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Christa Updated 2 hours ago |
Is 22,000 for surgical tech school too much? - 160 RepliesI have been checking out Southeast Community College Nebraska, the whole program is online and it is on the website for nationally accredited... |
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LIZ M, Updated 7 hours ago |
Surgical Tech Interview Prep.... - 102 RepliesHi Shelly , I'd love to get help in any way shape or form!!! I'm a mother of 3 and I need to provide for them...so let me know what I need to do or... |
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ladyjohanne Updated 20 hours ago |
Entry Level as a Surgical Technologist - 162 RepliesApology accepted. For the futur we all humans kind it doesn't pay to be disrespectful nice is always good, we need to be nice to each other, this is... |
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b.rob Updated 1 day ago |
Clinicals and Felony Conviction - 46 Repliesyou should be fine, i have friends who go to sbi with much worse and some are already in the feild, but you cant hurt mentioning it to who you meet... |
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Mary Beckwith Updated 2 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 3 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 3 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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I feel you Updated 4 days ago |
Study Guide for the Certification... - 34 RepliesThe AST has study guide for the surgical tech exam that you can purchase on their website. |
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lisa Updated 4 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 5 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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Surgical Paul Updated 6 days ago |
Helpful websites for the SurgTech Certifying exam? - 55 RepliesJust so all know....NCCT and NBSTSA are not the same, or equal. The NCCT exam is not recognized in all states. Every state in the US does however... |
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sabrinacruz65 Updated 7 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 7 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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Tiffany Williams Updated 8 days ago |
Show me the money... - 344 RepliesHello, I'm in Washington DC. The Community College, that offers the Surgical Tech program cost 3,000 a year. I pretty sure I'm eligable for... |
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susanbu Updated 8 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 8 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 10 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 10 days ago |
LVN or Surgical Tech - Career Change - 1 ReplyPlease include both positives and negatives. Thanks again. |
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live |
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 12 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 12 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 13 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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BigBoy in Centerville, Utah Updated 14 days ago |
I need some words of encouragement please - 1 ReplyI came across a certain discussion on this forum and it was literally filled with about 350 negative replies...mainly discussing how difficult it is... |
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tara in Huntington Beach, California Updated 15 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 17 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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shelly in Knoxville, Tennessee Updated 18 days ago |
Travel Surg Tech - 210 RepliesI am thinking about doing a few surg tech travel assignments. Has anyone done any travel surg tech ??? What are some good companies to travel with??... |
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LamsonFraud in Phoenix, Arizona Updated 19 days 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 25 days 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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jeremy! in San Marcos, Texas Updated 27 days ago |
Surgical Techs in NEW JERSEY - 90 RepliesAre you currently employed as Surgical Techs? If there is vacancy in your workplace, drop us here a message. We would like to be the first to know... |
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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 29 days 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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phil in Ringwood, New Jersey Updated 1 month ago |
What are the best surgical technician qualifications and training to get ahead? - 90 RepliesWhat is the best training for becoming a surgical technician? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective... |
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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 1 month 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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ovstampco in Huntington Beach, California Updated 1 month ago |
CNI College in Orange County - 9 RepliesDoes anyone know anything about this school? It is accredited, that I know. |
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Debbs in San Diego, California |
San Diego Job Market and question on CNI in Orange CountyAny SD folks out there who can comment on job prospects in San Diego? Does anyone have experience with CNI colledge in Orange County? If so,... |
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Maria in Taylors, South Carolina |
Starting OverIt has been since 2004 that i did my surgical tech course and never took the test. I did work at a hospital for 2 years and moved to South Carolina.... |
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snowbird Updated 1 month ago |
ST's in the Sacramento, CA area I need your help - 11 RepliesI am looking for CST's in the Sacramento CA area to talk with. I have some questions I would love to talk with someone in the field and get some more... |
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JOSH in Watertown, Connecticut Updated 1 month ago |
HELP !! In desperate need of career guidance - 2 RepliesWell I'm a 21 yr old female working as a receptionist at an animal hospital making pretty decent pay during the recession - great, too bad i am... |
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Ringmaster in Sheboygan, Wisconsin Updated 2 months ago |
First Assists - 1 ReplyFrom all the research I've done the average salary for a first assist is somewhere between 65-75k. With insurance laws changing the payees are... |
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Ryan Parfet in Golden, Colorado |
Need an affordable school in DenverHey all, I'm currently working as an anethesia tech at North Suburban in Thornton, CO. I've watched the tech's here and it seems like something I... |
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VERONICA in Newark, Delaware Updated 2 months ago |
starting school in 2 weeks - 15 Replieshi guys, i am starting st school in 2 weeks and i am totally estatic! i am very pumped about starting a new career. can you please tell me hoe... |
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newyorker in Brooklyn, New York Updated 2 months ago |
Surgical Techs in NYC - 1 ReplyI read through this forum and there aren't many people from the nyc on here. I have a few questions what school did you go to? Was it easy getting a... |
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