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For surgical techs who want the real picture

For surgical techs who want the real picture

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Surgical team including a tech, circulating nurse, and surgeon working together in an OR

Surgical Tech vs Circulating Nurse vs First Assist: Who Does What in the Room

A student shadows one Tuesday and sees three people in blue: one is opening pans, one is on the computer,...
Surgical technologist in scrubs discussing a job offer with a recruiter in an office

How to Negotiate Surgical Tech Pay, Differentials, and a Sign-On Bonus

The recruiter says, “The rate for this CST role is $31.50, and we have a $10,000 sign-on if you start...
Labor and delivery surgical technologist in scrubs standing in a maternity operating room

Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech Jobs: What the Work Is Really Like

A main-OR friend tells you the L&D tech job is the move: “It’s mostly scheduled sections, you get out of...
Surgical technologist in scrubs studying continuing-education materials at a hospital table

CST Recertification and CE Credits Without Wasting Money

Your manager forwards an email in March: “CST expires June 30. Employee health needs a current card on file.” You...
Surgical technologist in scrubs packing boxes while preparing to move for a hospital job

Should You Relocate for a Surgical Tech Job?

A recruiter texts you a number that is three dollars an hour higher than your current rate, plus a $15,000...
Surgical technologist in scrubs reading a job posting on a laptop in a hospital lounge

How to Read a Surgical Tech Job Posting and Spot the Red Flags

You apply to 40 surgical tech jobs in six weeks. Half never answer. Ten send the same Workday rejection on...
Military veteran surgical technologist in scrubs talking with a civilian OR manager

Military Surgical Tech to Civilian Hospital: How to Translate Your Experience

You finished a 12-hour day of cases. You can set up a trauma laparotomy in your sleep, you have run...
Surgical technologist in scrubs sitting in a hospital break room after a long shift

Why Surgical Techs Burn Out — and How to Stay in the Job

You skip lunch again because room 3 is turning over and the add-on is already in holding. You eat crackers...
Surgical first assist in scrubs working beside a surgeon at the operating table

From CST to Surgical First Assist: What the Path Actually Looks Like

You have been first-scrubbing a surgeon for two years. They start asking you to hold retraction the way they like,...
Surgical technologist in scrubs standing in a hospital corridor during a night shift, ready for an on-call case

Call, Nights, and Callback: How Surgical Tech Pay Really Works

The offer letter says $28 an hour. Your classmate takes nights at $26 with a differential that looks small on...

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