon does them slightly different (that can be confusing at first). Take the time to realize how much wisdom that gives you. You are able to see surgeries performed in a myriad of ways for a long time. This gives you tons of information. You quickly realize what is efficient. The scrub role would have been a godsend for surgical medical students. Scrub techs that do continue their health career into either PA or Med School end up becoming amazing surgical PA's and Surgeons.
Great video. I have shared this video with my 20 y/o son. He is going for Central Serv Tech training at a local city college.
thank you for uploading this looking to get back into school and become a surgical tech and this helps me know for sure if im going down the right path
You make it look so easy. Cant wait to start my journey.
I'm a mom of 2 young boys & I'm finally enrolling myself into the Surgical Tech program 🙏 thank you so much for your helpful videos!
How you doing?
Which one
Yess! Awesome video! Thanks from a surgical tech student
So very interesting. Just discovered this,and I can't get enough of it! A great career!
That Evo cold start! Great video 👍
Great video! I am currently working on my pre reqs before I enter the surg tech program at my school. I cannot wait to start the program. Your videos really motivate me to work hard.
Thank you for sharing
I finally made the decision to apply for surgical tech school! I really hope I get in, so fingers crossed!
Been a working certified surgical tech for nearly a year now and I can honestly say that this is so accurate on our days in the OR
How do you like being a CST? Honestly, the good bad and indifferent..
@@Ashley-og9ti I love it most days, I actually have been a CST nearly three years now and I went back to school to get my Bachelors so that I can help teach the next generation of CST’s soon
@tracicornwell6095 that's awesome!! Wish you the best in all your endeavors 💜
Have you ever thought of traveling or you always knew u wanted to teach? What has your schedule(s) been like? Did you kind of learn to anticipate the surgeon's with time, what helps?
Sorry for all the questions. 😅
@@tracicornwell6095 I'm in CST school rn and how challenging would it be to get a bachelors while just starting as a CST?
@@TheRealTaco it wouldn’t be as long as you have good time management. You can do your bachelors online while working as a tech
Awesome video. I just finished my clinical in the OR. The surgical techs I worked with were all amazing 😁
Dream Out Loud do you have any tips and not to get personal but is the pay good?
Love watching your videos! I’m in my last 2 semesters of nursing school and got to have an OR rotation last semester. I loved it! So interesting to see how different and more fast-paced things are in the OR compared to Med Surg where I usually do my clinicals.
Behind the scenes of surgery!
I remember doing my surgery rotation in LPN school. My hat is off to you. I had a hard time sitting still. I remember the surgical tech there. She was super sweet and highly skilled. I’d be nervous working with a surgeon. They were using some roto rooter to bust clots. The Rad tech was in there saying inject like 50 times lol.
We watch your videos for our ST Classes, so informative, thank you. Appreciate you 🤙
I’ve been watching your videos pop up everyone in a while but now that I know you drive an evo i subscribed
Love this video! The new ending is great!
I am a registered medical assistant and fell in love with the OR I am now in ST school so excited !!!
@natalierios195886 School is a beast, learning instruments is the hardest part we have to pas instrument test and OR set up with a 90 or repeat the entire class. I am retaking a mod bc I got an 81 on my exam but it’s okay I feel stronger in my skills now…. These 2 years have flew by externship is soon I graduate in July next year 💪🏼
About to start the program for this job, very excited
thank you so much for doing this video. I am starting in the spring to get all my prerequisite done so I can obtain my associates in surgical tech :) this just makes me even more excited!!!
This inspired me so much thank you!!
Great video and love the EVO!
Thanks for the info! Currently an LPN working med/surg thinking about crossing over into CST 🤔
Thank you for this video I work Evs at the hospital and I'm trying to level up in my career of becoming a Surgical Tech
i have been debating whether to enroll in a surgical tech program, and i deff will be. thank you
In many ways scrub tech is almost like Dental Assisting….I’ve been a DA for a few years and now work for a hospital scheduling for cardio pts. They have a in-house program for surgical tech and I’m hoping I get in!! 🙏🏾 Thank you for your videos!! ❤
I was gonna say the same thing, I was a dental assistant myself.
