@knowledgeispowerfful There are non-surgical masks that will take away the smell...however you need to wear a surgical mask while in surgery. The sounds and smells of surgery is something you just need to learn to live with. Southeast Tech is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
@hapz3000 Here's the response from our Surgical Tech program director:
The answer is yes there are people who have a dui on their record that get hired. This is a hospital decision & some hospitals are more understanding than others. What’s really important is:
1. When did this occur- prior to the start of school or did it occur during the program? If it happened when in school this could be viewed as bad critical thinking by the individual and be a reason why they will not be hired
2. How often did the incident occur-was it only once & is your record “clean” now
3. Did the you complete all requirements given by the court system
4. Above all you must be honest on your job application and if asked “Have you been found guilty of any crimes” you should always list “Yes” and then explain. If you don’t it can be viewed as dishonesty and a dent in your character. Honesty is the best policy when applying for any job.
I want to get into this, but i'm kinda nervous about the blood and the smells... the thing is, i hear there are a lot of first timers that vomit or get dizzy their first few times. I'm just wondering if there's anybody out there that went into this field not sure if they could handle the blood/smell or even if they did vomit/dizzy/faint and just got used to it after a a while?? Please Reply.
I want to get into this, but i'm kinda nervous about the blood and the smells... the thing is, i hear there are a lot of first timers that vomit or get dizzy their first few times. I'm just wondering if there's anybody out there that went into this field not sure if they could handle the blood/smell or even if they did vomit/dizzy/faint and just got used to it after a a while?? Please Reply.
I heard, there is a direct path to some kind of (ST) promotions? I would like to do this on a more continuous and profitable level, maybe have a good career!?
@SoutheastTechVideos are all surgical techs on call and do they end up working a massive amount of hours because i have heard of some surgeries quite a bit of time.
@hapz3000 Depends on where you work. If you work in a surgical center or surgical hospital, probably not. If you work at a regular hospital, you will probably be on call. The hours depend on where you work and the types of surgeries your team does.
Aloha, I live in Hawaii. I've always been taken by what the whole OR does. I wanted to take classes to become an instrument tech, but I've been told that there are no classes here. Any suggestions? Here in Hawaii there are many jobs for Surg. Tech. I would love any in put. I have lived In Hawaii all my life, and won't be able to go to a Mainland College.
Aloha, I live in Hawaii. I've always been taken by what the whole OR does. I wanted to take classes to become an instrument tech, but I've been told that there are no classes here. Any suggestions? Here in Hawaii there are many jobs for Surg. Tech. I would love any in put. I have lived In Hawaii all my life, and won't be able to go to a Mainland College.
I am a surgical technologist but have not worked in almost four years. How realistic is it that a place would consider hireing me after being out of work for that long. If it is unrealistic is there any courses I could take to refresh or what else would I be able to do in order to reenter the workforce.
@orcste It all depends on why you "left the workforce". Did you leave on a positive note and do the people there remember you well enough to give a good reference? Another option would be if you live close to a school that has a Surgical Tech program you could contact the program director and ask if you could take at least a lab portion of the program again to refresh your memory when it comes to instrumentation and basic skills that have become rusty.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. IT IS MY RIGHT HAND,AND I AM RIGHT HANDED. BUT THIS WAS A LONG DRAWN OUT THING. SO I BASICALLY AM AMBIDEXTRIOUS NOW. SO THAT IS GOOD. I HOPE TO GET MY HAND REALLY STRONG,ETC. THERE IS A BIT OF SCARRING,BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE CAUSING TOO MANY PROBLEMS. I GUESS I SHOULD BE PREPARED THAT I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING THAT I FEEL I WOULD REALLY ENJOY. I WILL TALK TO THE INSTRUCTOR AT THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP. I HOPE I CAN DO THIS!!
I WAS GOING TO GET INTO THE SURGICAL TECH. PROGRAM AT MY LOCAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE THIS YEAR, BUT LAST FALL I GOT HURT AND ENDED UP LOSING MY PINKY AND RING FINGER ON MY RIGHT HAND. I FEEL I STILL COULD HANDLE IT,BUT DO THINK I'M BEING UNREALISTIC? DO YOU THINK I WOULDN'T STAND A CHANCE AT GETTING A JOB?
@ilovemollynjb It depends. Is the loss on your dominant hand? Do you have any restrictions due to scarring? Sometimes these sorts of things can be overcome, sometimes not. The best thing to do is call the program director at your local technical college and set up an appointment to meet. They can give you a good idea of exactly what you do on the job and if your loss is going to be a problem. It's different for everyone.
