12 THINGS TO NEVER DO AT CLINICALS | surgical tech edition

12 THINGS TO NEVER DO AT CLINICALS | surgical tech edition.
I wished there was more resources about surgical tech clinicals while I was in school cause I made a lot of mistakes and didn't do my due diligence. I made this video because I feel like not everybody is prepared for the OR etiquette especially if it's your first time in healthcare. Hopefully this will give clarity and you guys would know where to set yourself during your clinicals. I sure have followed these to the tea while I was in school but it was all based on my experience.
All the best to everyone and goodluck future ST!
KAT
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[@254Wacolion]

crazy how i went from clinicals and being all nervous, to graduating, then getting a job, and now learning all kinds of specialties that use to seem overwhelming and finally being the one who is teaching and showing the new students everything I can while they are doing their clinicals

[@mikebee6530]

This is literally big goals! Congrats to you! Hope I can rhis kind of success

[@Eaon69]

hey how long did you work as a surge tech before you actually felt like you knew a good amount? I have been advised to take any and every case that gets thrown at me to learn early, but I also don't want to keep making mistakes.

[@254Wacolion]

@@Eaon69 I’ve only been a tech for about 2 years but it took a little over a year for things to finally “click” but even to this day I still learn something new each time I scrub in. My best advice is just keep scrubbing in, ask the doctor questions about the case and just enjoy it. Eventually you’ll get better at doing cases even the ones you’ve never done before because you’ll be able to anticipate things better

[@Eaon69]

@254Wacolion Thank you for the response! that's what I've been told by students who are in clinical right now. I'm still in the first portion - theory. May I ask what kind of facility your first job as a scurb tech was? I was also told by some students that it is best to take a position at a hospital instead of clinic or surgical center due to the variety of cases you are exposed to. Is that something you would agree with?

[@254Wacolion]

@@Eaon69 I’ve only worked at one place since I’ve started as a scrub tech and it’s at a level 2 trauma hospital, so I get some variety of cases. I’m not sure how it is at other places but if you’re looking to really expand your skills into different specialities I would say try to aim for a level 1 or 2 trauma hospital to get multiple exposure to different cases

[@bradleyhampton1915]

I'm almost done, getting closer to the benchmark. Right now I'm just trying to be a sponge and soak up everything I can. One of my favorite parts is when you get a surgeon who is comfortable with you and opens up and starts teaching. Your channel has helped out so much also! Love my surgical guide as well. I would recommend any student to get one

[@Corndogsareyummm]

I’m currently a cosmetologist and I love making others happy but I want to actually help others and do something more with my life! I’ve been looking into surgical tech for a while now I’m currently binge watching all surgical techs videos and learning so much. This sounds like such an intense and incredible job. I have autism and adhd so memorizing and organization are my strongest qualities! I’m honestly so nervous to start school thank you for these videos!! ❤

[@cheyennedunnell6859]

Do it ! I was a cosmetologist for 5 years and I went to school for surg tech in 2021 and I’m so glad I made the decision, I graduate in December of this year.

[@brookecanditv7385]

Love your positive outgoing energy! Just subscribed!!!💗 I have 4 months left of school super excited but super nervous!!

[@ilianazuniga3742]

I’m in my last rotation, graduate in May! I love watching your videos, you have helped me a lot, I’m still a bit nervous and struggle here and there but with time and consistency I know I’ll get better!

[@K8DU]

Great video! I’ve been a scrub for 15 years and this is spot on. Good job helping prepare the new crew. 👍

[@murphdogger4]

This is all great advice for students!! I agree with everything you’re saying.

[@ReallifewithT]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Yass honey let the universe do it job l luv your energy thank you for everything you’ve been so helpful on this journey 💫

[@NatalieRoman-or2no]

I always had to introduce myself to the surgeon whilst gowning and gloving them!! It was lowkey awkward because they could be talking to the resident or med student at the same time 😂😂 only once did the tech introduce me to the doc 😭

[@pb4ugo19]

Have you ever thought about creating an app? There is not much guidance out there for surgical technology. You're very informative, clear, and easy to follow.

