Life of an Operating Room Technician

[@coolberry356]

To all of the surgical technologists, i just wanted to say thank you. You guys are one of the moat important people in the surgical team to help patients like me in getting better. Keep up the good work. May God bless you all😊

[@IntoOurAdventure]

An appropriate title would be "Life of a Surgical Technologist". Considering the amount of training and dedication, this practitioners have towards their profession.

[@deeznutzz8375]

OR tech is a waste of time in school. Get an RN.

[@IntoOurAdventure]

@@deeznutzz8375 Waste of time, for what reason? Both takes time to go to school, and gain your experience. Bottom line, it's what you like doing.

[@maneishaculmer8829]

I can't wait to graduate 👨‍🎓. Starting practicals on Monday and once passed then finals. So close to graduation 👨‍🎓

[@TheBLACKKING25]

Maneisha Culmer Have you found a job since you graduated?

[@ogyouwannabelikeme]

Any update on how You're doing now?

[@amandal.1422]

Any updates on how its going?

[@suniaashraf5218]

@@TheBLACKKING25 is surgical technology is different from operation theatre technologist?

[@cbeautynblue19]

OR Nurse is on the top of my list of specializations after a couple years working as a nurse

[@zucchiniyuan9131]

Ministry of the season is still a question for people generally a picture of America very rotisserie the European is you're fractal efforts of mine is everyone

[@TheJenna886]

Ok,, One Major Problem with this video!! We are Surgical Technologists, NOT technicians. There is is big difference between the two and its also insulting to the profession. You should change your title of this video. Surgical technologists,,,, don't let anybody ever call you a technician. You earned more than that!

[@brianna11067]

How long have u been in the field? I start school in September Im all nervous but very anxious to begin this new path. Do u have any suggestions that my help me?

[@elizabethm3327]

Surgical Technicians graduated to get a diploma. Surgical Technologists graduated to get an Associate's degree. Both are valid well-earned titles.

[@aburke76]

@@elizabethm3327 I'm a surgical tech but I have a certificate, not a degree.

[@kieramo]

Mmm makes since I never knew the difference 🤔 interesting!!

[@darkestpriestess]

Amazing, incredible, highly respected, lifesaving heroes 💙🙏

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

Certified SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST.....operating room technician is such an old term. This is why we don’t get the recognition and pay we deserve.

[@hakol1156]

thank you and we really appreciate the work you do for the human kind!!!

[@dumpling6207]

Hey could you tell me what should I do to become A certified surgical technologist ? It would mean a big help for me if you can tell me where I should get into , I've just completed my college and now it's time to choose a professional career for me .

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

@@dumpling6207 you need to find a college that has the Surgical Technologist program and enroll. If you’re from another country outside the USA, I can’t help you with that.

[@dumpling6207]

@@Michelle-wd2oy thanks , your reply was helpful , I specifically wanted to know the programs name is this some type of bachelors in medical technology ?

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

@@dumpling6207 its call Surgical Technologist program. Some are a two year Associates program and some are just a certification program. I suggest the two year Associates Degree program. You’ll then sit for the NBSTSA test after your program, it’s a Nationally Certified test.

[@josephbanzonable]

The unsung heroes of the O.R (in most cases).

[@mattjasper9419]

Can't wait to get started in this!

[@achamericancollegeofhealth1348]

Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Massage and Physical Therapy are part of our Programs offered in both Huntington Park and Riverside Campuses

[@frame3139]

ummmmm Surg Techs make WAY more than those other careers

[@frame3139]

***** what kind? Physical and Occupational no, those are both Bachelors/Masters degrees, but all others, yes, yes we do

[@arbazmd3344]

Ach Americancollegeofhealthcare sir im ot assistant please find a job ur country

[@Thomzz95]

really thinking about this career

[@negotiv]

@Jod3n why do you say that

[@Champagneyear]

Yeah how is this a career

[@brandiapickett2113]

*Certified Surgical Technologist

[@sophielouise6632]

I thought the guy on the thumbnail was John Cena had to look twice 😂😂

[@roysolid2]

I love my work as OR Tech ....😊

[@akagrace2190]

Hello please can i become a chirurgien after my mater in operation theatre ???

