The Scrub Life Podcast
By Chris Blevins
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Celebrating Students - Northwestern Michigan College
Listen to Chris Blevins’s interview with the students in regard to completing the podcast group assignment in school. We speak about the assignment, school, clinical, and what exciting things are going to happen in their future!
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Sacrifice & Service - Daniel Carton, Retired US Army Special Forces Warrant Officer
Retired US Army Special Forces Warrant Officer currently serving as the Director Of Operations for Apiary Medical Inc., a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Daniel Carlton, speaks with Chris Blevins about his journey through the active duty military, recovering from grave injuries, and how he took the lessons learned to serve our medical community.
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Through the Eyes of Katie Mayo
Join us for a new episode as we dive into the window of a surgical soul! Katie Mayo, CST, is an avid ophthalmic surgical technologist. We are so lucky to have Katie share her vast knowledge and infectious passion!
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Spooktacular Halloween Episode!
Come celebrate Halloween with The Scrub Life Podcast! Superstitions of the operating room, ghosts that roam the halls, and hospitals haunted forever...
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Reflections of a Mayo CST with John Hadley
Have you ever wondered what being a Certified Surgical Technologist at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is like? Join Chris Blevins as she interviews John Hadley about his time on the Mayo cardiovascular team. John Hadley, RN, CST is the Program Chair/Professor Des Moines Area Community College and President of the Iowa State Assembly for AST.
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Meet Dr. Jacci Tomsic, MD!
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The First Time I Ever...
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What AST IS Doing for You Lately
Join us to learn about what happens after the AST National Conference and meet the CSTs serving our profession. In this episode, we speak with Kevin Craycraft, President of Association of Surgical Technologists, Lisa Day, Chair of the State Assembly Leadership Committee, Chris Blevins, Chair of the Education and Professional Standards Committee, Ruth Borah, Chair of the Bylaws, Resolutions, and Parliamentary Procedures Committee, and Alisia Pooley, Delegate from New York. Let's learn what AST IS doing for you lately!
Hank Balch - Beyond Clean & The Sterile Processing Microcredential
Listen to Chris Blevins discuss the Sterile Processing Microcredential with Hank Balch of BeyondClean.net
The Scrub Life Podcast, in partnership with the Association of Surgical Technologists, proudly presents an episode featuring our guest, Hank Balch, founder of BeyondClean.net. Beyond Clean is a major resource for all things Sterile Processing to include CE opportunities, learning resources through their podcast and YouTube channels, and consulting opportunities to assist sterile processing departments across the country hone best practices. Tune in to hear about the Beyond Clean Sterile Processing Microcredential for Healthcare Workers. #wefightdirty
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Tim Danico - Passion for Pediatrics
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Chris Ahearn: An Initial Accreditation Story - Rebroadcast
Throwback to my awesome conversation with Chris Ahearn and his experiences with initial accreditation. Celebrating Chris's article for the ARC/STSA July 2022 Newsletter "Surgery in Space: The CST and Their Role in Problem Solving".
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NBSTSA Job Task Analysis Survey - Your Voice Matters! Featuring Emily Runions, CST, FAST and Dave Blevins, CST, CSFA, FAST
Throw Back Thursday - COVID in Layman's Terms
This is a fitting Throw Back Thursday episode because COVID hit home!!! Enjoy Chris on her soapbox explaining the COVID vaccine in laymen's terms.
Breaking the Stigma on Mental Health with Tammy Pearson , CST, CSFA, FAST - Season 6 Finale
Let's get real, raw, and personal about Mental Health! May is Mental Health Month and to support this great endeavor, please listen to an intimate conversation between Chris Blevins and Tammy Pearson. For show notes, resources, and information about past episodes, please go to www.thescrublifepodcast.com
If you, or a loved one needs help immediately, please text "NAMI" to 741-741 or dial: 1-800-950-NAMI
Season 6: Episode 10 - Incision - Improving Surgical Performance through Enhanced Digital Training
Incision is helping surgical professionals through high quality digital training for surgeons, residents, surgical technologists, the entire operative team through the visualization, learning modules and annotated procedures steps on their mobile friendly platforms. Listen to the episode now, to learn about the "Netflix of Surgery"!