@anthonynimia It varies based on where you live. A great resource is the government Occupational Outlook Handbook. You can do a Google search for your state. Search for "Labor Market Information" +your state. You should be able to find what you are looking for. Thanks for the question!!
Being 411 you would need to be aware that you would need to always be standing on platforms to bring you up to the height of the operating field, and make sure to always have extra small gowns in the operating room.
The bigger question is how big are your hands? Surgical gloves start at size 5 1/2 so if your hands are really small that may be the bigger problem, not your height. We had a student who was that height and she did very well.
It seems like small hands would be an advantage. I don't know. I have big hands and thought it would be harder because of that... But I don't know...
You need to choose your school very carefully! Check on graduation rates, check on employment in the field of study, ask to tour the labs and visit with current students. There are many schools out there and some are better than others. Sometimes the for-profit schools don't do the best job training students. Again, some schools are better than others. Sorry to hear your clinical experience didn't work out for you.
I went to Star Tech for a year out of my life. The whole time I would ask my teacher is we were learning enough to prepare for the OR. Yes I was told over and over. Cut to me on extern and I went into a state of shock. Almost NOTHING going on in the room was touched on in the class. The site dropped me right when I was about to end my extern which is weird to me. The whole thing was a waste of my time and money.
I heard its hard to get hired without experience. but how the hell does one get experience without getting hired? lmao.. fuck I really want to do this but thats the main thing holding me back. :/
You can also participate in doing knee replacement surgeries, cardiovascular surgeries, hip replacement. Your clinicals are very important. When you go and look for a place to do clinicals, don't just take the first place you meet. The (place) has to match your personality too.
i have heard that techs who work in the field, with the military usually do a lot more..but it depends on the hospital, surgeons can do pretty much whatever they want.
not unless your a first assistant.. at first you'll only be allowed to cut sutures and retract.. but if you continue to improve yourself you can move on to become a first assistant or you could go to medical school to become a doctor or you can try to become a PA.
got a question. Im now knocking out my prerecs and I too am getting in the field. what exercies I could do to build memory and speed, and to just relax, I think Im going for all the wrong reason I like the gore! so that my reason for becoming a st.thanks
its best to have hands on training. Repetition is a good thing. Like two cases back to back because the case is still fresh in your mind. For example, if your room has two lap chole cases: when you do the first one with the doctor you may not know how to anticipate during the surgery but your second one will be easier since you know what the doctor wants.
It is also good to know the doctor and have the doctor's preference card updated so you know what materials are needed b/c that doc might do it differently. And after the 10th or 50th same case or surgery you are a pro cause its not that hard.
Just have everything you need and if you are slow then set up the room earlier. Also helps if you set up the same way every time so you are faster. You could also ask to do mock surgeries if you have hard time with some of them. Working in the CMS/CSS where they clean the instruments and assemble and sterilize them also help you to know your instruments and some equipments. Good luck.
My CNA professor told me she wouldn't write me a letter of recomndation to get into the surgical tech class at my tech school :(
AshKetchum442 4 months ago
Is there a certain mask one can wear to prevent smelling strong odors? Thanks for posting this vid. Where is Southeast Tech? what city/state?
knowledgeispowerfful 6 months ago
@knowledgeispowerfful There are non-surgical masks that will take away the smell...however you need to wear a surgical mask while in surgery. The sounds and smells of surgery is something you just need to learn to live with. Southeast Tech is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
SoutheastTechVideos 6 months ago
@SoutheastTechVideos have you heard of anyone getting through school and getting hired with a misdemeanor dui on their record?
hapz3000 1 month ago
@hapz3000 Here's the response from our Surgical Tech program director:
The answer is yes there are people who have a dui on their record that get hired. This is a hospital decision & some hospitals are more understanding than others. What’s really important is:
1. When did this occur- prior to the start of school or did it occur during the program? If it happened when in school this could be viewed as bad critical thinking by the individual and be a reason why they will not be hired
SoutheastTechVideos 1 month ago
@hapz3000
2. How often did the incident occur-was it only once & is your record “clean” now
3. Did the you complete all requirements given by the court system
4. Above all you must be honest on your job application and if asked “Have you been found guilty of any crimes” you should always list “Yes” and then explain. If you don’t it can be viewed as dishonesty and a dent in your character. Honesty is the best policy when applying for any job.
