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7 Apps to Help Surgical Techs Succeed
Learning the different surgical instruments is one of the most important yet challenging areas of study for students. Surgical technicians, also called operating room technicians, must be able to identify all instruments that may be required during a procedure. Because … Continue reading
New Surgery Technology Students Should Know About
Surgical technologists, also called “scrubs” or “operating room technicians,” assist in surgeries under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists and circulating nurses. … Continue reading
15 Basic Reference Books Every Surgical Technician Should Own
Anyone looking to become a surgical technician can come across many questions in their education and career. However, not everyone has the time to stop and ask the question of those who are just as busy as they are. And … Continue reading
11 Surgery Experts Worth Knowing About
If you wanted to work with a surgeon, whom would you pick? Surgeons often lead double lives, and they can become inventors, award-winning technicians or be the first to conduct a particular surgery, such as Christiaan Neethling Barnard, a surgeon … Continue reading
Top 40 Surgical Tech Job Listing Sites
There are a number of jobs available in a variety of health care fields. One of these fields is surgical technologist. If you have a certification as a surgical tech, you can get a job at a hospital, some clinics … Continue reading
13 Must-See YouTube Videos of Actual Surgeries Being Performed
Anyone who has a fascination with how the body works might be mesmerized by the videos of actual surgeries on YouTube. Well-known surgeons and their technicians offer a view into a world that once was reserved for the surgeon’s eyes … Continue reading
Top 50 Medical Research News Sites
When you are working in a health care career, it helps to have access to a number of resources related to medical research. It seems as though there are always breakthroughs happening, and interesting advances in medicine. Whether you are … Continue reading
The Surgeon Hall of Fame: Most Influential Surgeons of the Past Decade
What does it take to be an influential surgeon in the 21st century? If you work with a surgeon, you might know what makes a certain individual stand out. The following list of surgeons contain individuals who have pioneered medical … Continue reading
50 Ridiculous and Weird Facts About the Human Body
Did you know that you may not have felt real empathy until you graduated from high school? Or, that your brain is the consistency of tofu? The following 50 ridiculous and weird (but true) facts about the human body can … Continue reading
Top 10 Most Famous Surgeons In History
Some of the most respected people work in the medical field. Surgeons are among those who get a great deal of respect. This is because surgery is demanding and requires specific skills. However, you don’t have to have earned an … Continue reading
