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MisterTruckDriver in Little Rock, Arkansas

Health based website for sale! Was $1497 marked down to $397!!

Now get a complete fully-operational "Health eBiz" in a box! This amazing site: • Closes sales automatically for you! • Has a complete...

shellye in Columbus, Ohio

Updated 3 hours ago

ATLANTA area Surg. Tech Schools...Any recommendations? - 10 Replies

Hey 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...

shellye in Columbus, Ohio

Updated 3 hours ago

What are the best surgical technician qualifications and training to get ahead? - 88 Replies

What is the best training for becoming a surgical technician? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective...

Melissa Edwards in Milledgeville, Georgia

Updated 14 hours ago

Georgia Surgical Tech - 2 Replies

Are there any Georgia Surgical Techs looking for a job? We can start a Network of Surgical Techs here. It seems that New York has there system...

Grnidsurgtech

Updated 1 day ago

Hostile Work Environment - 16 Replies

I am thinking of going to school for a surgical tech but I have heard that there are some real issues with the staff not treating the Surgical Techs...

Chris in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 1 day ago

Organ Transplant - 1 Reply

I am currently a ST student. It is my dream to work @ Mayo as a STSR in there Organ Transplant service! Any advice on how I can obtain my goal??

Evil Dog in Big Pine, California

Placing Rectractor

I've been a Surg Tech for well over 30 years. It has always been a well established concept that a Surg Tech may hold retractors but legally may not...

anancy1010 in Fort Worth, Texas

Updated 3 days ago

LONG TIME OR TECH - 2 Replies

I'VE BEEN A SURGICAL TECH FOR 31 YEARS I HAVE SCRUB FROM TRAUMA TO HEARTS IN MY CAREER I'M RELOCATING BACK TO NEVADA BUT KNOW THEY ARE WANTING PEOPLE...

Gabriel in Long Beach, California

Updated 3 days ago

First Asisant Certified Surgical Tech - 10 Replies

I am currently working as a CST and I wanted to know how to go about becoming a CSTFA, and do you make more money with the extra tranning. Where are...

Raymond in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Updated 3 days ago

Is 22,000 for surgical tech school too much? - 67 Replies

I am looking into surgical tech schools, and found a one year program for 22,000 dollars. It is an accredited school, however arn't there hospital...

djhughes017 in Nampa, Idaho

Updated 3 days ago

Questions on how to become the 1st assistant - 21 Replies

What do you have to in order to be the 1st assistant? I am trying to get into the surgical tech program at Houston Community College. Dose anyone...

Debra

Updated 3 days ago

Surg Tech schools - 193 Replies

I'm a newly single mama and am looking into going back to school to become a surg tech. I saw one lady on here, Kathy, who's from Oklahoma who has...

djhughes017 in Nampa, Idaho

Updated 3 days ago

Show me the money... - 197 Replies

What are typical surgical technician salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this...

christine in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Updated 4 days ago

Different title meaning - 2 Replies

Operating room technician, scrub technician, etc, does anyone know the difference in the titles. I did not know that there is a difference, but I...

Karen in Georgetown, Kentucky

Updated 4 days ago

Certified Surgical Technicians needed for an interview for my Human Relations class - 2 Replies

My name is Karen. I am currently in a Surgical Technologist program to obtain an associates degree and get certified. In one of my classes, Human...

Marina in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Updated 5 days ago

I'll be starting a surgical tech class 08 - 3 Replies

When i complete the ST course how hard is it to find a job i'll be certified.and what kind of work will i be doing for the first year.I know you...

Roxie in Des Moines, Iowa

Updated 6 days ago

Entry Level as a Surgical Technologist - 119 Replies

I recently graduated 2 months ago. I've been looking for a job none stop. Nobody wants to hire a Surgical Technician fresh out of school. It's been...

kimberly seda in Perris, California

Updated 6 days ago

Surgical Tech Interview Prep.... - 16 Replies

help me please....I graduated from Surg Tech school in June 2006. It has been a year now and I still can not find a job as a Surgical...

kimberly seda in Perris, California

Updated 6 days ago

Surgical Tech-Good move or not - 41 Replies

I am considering change of career to Surgical Tech. I am interested in Concorde Career College, have recently completed initial visit, I have...

Gabriel in Long Beach, California

Updated 7 days ago

How will a Surgical Tech grads gain required or perfered experience If a hospital will not hire them? ? - 101 Replies

I graduated 5-months ago and recently pass the CST.I have applied online and applied going to the diff hospitals in my area like Kaiser...

ConcordeTech in Jacksonville, Florida

A cool new way to meet some other STSR's

Hey ya'll check out this new site. It's kind of like facebook or Myspace. http://www.scrublounge.com/

ConcordeTech in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 7 days ago

Learning the Surgical Instruments - 6 Replies

Here is a good site for quizzing yourself on basic surgical instruments. Good luck everyone. http://www.surgical-instrument-pictures.com Jim

anancy1010 in Fort Worth, Texas

Updated 8 days ago

please answer my question!!! - 2 Replies

i live in IRAN and I have 10 yrs experience in surgical technician. know i want to move in uk do anyone knows how can i apply for this job? or do i...

christine in Pleasantville, New Jersey

Updated 9 days ago

Surgical Tech Certification - 3 Replies

Can someone who has taken the National Certification Exam please tell me what I should focus on while studying for the exam?