Did you find out if you got in?? I just started my fall program, will be done in a year 🤞🏾
Mom of 3 and in school to be an ST!!! 🏥
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So you expect ppl to be proud of you because you opened your legs and got pregnant 3 times.. and now you’re a single mom. Wow how impressive, lol not. Im majoring in something better that requires real knowledge and I dont have any kids.
21350ctw she never said she’s a single mom and even if she is, so what? Sounds like you’re majoring in ignorance and hate.
thanks for the info man..
WOW!! that is awesome that your hospital provides you with laundered scrubs!! we have to buy our own (and launder them)...LOL...each position has a different color, nurses wear navy blue, CNAs wear maroon and for me right now I wear lavender, I think the surgical peeps wear shamrock green.... so I will be purchasing all new scrubs by next year! Thanks for the insight on your day, it was cool to picture what my day might be like!! Have a great weekend!! ~Amy
That is totally wrong and against surgical standards. This is the easiest way to bring outside fomites into the OR and cause an infection in the patients or to take them home to spread to yourself or your family and children...even (especially) my surgical shoes remain at work in the locker room area, I wouldn’t take them home for anything! I would insist the hospital provide their own laundered scrubs. Totally against standards...not sure where you are, but yuck. You really take your scrubs home after doing cases with MRSA or necrotizing fasciitis? Scary.
I'm not sure what they do in the OR yet as I'm not done my schooling but on the regular floors at my hospital the nurses, CNA's and secretaries (me) have to purchase and wash our own scrubs. I usually keep all my scrubs separate and wash all of them together. We have precautions in place when there is a MRSA or other contact infection patient, we use gowns, booties, and masks so we are protected. :-)
I was beginning to go for a special certification. And at somepoint. I was going to move up to a surgical technician.
May you do a video on draping and drapes
I last scrubbed in 1980. It's amazing how much has remained the same. I now do video professionally, and really enjoyed your video.
my boyfriend starts the surgical tech program at our college soon & im so excited for him :)
thank you
Awesome can’t wait to start the Surgical tech college im july
3ig Soulja where college did u go?🙏😅
Nice edits man. I'll be watching more
Would you please make a video on general instruments & how to tell the difference on some of them Please !!! !! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
+Brenda Vera a minor general instrument tray video is stored away on my PC right now ^_-
Surgical Tech Tips Yaaay !! Awesome 😎
Brenda Vera you say general video if I you given general instruments so what will accept I am not joking understand
Brenda Vera you say general video if I you given general instruments so what will accept I am not joking understand
@@shadkhanshahid215 i know this is irrelative but can you sub to my skate channel. I just started it. thanks
Your aseptic technique is on point lol
Very cool,I enjoyed this a lot.
One day I heard about this career and I went to a medical school for information. However I changed my mind about it because just felt I just couldn’t have the guts to do it and my English wasn’t good enough.
Years later, I got a job in a random women’s center that I preferred to about the name. it was about abortions. I had no idea what I was going to deal with but I really needed the job for my financial situation at that time. I thought I was not going to be strong enough to do it. All my family members are Catholics and everyday l was having drama from them because I was doing it. (Believe me, I wasn’t enjoying it) but very inside of me I was exited about the surgical procedures, The room, the smart anesthesiologist anyway... since that day I’m working everyday to be an excellent surgical technologist with a big difference. I want to help people to continue living in this beautiful world! (Please don’t judge me )
No judgement here. Though If I were in your situation I wouldn't have told my family, mines a judgemental lot, never would understand that. Even if the pays good they would go on about my 'trading morales for money' Would think I'm a jerk for telling them "Mind your own buisness" or "Suck it up."
Im starting school Monday . I can’t wait 😊
how do you like it so far
Damn I would kill for my day to be that easy! Breakfast, one case, no add ons.. where do you work? Sign me up!
+Nicole Saturday, and I was like 3rd call. 1st and 2nd had lineups.
