What’s to Come for Surgical Techs in 2023 and Beyond
The New Year is often a time to evaluate new goals and where you hope you are professionally and personally going into the next year. As 2022 wraps up and we head into 2023, here’s what to know about working as a surgical tech. Surgical Tech Job Prospects Like most jobs in health care, working […]
5 Tips for Achieving Better Work-Life Balance as a Healthcare Professional
Healthcare workers often face demanding jobs and unique work stress. One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaiser Family Foundation and the Washington Post conducted a survey among healthcare workers. 55% of those surveyed reported feeling burned out, and 49% felt anxious. These are high numbers, and healthcare workers must strive to achieve a healthy work-life […]
New Year, New Career: How to Become a Surgical Tech in 2023
The beginning of the holiday season means a new year is right around the corner. If a new healthcare career is one of your goals for 2023, consider becoming a surgical technologist. Why Become a Surgical Technologist A surgical technologist position is a good healthcare career choice if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment […]
Coping with Compassion Fatigue—Tips for Medical Professionals
Working in healthcare is stressful. Hospitals are open year-round and around the clock, and those who work in healthcare see patients at some of their worst moments. The schedule and job often require tremendous amounts of compassion—which the best healthcare workers are known for. However, even the best healthcare workers can experience burnout and compassion […]
Are Hospital Jobs the Only Option for Surgical Techs?
Hospitals are important places. Open 365 days a year, 24/7, they provide a place for healthcare services whenever needed. However, if you are an employee at a hospital, you are likely required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You may also take call and be called into work when there are emergencies or staffing needs. […]
Working Over the Holidays? How To Make the Most of It
Working in healthcare often means working holidays. While working holidays can be challenging, there are ways to make the best of it. Here are a few tried and true ways to bring extra cheer to those holiday shifts. Make it Festive Understand which decorations are allowed and not allowed where you work. For example, some […]