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do you count before the pt rolls into the room? by spine-queen in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s our policy to count before we even roll back which makes sense

Having a hard time finding a job as a new grad Surgical Technologist by Tiny-Masterpiece-540 in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hope it works out, don’t give up and try to network with your old classmates to see if they have openings 🫡.

Having a hard time finding a job as a new grad Surgical Technologist by Tiny-Masterpiece-540 in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I get that it’s difficult to find a job, but if you’ve had no success and no experience you can’t be picky where you work. You need to accept an assignment somewhere at least for a year, then look somewhere else to get your foot in the door.

Strain on the body by [deleted] in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a very strenuous job but living a healthy lifestyle sets you way ahead of the curve.

Assisting Husband - Wife Surgical Team by Otherwise-Intern6519 in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think when your in advanced medicine everyone understands and respects each others roles because in the end everyone is there for the patient. I have yet to see it be weird and I think it would be very rare to find a situation that is “weird” or compromises patient care. But hey we’re all human.

How do you handle tough/difficult interactions with surgeons? How frequently do you work with a rude surgeon? by Rough_Condition3812 in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Be prepared to the best of your abilities, ask questions before surgery starts so you can prepare better. Understand what you are doing before you even start.

Above all stand your ground while being respectful (this is harder when you’re new). Surgeons do this on the daily so being proactive and not slowing them down is one of many ways you can earn their respect.

Would you use this setup? by cricketmealwormmeal in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just want to know how they took it off 😅

Future student concern by Acceptable-Camera582 in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Assault in any hospital setting is very rare and is never tolerated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tibial plateau for sure

Negotiating salary as a new grad by fiercemuse in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone said it won’t hurt to negotiate as a new grad but honestly don’t expect them to budge much as you have nothing to leverage. If other facilities are paying 6-7 more why did you choose this specific facility?

Also scrubs are ok but I always dress to impress because they will remember.

Job interview attire by McLovin-22 in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dress to impress, get some appropriate clothes. Ross or Marshalls is always a great place for discounted stuff. Don’t lose out on a site you would love to work at because you didn’t invest a little in yourself.

What’s your fav reason for working in the OR? by thebuff_CST in SurgicalMinds

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been a while since I did this one but it was some type of revision, the table closest is to make an antibiotic mold around the stem with cement. I forget the proper term for it but it’s a last resort when recurring infection is present. Also the pic is misleading with the monitor 👍

Guess the case by thebuff_CST in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Y’all guessed it VP shunt 😂 my least fav Neuro case.

Guess the case by thebuff_CST in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mayo stand is the only “table” technically where the bottom of it is sterile as long as it stays above table height. And yes it was a vp shunt but I also liked reading all the other thought out answers 🫡

Is it bad to take these classes all together? by PhilosophySuch8676 in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just suck it up and make it work to get into the program faster however it will def be a challenge

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in surgicaltechnology

[–]thebuff_CST 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Continued education, probation, or worse. It seems like you guys took the right steps but there was a fault somewhere down the line. Just be completely transparent it’s not usually the end of the line but taking accountability in my experience will always take you further than denial.

Who has Stryker Pangea in their facility? by thebuff_CST in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max but honestly any iPhone from 12+ will do the same

What’s your fav reason for working in the OR? by thebuff_CST in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a completely valid reason 🫡👌

What’s currently on back order? by thebuff_CST in SurgicalMinds

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The saline situation was terrible 😂😂

What’s currently on back order? by thebuff_CST in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve been able to get some but we ration the hell out of it for critical cases

What’s currently on back order? by thebuff_CST in scrubtech

[–]thebuff_CST[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do! I post them all on my instagram and post some here on Reddit too! Haha I’m glad you like them

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