The Refractory Podcast

The truth on real pay for fresh out of school students, this podcast is for learning purposes I always encourage for listeners to do there due diligence in research.  www.ast.org for pay info with regards to your state and any upcoming events.  Hope this episode is helpful

For those that are getting ready to start your clinicals or you are in your clinicals, hang in there stay strong, persist, observe, learn and do and you will live through this experience. Just remember we have all gone through this, this is how we learn and grow is through our errors, and accomplishments, never give up because humanity needs people like us. STAY STRONG, STAY POSITIVE, YOU GOT THIS, YOU ARE A WARRIOR, YOU ARE A HEALER YOU LOVE HUMANITY AND YOU LOVE TO HELP AND CARE FOR OTHERS. KEEP PUSHING AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD. here is my email: [email protected] on anchor URL: anchor.fm/michelle-castellanos                                  You can also support my podcast on anchor google: www.google.com/podcast  Thank you for watchin this episode please me share this link to anyone you think may need these words of encouragement.

Surgical consciousness is ability to speak up when aseptic technique is broken as well as correcting it. Our negligence can cause a delayed, prolonged recovery for patients and can have a severe physical impact for them and their loved ones. Always remember your theory and practice so that your patient can receive excellent care. Always be willing to grow and learn, stay positive stay cool. Email. [email protected] please help support my channel so that I can continue with more content.

A little insight, this is how you can prepare for surgical procedure called inguinal hernia. What to look for in a preference card and to pull. Common items used and a little more insightful surgical technologist hack... stay tuned for more.

Hello everybody, in this episode  I will discuss the basics of the basic GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY.  I will be discussing laparoscopy packs, trays, and set-ups, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me @[email protected] Become a supporter of the Refractory Podcast by subscribing or making any contribution, this will help maintain this podcast up and running. I really appreciate the support  Thank you for listening and staying tuned to the Refractory Podcast the everything and anything podcast! I am NOW on ANCHOR, BREAKER, GOOGLE PODCAST. POCKET CASTS, RADIO PUBLIC, & SPOTIFY 

WHAT IS AN EX. LAP?  An exploratory Laparotomy is a consented surgical procedure into the abdominal cavity through a midline incision. This procedure is worded vaguely due to the many possibilities that can bring pain and discomfort to a patient. This is why we, the Surgical Technologist have to prepare for the worst so that your base is covered. This episode will cover basic packs, drapes, instruments trays, soft supplies, suture, dressings, and drains. We will also be discussing different stapling devices used for these kinds of cases, so if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via the Anchor message board or any other social media. Email: [email protected] Please help support this podcast at the Refractory Podcast with any donations so that I may continue to post more episodes Thank you Stay tuned for more episodes

In this episode, I discuss my experiences from enrolling in a private college, my ups and downs in the Surgical Technology Program as well as my achievements through Internship at a huge teaching facility in Los Angeles, Ca.  I give tips and points on how to be a successful student trying to adapt and absorb huge amounts of information in such a short period of time. This profession's technology is constantly evolving which makes it even more intriguing, so students please do not feel like an outcast because believe it or not we have all been through what you are currently going through or preparing to go through. All I can say is stay strong and trust in the theory you have learned and apply it in the field, if you fail, you get up and do it again until you get comfortable and be prepared at all times. Surgery can go south real quickly so be prepared for the unexpected, always. Hopefully, you enjoyed this podcast and found it informative, I will be posting basic setups and understanding of various surgical procedures such as Laparoscopic vs. Open, Orthopedic basic set-ups, trays, and concepts, and much, much more.  contact info: [email protected] www. sterilecoreprep.com Please subscribe and help support this channel so that I may continue to podcast more information on Surgical Technology. Stay tuned for the next episode.    

In episode 2,  I will be discussing the following: Certify, Association & Accreditation Bodies for the Surgical Technology Program.  Certifying bodies:   NBSTSA Surgical Technologist; NATIONAL BOARD OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AND SURGICAL ASSISTING www.nbstsa.org   NCCT; NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPETENCY TESTING. www.ncctinc.com/certification/tsc  The Association for Surgical Technology is: AST, this is where you can purchase a membership and receive monthly literature on upcoming events, research. innovative medical technology, new surgical procedures, Ce's, and much more. Website: www.AST.org The Accreditation body for the Surgical Technology program is: CAAHEP; The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs for more info please visit www.caahep.org  Also, look into the ARC/STSA for more information. website: www.arcstsa.org  You can contact me via anchor messages or email me at [email protected]  Please help support "The Refactory Podcast"  by any donations. Thank you for listening stay tuned for the next episode...

The routes that you can take to become a Surgical Technologist, can either be through a 2-year college or a private college such as American Career College, CNI, Concorde, and many many more etc., Things to look for in a private college is making sure that the private college of your choosing is State certified for that particular program or you will never be able to sit for the State exam. Please do your due diligence and research the schools that you want to attend.  Here is the main certifying body @ https://www.ast.org/ If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] Stay tuned for the next episode..