SoutheastTechVideos 1 month ago
@SoutheastTechVideos thank you very much for you reply
hapz3000 1 month ago
Is there a certain type of mask one can wear that will reduce the smell of the strong odors? Thanks for posting!
knowledgeispowerfful 6 months ago
That's so awesome I start this fall
daddylonglegs62 9 months ago
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I want to get into this, but i'm kinda nervous about the blood and the smells... the thing is, i hear there are a lot of first timers that vomit or get dizzy their first few times. I'm just wondering if there's anybody out there that went into this field not sure if they could handle the blood/smell or even if they did vomit/dizzy/faint and just got used to it after a a while?? Please Reply.
racequad9 1 year ago
I want to get into this, but i'm kinda nervous about the blood and the smells... the thing is, i hear there are a lot of first timers that vomit or get dizzy their first few times. I'm just wondering if there's anybody out there that went into this field not sure if they could handle the blood/smell or even if they did vomit/dizzy/faint and just got used to it after a a while?? Please Reply.
racequad9 1 year ago
I heard, there is a direct path to some kind of (ST) promotions? I would like to do this on a more continuous and profitable level, maybe have a good career!?
SAMARACOSEL 1 year ago
I'm curious, is it possible to work your way up from surgical technologist to a surgeon?
UndoneKiD 1 year ago
@UndoneKiD No, not a direct path. You will need to attend medical school and become a Dr. in order to become a surgeon.
SoutheastTechVideos 1 year ago
@SoutheastTechVideos are all surgical techs on call and do they end up working a massive amount of hours because i have heard of some surgeries quite a bit of time.
hapz3000 2 months ago
@hapz3000 Depends on where you work. If you work in a surgical center or surgical hospital, probably not. If you work at a regular hospital, you will probably be on call. The hours depend on where you work and the types of surgeries your team does.
SoutheastTechVideos 2 months ago
Mahalo
kapoleilola 1 year ago
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Aloha, I live in Hawaii. I've always been taken by what the whole OR does. I wanted to take classes to become an instrument tech, but I've been told that there are no classes here. Any suggestions? Here in Hawaii there are many jobs for Surg. Tech. I would love any in put. I have lived In Hawaii all my life, and won't be able to go to a Mainland College.
kapoleilola 1 year ago
Aloha, I live in Hawaii. I've always been taken by what the whole OR does. I wanted to take classes to become an instrument tech, but I've been told that there are no classes here. Any suggestions? Here in Hawaii there are many jobs for Surg. Tech. I would love any in put. I have lived In Hawaii all my life, and won't be able to go to a Mainland College.
kapoleilola 1 year ago
I am a surgical technologist but have not worked in almost four years. How realistic is it that a place would consider hireing me after being out of work for that long. If it is unrealistic is there any courses I could take to refresh or what else would I be able to do in order to reenter the workforce.
orcste 1 year ago
@orcste It all depends on why you "left the workforce". Did you leave on a positive note and do the people there remember you well enough to give a good reference? Another option would be if you live close to a school that has a Surgical Tech program you could contact the program director and ask if you could take at least a lab portion of the program again to refresh your memory when it comes to instrumentation and basic skills that have become rusty.
Hope this helps
SoutheastTechVideos 1 year ago
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. IT IS MY RIGHT HAND,AND I AM RIGHT HANDED. BUT THIS WAS A LONG DRAWN OUT THING. SO I BASICALLY AM AMBIDEXTRIOUS NOW. SO THAT IS GOOD. I HOPE TO GET MY HAND REALLY STRONG,ETC. THERE IS A BIT OF SCARRING,BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE CAUSING TOO MANY PROBLEMS. I GUESS I SHOULD BE PREPARED THAT I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING THAT I FEEL I WOULD REALLY ENJOY. I WILL TALK TO THE INSTRUCTOR AT THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP. I HOPE I CAN DO THIS!!
ilovemollynjb 1 year ago
HI,
I WAS GOING TO GET INTO THE SURGICAL TECH. PROGRAM AT MY LOCAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE THIS YEAR, BUT LAST FALL I GOT HURT AND ENDED UP LOSING MY PINKY AND RING FINGER ON MY RIGHT HAND. I FEEL I STILL COULD HANDLE IT,BUT DO THINK I'M BEING UNREALISTIC? DO YOU THINK I WOULDN'T STAND A CHANCE AT GETTING A JOB?
ilovemollynjb 1 year ago
@ilovemollynjb It depends. Is the loss on your dominant hand? Do you have any restrictions due to scarring? Sometimes these sorts of things can be overcome, sometimes not. The best thing to do is call the program director at your local technical college and set up an appointment to meet. They can give you a good idea of exactly what you do on the job and if your loss is going to be a problem. It's different for everyone.
SoutheastTechVideos 1 year ago
@anthonynimia It varies based on where you live. A great resource is the government Occupational Outlook Handbook. You can do a Google search for your state. Search for "Labor Market Information" +your state. You should be able to find what you are looking for. Thanks for the question!!