[@karinabandera1337]

Dang for our competency exam or whatever, we had to set up in 12 min or under 😰 lol and about opening lol yesssssss they teach you by the book in school/Clinicals but we know in real life it’s not that way lol I have techs that always tell us, “do as I say not as I do” 😂 Attitude wise omg I struggled a lot with this, not from me but I dealt with a few techs that were just not open or receptive to teaching or helping us, it was really discouraging for a student and it made a lot of us dread going, this field is super humbling let me tell You and it’s not for everyone, you really have to have thick skin in this field

[@df4086]

You’re the BEST!!!

[@thecupcakehatter236]

Omg I’m so so glad I found this lol. I’ve watch a million videos and happy this one came up 😄

[@jessicacowsert7155]

I appreciate a heads up like this.. I am going to be starting my second year the actual surgical classes soon and needed information as to what I will be walking into 😅 and enjoyed the pointers! I will definitely keep them in the back of my mind through my journey. So what is that surgical guide you have? I definitely don't even want to risk pulling my phone out in clinicals and I couldn't find the little guide you pulled out on Amazon. Where should I look for that?

[@zalindamwita-lc4fo]

Please take us through the Time out surgical safety checklist. The whole thing how to start wheather to start with greetings and introducing yourself or where do we start from kindly.

[@drakealexander6668]

I'm currently working in SPD but I made the approach to the OR manager to see other opportunities inside the department. I'll see what happens next.

[@AmoreMiu]

I’m starting my clinicals in a couple weeks and I’m so excited! My professors make us set up under 25 minutes and they are very picky on everything for sterility which is great in preparing us for the OR. Also, my clinical site is an hour away 😅 but it’s a great opportunity.

[@katyqq]

Hey, do you have any tips or a video already on what to expect at an interview on admission to a surgical tech program? Thank you!

[@youreanonshareer]

should we introduce ourselves to the patient every time? if we’re already scrubbed in and they need to be moved or need blankets do we break scrub to go get them? thanks!

[@jakejake1744jacob]

So I am close to going into my clinicals, have you ever heard of people going in to the hospital outside of rotation schedule to observe and learn surgeons preferences etc? I asked my instructor but they said they would need to ask first.

[@kristenharrison9279]

I’m shadowing today and nervous

[@femstar25]

Side eyes 👀 lol 😂 love the cat 🐈‍⬛

[@xoxomeliii]

My clinicals started at 7am and I was parked out front by 5:30 everyday because parking sucked sooooo much, sacrificing as a student is a given

[@SURGICALTECHGEEK]

Hahahah omg reminded me of my clinicals. My preceptor will not let u in if ur late cause it's embarrassing

[@sophiesalazar572]

Is there anything I can do to start learning before I start my program? I'm applying to a program and have to do some pre reqs before I start but I want to start learning!

[@SURGICALTECHGEEK]

Anatomy and physiology is heavy on this field.

[@jfilmzstudio3470]

The cat at the end lmao ❤❤😂🥰

[@Sandyboo0288]

What steel toe shoes do you recommend please? My clinicals are weeks away from starting and right now I have mesh black shoes that I am using 😶

[@sheisjadaa8809]

She said in another video that she recommends danskos steel toe shoes. They have a website.

[@samuelramirez2065]

Any example of the soft stuff ?

[@CrystalDunn2210]

Im in school now but its not an accredited program. It is 2 semesters long. How hard is it going to be to get a good job?

[@KarenFrederick-er7zp]

Can clinical take place on the weekends if you have a full time job?

[@lexihernandez4191]

The “SIDE EYE! SIDE EYE” reference has me so ded.

[@cocoso-23]

How long are the clinicals?

[@mikemalcom7449]

Have you ever been called into court to testify?

