education
do I need an associates degree
You do not NEED an associates degree but you need a surgical tech certificate
what do you do after the surgery is performed
clean up all the tools and the area
what is two physical skills you need
hand-eye coordination
being on your feet constantly
what is one physical stress in any working environment for a surgical technician
always being on feet
some pros
fast training
no heavy paper work
high demand
exciting enviroment
what health credits do I need before I take the surgical technician program
anatomy,medical terminology, and health science
what are at least two things you do before surgery
sterilize equipment and the O.R
prepping patient
getting all of the equipment and surgical tools ready for surgery
what is one thing you need to be highly knowledgeable at
( best answer )infection control
anatomy,medical terminology,and surgical procedures
what are some different places can you work at
o.r
outpatient centers
doctors office
cons
physical strain
difficult schedules
high-stress
limited advancement
where can I take the surgical tech program
at community colleges!! also JACT, SLC comunnity
what are the THREE main things you do during the surgery
giving the surgon the tools
assisting when needed
getting tissues from (inside) the patient
what are some things you can work on by yourself to be better at this job
stress management
communication
being detail oriented
name some more environment strains
high stress
fast-paced
warm temps