ConcordeTech in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 9 days ago

Dissappointed - 3 Replies

I would like to know how many people on this site are currently CST's? Meaning you actually passed the national exam & became certified. I would also...

anancy1010 in Fort Worth, Texas

Updated 10 days ago

Surgical Technologist in England - 19 Replies

My family is planning to relocate to London, UK. Does anybody knows if the job responsabilities are the same as in the USA. Are the salaries the same...

june in Los Angeles, California

FORUM FOR THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY

CHECK OUT WWW.SCRUBLOUNGE.COM NETWORKING SITE FOR THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY, NETWORK WITH STUDENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, FIND JOBS, SHARE...

CubeDrama in Boston, Massachusetts

Struggling?

CubeDrama is an online community that allows visitors to share their work/career related experiences and seek career-related advice. Interview Tips?...

myriam in Wharton, New Jersey

Updated 13 days ago

Surgical Techs in NEW JERSEY - 15 Replies

Are 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...

Morgan in Spokane, Washington

Updated 14 days ago

Study Guide for the Certification... - 6 Replies

I'm preparing for the exam and someone suggests me the "Appleton & Lange review surg tech exam". Does anyone have comment on this book or another...

candy wms in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 15 days ago

Has anyone taken the certification test? - 30 Replies

I am going to be taken the certification test soon, I dont know what book to get to study from, and I was wondering what kind of questions are on...

Mira Phillips in Crossville, Tennessee

Updated 17 days ago

Travel Surg Tech - 60 Replies

I 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??...

Kristie in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I want to be a surg tech.

I want to be a surg tech. Is it the right move in pittsburgh pa?

Emily hendricks in Miami, Florida

Nashville, tn anyone?

I currently reside in florida and im moving to nashville in november after i graduate. im taking my cert. soon. anyone live in nashville that can...

Savanda in Kyle, Texas

Updated 22 days ago

OB Tech - 38 Replies

I am a Surical Tech graduating in 3 weeks. I have my last interview with a local hospital this week. I applied for a surgical tech position in the...

vegas1 in Wausau, Wisconsin

Updated 23 days ago

Clinicals and Felony Conviction - 11 Replies

Hi All, I have a non-violent, non-sex related felony conviction (wire fraud) that has nothing to do with the healthcare field. I'm planning to...

Robyn Dunn in Somerset, New Jersey

Updated 23 days ago

Relocation - 1 Reply

Hi I am currently a Surgical Technician and would like to know if there are any agencies that offer relocation packages from New Jersey to...

ConcordeTech in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 24 days ago

obtaining certification - 1 Reply

I know that some hospitals do certify you but where im employed they do not. i been a scrub for almost 5 years yet they fell to pay me more or...

ConcordeTech in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 24 days ago

Surgical Tech Program @ Mandl School in NYC - 5 Replies

I am enrolled to attend the Surgical Tech program at Mandl Healthcare School this October, my question is anyone every attened their program? I am...

lindsay in Sacramento, California

Updated 27 days ago

Surgical Tech - 15 Replies

I'm a 37 year old Woman, looking to go back to school to pursue a career as a surgical tech. I am very conflicted about choosing this career due to...

jess in Moody, Alabama

Updated 1 month ago

Surgical technicians as autopsy assistants - 37 Replies

Do surgical technicians make better forensic autopsy assistants/technicians or do nurses get careers in that field more easily? I am currently going...

jenny in Pensacola, Florida

unable to get a job

I graduated two years ago as a scrub tech in Pensacola. Since then I haven't been able to find a job,and have had to go back to waiting tables. I had...

Jenifer E in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Updated 1 month ago

Typical day as a ST - 1 Reply

I 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...

Emily hendricks in Miami, Florida

Test study guide, which is best? whos taken the test and passed?

im wondering if the ncct book is better then the Appleton & Lange Review? who has taken it and passed? what was on the test (for example like...

Sandra SI

Updated 1 month ago

I took my cert. - 16 Replies

I took my certification and passed it.

sonia in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 1 month ago

Surgical Tech. Schools in the Phoenix area. - 1 Reply

Im very interested in becoming a surg. tech., and I want to pick the right school. I have checked out Lamson college, but not any others. Im a single...

Jeff in Lavon, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Getting a certificate at a Sanford Brown - 4 Replies

I'm located in Dallas texas and I want to attend a school to become a surgical tech. Sanford Brown here in Dallas has a program for your certificate....

George in Houston, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Mystery shopper or secret shopper Needed - 3 Replies

This piece of writing is from INTERCONTINENTAL EVALUATION INC, We are just a growing company with fast track records of achievements and unlimited...

HighTech in San Diego, California

Updated 1 month ago

Helpful websites for the SurgTech Certifying exam? - 9 Replies

Hello there everyone, My name is Joel Torres, I am a current surgtech student in Tomball College Surgical Technology Team. I am really...

greekmoon in Houston, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

Personal style allowed? - 7 Replies

Are you allowed to dye your hair funky colors (not just blonde highlights and red tones, but like purple tips or chunks or whatever) just as a...

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