[@jessicacoronado3203]

So are you a surgical technician/ scrub tech or did you move up to surgical first assistant or further?

[@keimiguijosa5546]

She’s only a scrub tech. But she is going back to school to become a Physician assistant soon

[@blessedhighlyfavored9126]

@@keimiguijosa5546 What do you mean by “only” please?

[@keimiguijosa5546]

@@blessedhighlyfavored9126 it means she’s only a scrub tech and not a First assistant?

[@blessedhighlyfavored9126]

@@keimiguijosa5546 She is a Surgical Tech. “Only” has a negative connotation to it as if you undermined her role. I believe that’s not what you meant, but it did sound like that

[@keimiguijosa5546]

@@blessedhighlyfavored9126 ok go cry about it.

[@user-mc4ej4rl5k]

I was wondering is it safe to assume in a hospital setting the Surgical tech schedule would be a 12 hr shifts?

[@cusacklisa]

In the hospital in interested in they have 8 hr shifts and/ with on call opportunities

[@murphdogger4]

Hospitals can have 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts. Usually with call requirements 🙂

[@df4086]

Do you get paid for the clinicals?

[@catsaresuperior]

no

[@rosemariereyes7322]

The universe just be universing 😭😭😂 Hahahaha I love that

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

As a new surgical tech out of school, what is best kind of facility or area to get experience in? Like is it best to start off as a OR surgical tech or in another area?

[@SURGICALTECHGEEK]

Trauma hospital.

[@JuYanLove]

Where you live I wanna work with you when I graduate

[@surgtechbae]

It’s the real life for me….😂😂😂

[@chelseaaguilar2525]

My pride is so big😭 I need to work on this bc I do not take disrespect all that well idc who you are, you could be god himself if you’re disrespectful I have to say something 😭😭 does that really mean I can’t work in the medical field? Bc I always hear how rude and mean they are and you all just take it and let yourself get shitted on 😭

[@ryanfan101]

30 minutes?! Mine had to be done in 20!

[@SURGICALTECHGEEK]

Haha good! Half it more!

[@sparkleshine5051]

I like her lmao 😂

[@psalmsurfer1]

Lets keep it real..its not about arguing..ots about egos in the entire med field...

[@SURGICALTECHGEEK]

If u have the balls to tone down surgeons egos go ahead

[@psalmsurfer1]

@@SURGICALTECHGEEK lol you're young and haven't been in the rat race that long... I'm not scared of them they aren't God..they just like to play him in real life..

[@psalmsurfer1]

I know older techs that have told Ortho Surgeons to stfu and get over themselves before a case lol noy everyone out here is a pushover

[@SURGICALTECHGEEK]

@psalmsurfer1 long enough to not accept the behavior and leave.

[@hitomtom4278]

When someone's teaching you something, the response is always, "I know. " 😏

[@SURGICALTECHGEEK]

Lol "get out"

[@BeautifulDisaster2121]

That’s always my daughters response so i made her a shirt that says “i know” 😂😂

[@courtneywoelk5977]

Under 30!? We had 5 😂

[@sarawingate3299]

we had 10 and it included our scrub

[@BeautifulDisaster2121]

Your cat was literally like really mom?😂

[@jon8223]

I'm currently working in environmental services, and the surgical director approached me today and offered to put me through school to be a surgical tech. I never knew this position existed. I always assumed surgical nurses did all the work. I'm just curious as to how long the schooling is and the typical pay.

[@chelsey1657]

you've been chosen

[@staylucky4727]

You are the chosen one 😮

[@chelsey1657]

@@staylucky4727 The claw is our master." "The claw chooses who will go and who will stay.

[@staylucky4727]

@@chelsey1657 yes 👍 t

[@SMarie5541]

@@chelsey1657Toy Story! ☺️

[@sparkleshine5051]

She’s cute 😆😄 thank you so much for the tips 🥹 im thinking about going into this don’t know how to get into the program so I’m researching 🥹

[@holistic_hannahlynn]

Same!