[@dianahkwamboka6188]

God bless the works of my hands theatre technicians in the room

[@butalina]

I am a former U.S. Army Combat Medic...Went on to become a 91D O.R. Tech....stationed in Fort Sam Houston Texas...William Beaumont Army medical Center Texas...Onto Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma Washington...The to Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu Hawaii...

[@Novemberrain111]

Was a CST for 20 years. I dont miss it. Well I do miss the patients but not the screaming ego crazy Doctors

[@UTP504]

Damn, was there any way to hold the doctors accountable for screaming and being unprofessional??

[@1030JMAC]

I'm currently going to school for surgical tech. We have not gotten to the instruments yet and was wondering if they were difficult to learn? Also, before each surgery do you get a list of ALL the instruments you will need for the surgery so you can set them out and the order the surgeon will usually use them in?

[@frame3139]

I'm a Tech at a Trauma Hospital in St.Louis and a clinical on site instructor. Every surgeon has preference cards, so you'll know what they like as it pertains to instuments, suture, etc. Like anything else in takes awhile to learn instrumentation, once a student gets to me I tell them it takes about 3 years when you finally start to feel comfortable.

[@frame3139]

***** yes, THREE years once you get a job...... you have no idea how much you need to know. Cardio Thoracic, General, Obgyn. GU, ENT, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Neurology, are few of the specialty, now take 20-30 Surgeons outa each specialty and their particular ways to do say a Gallbladder, now add 30-50 diff procedures per specialty...... THREE years was being optimistic, more like 4 but don't wanna freak anyone out

[@titoporres9304]

Frame 313 I just finished uni for prelaw but I want to switch to a surgical tech. Is there a job or position I should start with?

[@scrubtek75]

It really depends on what you do. But to start getting a bit comfortable, it took me about 2 years. By the 5th years, I was very comfortable. But you then have your weak spots or the specialties that you usually don't go in. But once you are comfortable, you get new surgeons, new instruments, and you have to remember that every single surgeon does their specific surgery their way. So that is another thing to memorize. So it's never ending.But then again, you have Doctor Preference Cards or your memory

[@shanelblount7553]

Tito Porres I have a BA in criminal justice pre-law & also decided to skip law school & get a surgical tech degree also. at least I know i’m not the only one who has a drastic change in majors :) good luck!!

[@lovejesuschristlovejesus3398]

Wow surgeons must be really angry people for everyone to keep reminding students that surgeons might get angry.

[@PianoPlayah]

I work on the outpatient clinical floor. When communicating with our surgeons we always have.... conflicts regarding their egos. They aren’t even nice to our doctors on our side. (The author of this comment is not the opinion of this account owner)

[@TheseYeahThese]

Cause it's frustrating dealing with really dumb people in such a serious situation

[@envynibbins6527]

(Hear)some time things happen thats out of our control everyone one wants to be the controller of some one eles ,and sometimes we have to patien

[@chrisj8389]

How can i became a anesthesia tech in USA?

[@scrubtek75]

Well, we aren't technicians. We are Surgical Technologists. There are so many things wrong in this video that bothered me. One major thing that I noticed was the tech and the nurse counting, yet the nurse was NEVER looking at the instrumentation while counting. I guess she is that good that she memorized the back table and knows where all the instruments are. Therefore, nothing will be left in. That's just me. But as reading many of the comments, there is so much to learn and every single day you learn something. It is very rewarding of what you. It is something that I am glad I have done.

[@soumimandal6823]

scrubtek75 what's the pay for this job? I'm an OTT student.

[@scrubtek75]

It really depends where you live. It can range from starting as low as $15 and the median across the country is about $21. You can look up online. It really varies...