Does the morning huddle involve surgeon input about the patients? I'm curious as where I work in the UK we don't open anything until after the team brief. We don't have a morning huddle though 🤔
Awesome videos man
I’m in school for this right now graduate next summer💕
I dont think student can do their clinical during the covid 19 times
Doin my preReqs and definitely, you are the motivation dude! Came across ur vids and can’t stop watchin them now! Thanks a lot! Will be watchin more! Btw, What kinda car u in?? 🤔 Saw the seats and heard ur car😂
Thanks julissa! Its an EVO X.
Surgical Tech Tips oh man! TOO NICE. I thought it was an Sti or something. welllllll in that case, cnt wait to be a surg tech ! Even more of a motivation 😂
Love how you tune out the resident 😂
Cool job!
Evo mr ? Not related to video but noticed the cold start and Recaro seats jw lol
+Maren Ceja Good eye, Evo X gsr
Nice
I’m currently enrolled in a CNA program, and I’m trying to decide on what to do afterwards. I have two courses in mind LPN and Surg Tech. I’m having difficulty on which one should I go with? Can you enlighten me more on the differences/similarities with the two.
The sticker on the locker behind you... LOL
What does a case consist of as a surgical tech? What’s the difference in your job versus surgical first assistant?
Thank you for this. I'm 35 and always wanted to do something in the medical field. However 2-1/2 years is scary. Lol
Muy bueno !!!!
Did you ever get your tires checked? pressure was low.
A question for those who are currently or have worked as a surgical tech. What all do you do in order to prep the patient? I understand that you set up the room and are in the room while the surgery goes on to hand the surgeon tools, but I don't understand what the prepping of the patient involves.
Nice! Are there typically cases or shifts?
I work in a Trauma hospital, and like most techs I can scrub all cases. However, I have been, almost exclusively, a Neurosurgical Tech/First Assist with our neuro team, and started training with them about 2 months after graduation.
Before college, I hit UA-cam and tried to watch as many videos like yours, which gave me an excitement factor in my future endeavor. UNFORTUNATELY, back then (8 years ago), UA-cam had SO LITTLE in choice videos that were like yours.
I mean to say, the videos were all student or classroom information. So, the REALITY and ACTUAL WORK INSIGHTS of a working assist/tech, were nill. Maybe I saw 1 or 2 back then.
Unfortunately my hospital will not permit phones (yeah right), but definitely will not tolerate video recording...despite the fact one COULD record and respect the HIPAA and being compliment.
I urge any techs reading, especially in large cases , i.e. NEURO, EX-LAP, complex ORTHO, & VASCULAR, to make videos themselves.
Although this is a basic video on the 'day and life' (however great), much more is needed for our growing field, and I STILL can't seem to find much SOLID VIDEOS. ESPECIALLY in length.
Lastly, thank you all for being in service. Most Scrubs are proud peacocks, but most scrubs also know that we are often misrepresented, under-appreciated, and all this kind of "stuff" one learns....eventually. So step up and show the UA-cam viewers that, guess what? Oh you didn't know? Well we fucking kickasss and have mad skills and tricks, and are very intelligent individuals, etc. Yet the most powerful action we have, and is known by all O.R. personal, is this...if we (as a facility unit of techs) were to say, "strike....no raises, better this, less on call that, etc. Then we refuse to work TODAY, PERIOD!" - - - All surgical cases would be cancelled, and the hospital, Surgical department, etc. Would be F'd and thrown into a state of chaotic HELL.
This is the WEIGHT OF OUR VALUE!
I am considering going into the field instead of pta so thank you for showing what it's really like!
That's the exact reason why I'm watching these videos bc I'm in college to be a PTA, but I don't enjoy it and I think ST is interesting.
I can tell you aren’t a morning person... neither am I. I think it’s the worst part about being a scrub tech, but I manage haha!
