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Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist: Breaking Down the Differences

Pima Medical Institute

The fast-paced world of hospitals and surgery centers rely on the surgical team to ensure safe and successful outcomes. Surgical Technologists and Surgical Technicians. Responsibilities in the Operating Room Surgical Technologists : Surgical technologists have a comprehensive role.

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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

Trocar Supplies

The person assigned with the responsibility of operating the autoclave will usually apply an enzymatic foam to surgical instruments at their point of use to prevent surgical soil from drying. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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Introducing New Tailored Staffing Solutions to Support Hospitals, Surgeons, and other Healthcare Institutions

American Surgical Professionals

Mid-level staff includes Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Surgical Assistants. Locum Tenens is a commonly used term in healthcare and addresses short term staffing needs for circulating nurses, surgical technicians and scrub nurses at hospitals throughout the United States.

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THE ACHILLES’ HEEL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY… WHAT IS THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR SPECIALTY?

The Anesthesia Consultant

To hospital administrators and CEOs, anesthesia “worker bees” can be considered an expense or a commodity, somewhat similar to registered nurses, orderlies, surgical technicians, or even janitors. We can be regarded as a commodity because, like the nurses, technicians, and janitors, patient referrals do not originate with us.