[@imnothing9745]

Hi.after my Fsc am thinking 2 do bs surgery what will be my work I mean my job after completing bs surgery like I will be assisting surgeons in operation or what else.& kindly help me am bit confused can i do MSc in surgery after bs surgery .cox I don't want 2 assist doctors I want 2 be a part of surgeons & operation.plx I will be v.thankful thankful 2 u

[@chanta6116]

Jayson M What are area us that? I'm looking to start the program

[@elizabethm3327]

Surgical Technicians graduate to get a diploma. Surgical Technologists graduate to get an Associate's degree. Both are valid well-earned titles.

[@donttrip2599]

So do you set up the room and pass out tools to the Dr or do go in hands on

[@lupaphormy1125]

If surgeon tells you to.

[@lindacarter4543]

Very good video on the career surgical tech.

[@alvinarcena7408]

How can I be a CST from my country the Philippines?

[@mohammadfazlollahzadeh163]

Hi. i'm studying for a bachelor's degree in operating room technology in Iran. Can anyone explain me about this field in European or American universities? thank you

[@Kminaninrevilo]

In the US this particular job is call a surgical technologist or surgical tech and this position does not require a bachelors or university degree at all. You’ll have to attend a surgical tech program that typically take no more than two years to complete. After completion of a surgical tech program you’ll have to get certified through a national surgical tech organization. It’s pretty simple.

[@mohammadfazlollahzadeh163]

@@Kminaninrevilo Thank you Jordyn for your helpful answer. ❤️

[@mohammadfazlollahzadeh163]

@@Kminaninrevilo and can we have a talk about it's details in somewhere like instagram if you don't mind!?

[@mohammadfazlollahzadeh163]

@Negar بعنوان یه رشته از علوم پزشکی مطابق رویاهامون نبود وقتی وارد دانشگاه شدیم. اما بعنوان یه تجربه میتونم بگم ارزششو داشت الان که سال اخرم

[@jazx.thatgurl]

me a 15 year old watching videos like this bc this is want i wanna do

[@dhararamoliya3984]

How to get job??

[@mr.pratik_chandewar5001]

U can told me scope in future It's best or bad

[@bobomee]

how much do surgical tech make?

[@twixtwixxerz]

Depends on where u work! I live in Louisiana & was working in Covington & made 16.84 (I'm a new grad) so the more experience u have, the more u get paid! A hospital in New Orleans, pays 21 something! So it really all depends on experience, whether you are certified, the hospital u work for, it also can depend on the department u work in & also if u work day versus night & also if u are full time or PRN! It depends on lots of things lol!

[@scrubtek75]

salary.com

[@stevewilson7560]

Sod all in the UK

[@Gauravkumar-vq9dg]

Say anyone about the" salary "plz

[@jacquelinengigi5189]

It's a very good job

[@Brains60099]

operating room technician is different from surgical technician ?

[@Novemberrain111]

Samething

[@Brains60099]

@Novemberrain111 OK I see

[@kaursandhu1087]

Hello sir there is any entrace test for operating room technician job for foreigners

[@komaldawkhar1967]

sir ot diploma ke bhadh aur kya kya kr sakte hai

[@TonyStark-cv5vd]

I wonder how they remove bloody gloves? After surgery.

[@casualrebel4720]

Tony Stark Take the first glove off with your other gloved hand, ball it up, then grab under the other glove and pull up.

[@TonyStark-cv5vd]

no i mean--

[@scrubtek75]

correct way- and this is why you should always wear 2 pairs of gloves. First pair you throw out once surgery is over, Then the 2nd pair is to put on dressings on the patient, so you're not putting bloody dressing on a clean patient. Next, with the 2nd pair on still, you take off your gown from the back. As your doing that and have gotten to the hand parts, you use your thumbs from the inside and help from the outside with the "clean" glove to help stabilize and take out and do the same to the other side. and then you grab your gown with your gloves loosely on and you have everything that you're touching from the inside and just throw it away. It's really easy when you get it do it a lot.

