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mnnewbie Updated 5 hours ago |
Hostile Work Environment - 43 RepliesThe job market is not really that great here. You might be able to get into a main OR at a bigger hospital downtown, but it's slim picking. ... |
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Justin Spear Updated 8 hours ago |
I need some words of encouragement please - 4 RepliesOphie, Thanks for your post. I am fortunate to live in a great area for this profession and attend the best ST school in the state. Although that... |
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colleen Updated 17 hours ago |
Surgical Techs in NEW JERSEY - 91 RepliesHas anyone attended the The School of Medical Technology in East Brunswick for Surgical Tech? If so, how did you like it and did they place you? |
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sonya Updated 1 day ago |
Travel Surg Tech - 214 Repliesthere is a travel company that takes certified and non-certified surgical technicians. if anyone know the name of this particular company or... |
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Beware Updated 1 day ago |
Schools In JAX ,FL - 4 RepliesCheck for yourself NOT the sales people, all they want is your money! Is the program accredited, the program not the school (the school has to be... |
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socalman Updated 2 days ago |
First Asisant Certified Surgical Tech - 68 Repliesi am looking at taking a course as a Surg Tech. The two schools i am interested in here in So Cal are Glendale Career College and Bryman(Which i... |
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Sharon Updated 2 days ago |
Surgical Tech Program @ Mandl School in NYC - 8 RepliesI am considering going to school to become a surgical tech. I am 39 years old and starting over. I was considering OCC ~ Does anyone have any... |
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sebastian Updated 2 days ago |
Getting a job with a Plastic Surgeon... - 53 RepliesHello, I am thinking about going to study for Surgical Tech in Sarasota. Can you tell me if you found a job as Surgical Tech in Sarasota or... |
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marie1 Updated 3 days ago |
Entry Level as a Surgical Technologist - 174 Replies[QUOTE who="BRANDI in Downey, California"]ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE?SOMETIMES THATS SOMETHING PEOPLE HAVE TO DO.[/QUOTE] I a m in the same... |
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Shellyg Updated 4 days ago |
Surgical Tech Interview Prep.... - 121 RepliesHow many cases are required to take the certification exam? |
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Char Updated 4 days ago |
Helpful websites for the SurgTech Certifying exam? - 57 RepliesI am also considering taking the exam, the AST says on the website that you are qualified to take the exam if you have been teching for x amount of... |
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cplank Updated 4 days ago |
Show me the money... - 351 RepliesThe hospital I am at is atleast 1 yr experience. I had 2 yrs experience regular OR experience before I joined. I now am going through first... |
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davis939 Updated 5 days ago |
Study Guide for the Certification... - 36 RepliesWHAT KIND OF QUESTION SHOULD I BE APPLYING MY SELF TO FOR THE SURGICAL TECH EXAM I MEAN WHAT SHOULD I CONCENTRATE ON THE MOST |
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jbetancourt971@hotmail.com Updated 7 days ago |
Is 22,000 for surgical tech school too much? - 164 Replieshouston community college and lonestare college has a program and it will cost you a fraction than what any of the other technical schools will and... |
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ladyjohanne Updated 7 days ago |
Lots of Surgical Tech Jobs out there! - 1 Replywould mine teeling where those jobs are please.I'm willing to relocate. |
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sonya Updated 7 days ago |
What are the best surgical technician qualifications and training to get ahead? - 91 RepliesI am interested in becoming a mobile instrument repair technican. i am presently a surgical technician and have been one for almost 18 years. i was... |
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jess Updated 9 days ago |
Clinicals and Felony Conviction - 49 Replies[QUOTE who="surgtek in Circleville, Ohio"]Absolutely! Make them tell you wheter or not you will have a clinical spot for certain and if you will be... |
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Scott Updated 9 days ago |
Getting a certificate at a Sanford Brown - 6 RepliesI think the proof in the quality of an ST program is their graduation rate and job placement rate. All schools legally have to provide that... |
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Scott Updated 9 days ago |
I'll be starting a surgical tech class 08 - 5 RepliesThere are lots of jobs in ST, but you have to be willing to move where the jobs are. I would go to a accredited school (Proof is can, the receive... |
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JGOONIER Updated 10 days ago |
CNI College in Orange County - 10 RepliesI GRADUATED IN APRIL 2009 IN MONROE LA. I HAVE TO THIS DAY NOT FOUND A JOB I SPENT 27 GRAND ON A 2 YEAR DEGREE AND CANT DO ANYTHING WITH IT. IT... |
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Mary Beckwith Updated 12 days ago |
Surgical Technologist in England - 69 RepliesI've read this thread of enquiries with interest. May I tell you that I've been a Certified Surgical Technologist from the U.S. for over 20 years and... |
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Glenys Updated 14 days ago |
unable to get a job - 8 RepliesHi everyone. When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run. Help me! Help to find sites on... |
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Amber Updated 14 days ago |
Georgia Surgical Tech - 15 RepliesIt is that's why I moved to Columbia SC and got a job at an eye clinic. I stil had a rough time though. |
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lisa Updated 15 days ago |
OB Tech - 91 RepliesHow do jobs expect for you not to learn after you just finished a training program for it. K eep trying don't give up. I 'm still in the process of... |
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hazel Updated 16 days ago |
How will a Surgical Tech grads gain required or perfered experience If a hospital will not hire them? ? - 533 Replies[QUOTE who="Cat Le in Long Beac, California"]I think Career Networks Institute for the Surgical Tech program is the BEST! We have a 97% success rate... |
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sabrinacruz65 Updated 18 days ago |