So you can leave whenever you want to after you’re done with all the surgeries you’re scheduled for? I’m starting school in August to be a surgical tech and I’m really not sure if i can take it by watching somebody get cut open and seeing there insides, hopefully through schooling it’ll get easier. I was going into cardiovascular technology to be a technologist and technician, then go into sonography. but the school I’m already enrolled into, they guy rid of the CT program because of funding so i decided to go into surgical tech as a last minute and ive been trying to watch videos, look at information, etc.
i have a question !!! do you have to open the blade in the needle book ? that is what i have learned
Hey there! Do you have to be certified in order to obtain a position in this field? Im indecisive between surgical tech, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Anesthesia Technology Program. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks
Uh oh, distracted driving! Don't become a patient!
lol
I will like to do this. Any advice on how to get started.
Good work 👍 Carry on
Nice Evo X
Hey how did you handle looking inside a person's body when you first started? I've considered becoming surgical tech for months but then I watched a video on an open heart surgery and I felt weirded out the entire time. I took a zoology class in high school and didn't mind. Not sure if that's comparable lol but it's my only point of reference aside from videos on real surgeries on people.
ttelarcs where can you watch those vids
It can be a lot worse than some of these nice, easy, clean videos you see on UA-cam. A heart surgery is nothing compared to anything below that - where stomach contents, urine, and feces could play a part. You could always do outpatient in specialities that don't deal with those things, I'm just saying it can get nasty! Best thing to do is try a college anatomy course that includes a lab. Or if that is too much $ for you, REDDIT has a scrub tech forum where you can read about cases they've done and get their opinions on your situation.
I am interested in knowing how many hours was your case and am average of how many hours do you have to work straight without a break and also do you sometimes have to work then go home and come back to work later that day or night?
Omg I’m not even trying to be disrespectful but you are soooooo handsome ❤️ thank you for this video!
what do you do when there arent enough surgeries to keep you busy for your whole shift?
So you don't have a set schedule? It all depends on the number of cases you have? So if you had just one case, then your job is done for the day?
Just want to say man, I'm in my last semester before clinicals and I watch your videos frequently. Honestly everytime I watch your videos I feel more and more ready and affirming of this career choice. Thank you for all of your videos they have been so much of a help !!! May the force be with you ( I noticed your computer desktop) 😂
How are you doing? How was clinicals ..hopefully you are a CST now and doing great 🙏🏾
Hi! I’m new to your page, so forgive me if these are repeat questions....
What are the typical working hours for a surgical tech? I know surgeries can be scheduled at different times, but is it typically day shifts? Do you work weekends?
I know you posted a video showing that you advanced to surgical first assistant - Congrats! May I ask which you like better, not just in terms of more salary but the actual work itself? Pros and cons of each? If you made a video on all of this already, please let me know. Thank you!! & thanks so much for making these videos!!
Work hours can vary. There are 8 hours shifts, there are 10 hour shifts, there are 12 hour shift. It all depends on what a hospital needs. I started working 7am-3p, 8 hour shifts 5 days a week. Now I work 3, 12 hour shifts 11a-11p.
What do you think about profit colleges? Are they good as community college?
I have a question. Could I earn an associates in surgical technology and then gain experience to be in the surgical assisting program? I read online that you have to either have a bachelors or an associates. If I were to get a bachelors, what would I have to study? I don’t think there’s a bachelors for surgical assisting.
Hey love your videos. I'm actually writing a screenplay and one of my characters work as a surgical tech, and I had a question. Is there a lead Surgical Tech that gives all the other tech their cases? (What's the title of the boss for surgical techs)
Charge nurse usually makes assignments. Most places do have a lead surgical tech, however they mostly just make up the call schedule and are the voice of the other techs. Every place I’ve worked all of the assignments were made by the charge nurse at the front desk
I've been in numerous hospitals because I am a traveling surgical tech and have ever only encountered 1 hospital with a lead tech. Needless to say, it caused discord between her and the charge nurse because neither could agree on who was really in charge and it caused a lot of issues.
How many years of school? Do you need a certificate to do this or associates? I'm interested.
As a Deaf person, does it require communication or just set up it up then leave and come back again to clean it up?
I start Monday. This will be my first time doing anything like this so I need all the info I can get!
How was it?? Stressful, easy or hard?