[@TheBLACKKING25]

Tony Stark You remove your gloves by using one gloved hand to grab the outside surface of the other gloved hand, near the bottom. Then you pull up and slide the glove off. Now with your ungloved hand stick two fingers under the gloves of your other hands and push them up and off. You should obviously never touch the soiled parts and doing it with this method perfects advoidance of infection.

[@cbeautynblue19]

@Abdifatah Grass Im in school at moment majoring in nursing I want to earn my bachelors degree so that more doors of opportunity are open to me

[@ZCdmnck]

Changing career to surgical tech, how much is the highest amount pay?

[@frame3139]

I'm one, I'm also a instructor. Depends on where in the country. Not sure what the starting salary is now, but personally I make more than newer RN's. You can make pretty good money especially when you pick up extra call......

[@ZCdmnck]

Is it true that Hospitals have programs where we can study and I guess work for them? do you know something about that? how would I find information about that?

[@frame3139]

Cindy no. you have to go to an ACCREDITED Surgical Technology program.

[@FrostyBoom38]

Actually you can. Depending on the hospital and healthcare system. You can't "work" as an OR Tech until you've finished your training in the accredited program, but I work in Patient Registration for the hospital near me and am beginning a OR tech program sponsored by my hospital. After which, i'll have a job in OR as a tech.

[@frame3139]

***** reread his post, DEGREE at College while working at a Hospital, Hospital pays for degree in return graduate owes Hospital 2-3 years as a employee

[@cbeautynblue19]

Looks like an incredible career =)

[@scrubtek75]

DO IT!! Get your BSN in nursing. Get your RN and work in the OR and become an RNFA

[@ccoop3774]

scrubtek75, not all states recognize first assist, SC doesn't. I'm an RN. I circulated, scrubbed and assisted.

[@mubeshirali5710]

i am o.t.t i need a job of o.t.t plzzz inform me for job [e-mail]

[@sonimotive]

I did operation technician 2 year diploma course in india i want to job sir

[@stevewilson7560]

Shivam Soni I did my OR training in 1985, qualified in 1987, and I’m still in theatre, whether doing Scrub, Anaesthetics or recovery, 34 years and going strong

[@sarahjudson8474]

I took my national boards...Im a CST not a surgical technician..how insulting...for 52 years its like calling registered nurses just nurse

[@beemocha]

Awesome

[@RiPP2_The_Core]

these people are fuckin awesome

[@انجيفاني-ل3س]

قناتك جميله ليه موقفها

[@envynibbins6527]

(Here)Drew

[@anus26]

I do this job and it's fun. I play practical jokes. I once popped a squeaky toy inside a patient and the surgeon closed the wound without seeing it. Every time the patient sat up, he squeaked which was really funny.

[@sayreleisinger2769]

+Anus I'm sure the patient appreciates your sense of humor!

[@frame3139]

you're full of shit, I'm a instuctor, first off you'd NEVER got the fuckin toy on the surgical field, given everything is STERILE and we count EVERYTHING before incision.........fuckin douche

[@a_wise_young_man752]

There's always one fucker who has had a sense of humour bypass.

[@sj505]

Anus Awful. And you wonder why patients feel that our country puts people with too little education and dedication to prep and help with our surgeries. You should have to have an RNS and the extra traini g to assist with surgeries.

[@sj505]

John Stots You never no. But, I also think that all people involved in a persons surgery should have more education. Seems that car mechanics have more education now days. In our state beauticians do for sure.

[@envynibbins6527]

(Wick)

[@armandacosta1914]

it sucks don't do it

[@aprrilsenpai6570]

Why

[@cbeautynblue19]

@Abdifatah Grass Im in school at moment majoring in nursing I want to earn my bachelors degree so that more doors of opportunity are open to me