The truth on real pay for fresh out of school students, this podcast is for learning purposes I always encourage for listeners to do there due diligence in research.  www.ast.org for pay info with regards to your state and any upcoming events.  Hope this episode is helpful --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-castellanos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-castellanos/support

For those that are getting ready to start your clinicals or you are in your clinicals, hang in there stay strong, persist, observe, learn and do and you will live through this experience. Just remember we have all gone through this, this is how we learn and grow is through our errors, and accomplishments, never give up because humanity needs people like us. STAY STRONG, STAY POSITIVE, YOU GOT THIS, YOU ARE A WARRIOR, YOU ARE A HEALER YOU LOVE HUMANITY AND YOU LOVE TO HELP AND CARE FOR OTHERS....

Surgical consciousness is ability to speak up when aseptic technique is broken as well as correcting it. Our negligence can cause a delayed, prolonged recovery for patients and can have a severe physical impact for them and their loved ones. Always remember your theory and practice so that your patient can receive excellent care. Always be willing to grow and learn, stay positive stay cool. Email. [email protected] please help support my channel so that I can continue with more...

A little insight, this is how you can prepare for surgical procedure called inguinal hernia. What to look for in a preference card and to pull. Common items used and a little more insightful surgical technologist hack... stay tuned for more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-castellanos/support

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Hello everybody, in this episode  I will discuss the basics of the basic GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY.  I will be discussing laparoscopy packs, trays, and set-ups, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me @[email protected] Become a supporter of the Refractory Podcast by subscribing or making any contribution, this will help maintain this podcast up and running. I really appreciate the support  Thank you for listening and staying tuned to the Refractory Podcast the...

WHAT IS AN EX. LAP?  An exploratory Laparotomy is a consented surgical procedure into the abdominal cavity through a midline incision. This procedure is worded vaguely due to the many possibilities that can bring pain and discomfort to a patient. This is why we, the Surgical Technologist have to prepare for the worst so that your base is covered. This episode will cover basic packs, drapes, instruments trays, soft supplies, suture, dressings, and drains. We will also be discussing different...

In this episode, I discuss my experiences from enrolling in a private college, my ups and downs in the Surgical Technology Program as well as my achievements through Internship at a huge teaching facility in Los Angeles, Ca.  I give tips and points on how to be a successful student trying to adapt and absorb huge amounts of information in such a short period of time. This profession's technology is constantly evolving which makes it even more intriguing, so students please do not feel like an...

In episode 2,  I will be discussing the following: Certify, Association & Accreditation Bodies for the Surgical Technology Program.  Certifying bodies:   NBSTSA Surgical Technologist; NATIONAL BOARD OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AND SURGICAL ASSISTING www.nbstsa.org   NCCT; NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPETENCY TESTING. www.ncctinc.com/certification/tsc  The Association for Surgical Technology is: AST, this is where you can purchase a membership and receive monthly literature on upcoming...

The routes that you can take to become a Surgical Technologist, can either be through a 2-year college or a private college such as American Career College, CNI, Concorde, and many many more etc., Things to look for in a private college is making sure that the private college of your choosing is State certified for that particular program or you will never be able to sit for the State exam. Please do your due diligence and research the schools that you want to attend.  Here is the main...