SoutheastTechVideos 1 year ago
So do Surgical Tech do the surgeries or do they assist only?
Shareallicu 2 years ago
They assist. The surgeons actually preform the surgery.
SoutheastTechVideos 2 years ago
Ok, thanks SoutheastTechVideos! I wasn't sure who was doing the surgery in the video, I guess it was the surgeon :)
Shareallicu 2 years ago
I'm going to ask a weird question, but i'm 4'11...am i too short to be a Surg Tech?...
sUjU91 2 years ago
Being 411 you would need to be aware that you would need to always be standing on platforms to bring you up to the height of the operating field, and make sure to always have extra small gowns in the operating room.
The bigger question is how big are your hands? Surgical gloves start at size 5 1/2 so if your hands are really small that may be the bigger problem, not your height. We had a student who was that height and she did very well.
SoutheastTechVideos 2 years ago
@SoutheastTechVideos I have small hands :S But i'm starting a surgical tech program. Don't tell me it wont allow me to be one.. :/
Sakura71390 2 years ago
It seems like small hands would be an advantage. I don't know. I have big hands and thought it would be harder because of that... But I don't know...
Shareallicu 2 years ago
yes u are
d00d00dumb87 2 years ago
You need to choose your school very carefully! Check on graduation rates, check on employment in the field of study, ask to tour the labs and visit with current students. There are many schools out there and some are better than others. Sometimes the for-profit schools don't do the best job training students. Again, some schools are better than others. Sorry to hear your clinical experience didn't work out for you.
SoutheastTechVideos 2 years ago
I went to Star Tech for a year out of my life. The whole time I would ask my teacher is we were learning enough to prepare for the OR. Yes I was told over and over. Cut to me on extern and I went into a state of shock. Almost NOTHING going on in the room was touched on in the class. The site dropped me right when I was about to end my extern which is weird to me. The whole thing was a waste of my time and money.
Bain1998 2 years ago
What are the things that they did not teach you that you should have known by the time you got to the clinical site?
foch41 2 years ago
I heard its hard to get hired without experience. but how the hell does one get experience without getting hired? lmao.. fuck I really want to do this but thats the main thing holding me back. :/
farzero 2 years ago 6
that's where your clinicals come in. Very important to do clinicals. My Dad is a RN and I'm going for the Surg Tech program.
CarrieMarie007 2 years ago
You can also participate in doing knee replacement surgeries, cardiovascular surgeries, hip replacement. Your clinicals are very important. When you go and look for a place to do clinicals, don't just take the first place you meet. The (place) has to match your personality too.
CarrieMarie007 2 years ago
@farzero the only thing I can think of is getting volunteer experience.
yumerican001 1 year ago
sorry for late reply but a PA is a physician's assistant
tyecool 3 years ago 2
sorry I have not got back with you just had a baby and trying to keep up in class, i wanted to say thanks for all the replys.
tahirahj 3 years ago
i have heard that techs who work in the field, with the military usually do a lot more..but it depends on the hospital, surgeons can do pretty much whatever they want.
pboisei 3 years ago
pa physian asstance
tahirahj 3 years ago
not unless your a first assistant.. at first you'll only be allowed to cut sutures and retract.. but if you continue to improve yourself you can move on to become a first assistant or you could go to medical school to become a doctor or you can try to become a PA.
tyecool 3 years ago
got a question. Im now knocking out my prerecs and I too am getting in the field. what exercies I could do to build memory and speed, and to just relax, I think Im going for all the wrong reason I like the gore! so that my reason for becoming a st.thanks
tahirahj 3 years ago
its best to have hands on training. Repetition is a good thing. Like two cases back to back because the case is still fresh in your mind. For example, if your room has two lap chole cases: when you do the first one with the doctor you may not know how to anticipate during the surgery but your second one will be easier since you know what the doctor wants.
tyecool 3 years ago
clinicals are also very important.
CarrieMarie007 2 years ago
It is also good to know the doctor and have the doctor's preference card updated so you know what materials are needed b/c that doc might do it differently. And after the 10th or 50th same case or surgery you are a pro cause its not that hard.
tyecool 3 years ago
Just have everything you need and if you are slow then set up the room earlier. Also helps if you set up the same way every time so you are faster. You could also ask to do mock surgeries if you have hard time with some of them. Working in the CMS/CSS where they clean the instruments and assemble and sterilize them also help you to know your instruments and some equipments. Good luck.
tyecool 3 years ago
Thanks for the post.
QueenofSheba2007 3 years ago