I will start my clinical placement (scrubbing) by the end of February. Any tips for first timer in operating room theatre? Thanks
+jp paj write down everything you can remember at the end if the day!
jp paj I started mine in October and just remember that everything has a learning curve. You'll get the hang of it even though it may seem super overwhelming when you first start. Preceptors will be hard on you and expect a lot in a very short amount of time, but just try to soak up all of their knowledge. I first scrubbed my first open liver wedge resection a couple of days ago, sometimes you just have to sink or swim so learn to swim!
Just to add to this, you WILL get yelled at. Don’t take it personal, it’s happened to all of us. Also, when you have your instruments laid out make good use of the marking pen and write the names of the ones you have trouble remembering in front of them on the back table. I did this. Also, pretty much no one knows the real names of all of the instruments. Get the basics and go from there. Good luck! You’ll be fine. Once you adjust it’s just like any other job where you’re covered in blood at the end of the day
How long did it take you to obtain your certification and can you get hired before getting it?
4:47 quick question: you opened up your room and then took a break? I'm about to enter the program and our instructors told us you want minimal time between opening the room and the actual procedure. Also, I'm guessing you re-scrubbed in after the break?
This is true. its based more on common sense than any actual data, however. heart cases can go for 8 hrs, I've been in 24 hr cases, not kidding. So the reason behind it is more to try to prevent possible contamination to the field, if left ungaurded, than it is to maintain sterility. Once you've worked at a facility that has a hard time with supplies and equipment, you quickly learn to open and setup asap, in case something is missing, broken, etc. I would much rather have a room ready than be waiting to scrub in to minimize open time. that's just a recipe for disaster.
Do you know going into your job how many cases you get a day? Or you go in not knowing. And does one case a day mean short workday and home early?
Thank you for your videos. I appreciate what you are doing in explaining the life and events of a surgical tech. I have been a tech for about 12 years and I have become burned out. Is there a way to find the joy again or is it time to move on and find something else as a career?
I had to stop my position as a first assistant due to having a spinal fusion. However, to be honest, I was more than burned out. I haven’t seen the inside of an OR in about 6 months (other than when I had my own surgery). I worked 20 years in surgery and was far more than burned out. After the cool-ness factor wears off, younstart dreading working with slow surgeons or doing cases that take all day, I see where you’re going here. I was there. Can honestly say I dreaded going to work each day unless I was working with certain friends of mine that are surgeons. I was soooo over it. Good income though and a lot of time put into it, so it’s very hard to just walk away. My spine fusion dragged me away, so I had no choice to get out. Kind of glad it happened though.
Jason Hall, pretty much the same with me. I loved my job. I injured my back twice in 2003. I worked 11 years with it worsening. I did everything to keep working- injections, tens, heat, massage, inversion table. I finally had to stop 4 years ago. My pain was making me miserable, short-tempered, etc. I haven't been able to work since then even after 2 back and 3 level ACDF. There are aspects that I miss. Are you going to return to work? Have you improved since your fusion?
I guess after couple of years of repetition you will get tired and bored but if you're on the medical field why not study something else?
Do you assist in surgery? Like are you there when they operate? I want to become a tech but I’m weird about seeing the open body.
I’m still trying to understand if it’s better to just get the certificate or go for the AA! Some people say there’s no difference in pay
Expierence usually works best, try interning or hold a small receptionist or costodian or cafeteria saff at the hospital you want to work at.
How much do you assist with in surgery and what do you do?
Do you have to actually assist with anything hands on like sutures or do you just set up and hand surgical tools needed?
Raquel Flores yes they hand surgeons tool and hold organs out the way for the doctor... basically anything the doctors need assistance for
hi could you do a video with an an anethetist and get them to explane about what they do :)
+Funvids FromEllieandAllie I'm trying! It's hard to nail down an anesthesiologist. It will happen eventually.
thanks :)
Surgical Tech Tips my anesthesiologist when I get surgeries they are so good
Surgical Tech Tips awesome!
I worked with a few who would love to do this, because they never shut up. We’d usually just tell them to raise the drapes higher.
My day doesn't start there, it starts at about 830a 😂