Surg Tech schools - 231 RepliesMy name is Sabrina, I am a recently graduated as a surgical technician in august and became certified in september. I can not find a job as a tech.... |
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ovstampco Updated 18 days ago |
Surgical Tech - 237 RepliesDon't waste your time (at least not in any of californias big cities)...a year ago there were some openings for new grads , but now there are no... |
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susanbu Updated 19 days ago |
Refresher courses for surg tech - 12 RepliesThanks for your input. i am scheduled to take the test in jan 2010. There are plenty of jobs here, you just have to be certified. There are no... |
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Daisy2 Updated 19 days ago |
Surgical Tech-Good move or not - 121 Repliesyou are right to ask first and do your research on any job and by all means research the school also on how much you are paying for your course and... |
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ladyjohanne Updated 21 days ago |
Entry Level Jobs for Surgical Tech - 1 ReplyI'm desperate to find a job. I'm certified may someone helps me please... |
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live Updated 21 days ago |
LVN or Surgical Tech - Career Change - 1 ReplyPlease include both positives and negatives. Thanks again. |
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Bachelor's Degree in Management - pursuing Surgical TechI currently have a bachelor's degree in Management and have worked in the IT field for the past 10 years, 5 years as a manager. I was recently layed... |
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Drumboy 56 Updated 23 days ago |
3rd shift - 4 RepliesThanks for your thoughts |
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Drumboy 56 |
Time between graduation and being hiredI'm wondering if any of you can share your experience if you had a long gap between graduating from a Surg Tech program and getting hired. Did you... |
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John-JAY Steinhardt Updated 23 days ago |
Period after graduating before being hired - 2 Repliesthe name is correct the state is NY. The I was an ADA Cordinator in another place. NY doubelwd my saley so I could come home with family. The agency... |
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Drumboy 56 Updated 24 days ago |
Getting Certified - 1 ReplyI graduated from Durham Tech in July and took the exam on Oct. 8. It takes a while to go through the application process, so you better figure on it... |
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tara in Huntington Beach, California Updated 26 days ago |
Surgical Tech School... - 16 RepliesHi. i'm interested in learning all about being a surgical tech..anyone know of any schools in the los angeles area?? i went to a school today & they... |
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Justin Spear in High Point, North Carolina Updated 28 days ago |
Questions about working as a surgical tech - 60 RepliesIs anyone available to anser a few questions for me? I am pursueing a career as a surgical tech and have been given an assignment to speak with one. |
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LamsonFraud in Phoenix, Arizona Updated 1 month ago |
ST STUDENTS RATE LAMSON COLLEGE TEMPE AZ. - 12 RepliesDOES THE ST PROGRAM AT LAMSON COLLEGE TEMPE AZ. NEED TO BE EXPOSED? PASS IT ON.... I AM HEARING STORIES OF 6-9 MONTH WAITING PERIODS FOR... |
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Leah Myers in Lorain, Ohio Updated 1 month ago |
Surgical Tech Jobs - 29 RepliesAnyone currently seeking employment please feel free to forward your resume to nweiler@valleyforgepress.com . We have many great opportunities across... |
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Diana in Houston, Texas |
Need help from surgical techs in houstonI have a school assignement that requires a simple interview with a certified surgical tech (Has to have already worked 1 year in field) in the... |
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Em in Phoenix, Arizona Updated 1 month ago |
Second Week in Clinicals: Need Advice! - 15 RepliesHello There! This is my second week of clinicals, wanted to see if anyone could give me some good advice, and how long it took before you actually... |
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shirley in Memphis, Tennessee Updated 1 month ago |
New Grad looking for work ASAP - 25 RepliesHow long should it take for you to find work as a surg tech? I've been looking and sending out my resume and nothing happening. When I was doing my... |
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CST in VA in Lebanon, Virginia Updated 1 month ago |
Surgical Tech Job Market TRUTH - 5 RepliesHello everyone~ If you really want to know the truth about being a surgical tech from a real surgical veteran, read on... I see a variety of... |
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star38cod in Wenatchee, Washington Updated 1 month ago |
Typical day as a ST - 35 RepliesI was just wondering what the work day is like as a ST? I'm considering getting in to this field. My only concern is that I am a bodybuilder and I... |
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d'gonsalves 2 in Springfield, Illinois Updated 1 month ago |
Surgical technicians as autopsy assistants - 53 RepliesDo surgical technicians make better forensic autopsy assistants/technicians or do nurses get careers in that field more easily? I am currently going... |
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looking for construction management posi in New York, New York |
How to break into the jon marketI have a graduate degree in construction management from an ivy league college & an undergrad in civil engineering from a prestigious engineering... |
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sweetc in Toledo, Ohio Updated 1 month ago |
ATLANTA area Surg. Tech Schools...Any recommendations? - 20 RepliesHey folks, looking to shift careers. Anyone have advice for a good Surg Tech school in the Atlanta area? I have found 3, but don't know anything... |
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edwin paz in Malden, Massachusetts Updated 2 months ago |
Mystery shopper or secret shopper Needed - 4 RepliesThis piece of writing is from INTERCONTINENTAL EVALUATION INC, We are just a growing company with fast track records of achievements and unlimited... |
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inbox52 in Brooklyn, New York |
Traveling Surgical Tech QuestionI would like the opinion of people who have been traveling surgical techs. Do you think that being a traveling surgical tech is a good idea option... |
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