The role of a surgical technologist is pivotal, especially in emergency healthcare units and surgical centers as they have a critical role throughout the surgical procedure. They assist surgeons and surgical assistants in successfully conducting surgeries. With the right skilled surgical technologist, facilities can minimize mishaps during surgeries and enhance patient outcomes. This has increased […]
Best practices for hiring surgical technologists: a guide for facilities
Surgical technologists are allied healthcare professionals working full-time in operation theatres and assisting surgeons by equipping the operation room and patients to have surgery. Though the role of a surgical technologist is not directly hands-on like that of surgical assistants, they do all the preparatory arrangements, including safety checks, monitoring patient vital signs, and handing […]
Developing effective hiring strategies for surgical technologists
Surgical technologists play a pivotal role in equipping the operation theatre and patients for surgery as per the safety standards. However, the nature of their work and rotatable shifts are impeding the work-life balance of most surgical technologists, leading them to exit the labor force due to burnout issues. According to the US Bureau of […]