For more information about Incision, click HERE to visit the website Incision.care and, specific to the options for Surgical Technology Programs, please visit www.incision.care/surgicaltechnology.
For Sales Information, please reach out to Jass Somers, at Somers@incision.care or Jesse Berdowski, at Berdowski@incision.care
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Season 6: Episode 9 - Stranger Danger & Growing Up with Bill Vansyckle, Private Investigator
Season 6: Episode 8 - Libby McCrae and Janice Grewatz Blowing Up the Core Curriculum
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Season 6: Episode 7 - Celebrate Surgical Assistants Appreciation Week with Jason Bonavito, CST, CSFA
First of all, a big congratulations to the National Surgical Assistant Association and the Association of Surgical Assistants on the inaugural celebration of National Surgical Assistant Week, April 19-23, 2022!
Please join me in getting to know Jason Bonavito, President of Surgical Alliance, LLC, in Charleston, SC. Jason is a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant who serves on the South Carolina AST State Assembly Board of Directors.
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Season 6: Episode 6 - What is a Surgical Technologist?
Join Chris Blevins and Stephanie Austin as they discuss "What is a Surgical Technologist?" This episode is meant to be a tool for sharing and educating the general public and potential students for Surgical Technology Programs. Chris and Stephanie discuss what a typical surgical technology program contains, as well as, a day in the life of a working CST.
Please use this episode to share with HOSA organizations, Career Fairs, or any marketing avenues for Surgical Technology Programs. If you, or someone you know, has always wanted to work in surgery, but are not sure how this episode is for you!
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You Can Do It, Too! - Stephanie Austin, MA, BAS, CST, FAST and her Educational Journey
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Season 6: Episode 4 - South College Student Capstone Projects
Let's go! Support seniors of the South College Surgical Technology Program and listen to their group project episodes. Anastasia, Alyssa, and Emily start us off with their take on The Surg Tech Student Experience. Then Jessie and Madison discuss the Unprofessional Banter in the OR. For more information on South College's Surg Tech Program and show notes, please visit our webpage:
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Bonus Episode - AST's Legislative Efforts Webinar Commentary
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Season 6: Episode 3 - How To Use This Podcast
Season 6: Episode 2 - The Fight to Stop Oregon House Bill 4106
Urgent! Please listen to this time-sensitive episode of The Scrub Life Podcast. We are featuring Amy Aldus, Angie Hansen, and Doug Dreese from Oregon as they fight to prevent HB 4106 from being approved by the Senate Healthcare Committee. Listen and share!
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Season 6: Episode 1 - Theator, tackling variability in the OR with Surgical Intelligence
I can't wait for you to hear more about Theator, Dr. Wolf, and the future of surgical education!
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Season 5: Episode 7 - Getting to know Mel Angelisanti!
It is my utmost pleasure to introduce someone whom is an asset to the world of Surgical Technology, not to mention just an amazing human being! In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Mel's journey through becoming a CST, CSFA, Educator, and then, to being an asset to educators across the country with Surgical Science.
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Season 5: Episode 6 - Becoming an Associate Degree Program with T.C. Parker
T. C. Parker, Surgical Technology Program Director - Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia, gives her recollection, advice, and encouragement on transitioning your program from certificate/diploma to an associate degree.
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Season 5: Episode 5 - Surgical Missions with Cindy Shortt
Cindy Shortt has served on surgical mission trips through BMDMI since 2015, operating on the wonderful people of Guiamaca, Honduras, and surrounding areas. She shares her passion, experiences, and reflections in this episode that will warm your heart and fill your soul!
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An Initial Accreditation Story w/Chris Ahearn
Chris Ahearn, Director of the Suffolk County Community College Surgical Technology Program - New York shares his experience and insight through obtaining CAAHEP Initial Accreditation.
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Season 5: Episode 3 - A Conversation with Kevin Craycraft, CST, FAST, President-AST
Happy National Surgical Technologist Week! What better way to kick off a week, celebrating all of you, than Kevin Craycraft! Kevin is President of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and the Surgical Technology Program Coordinator for Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Kentucky.
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Interview with Ron Kruzel and Grant Wilson
It is my pleasure to introduce the exciting second episode of Season 5! Listen as Ron Kruzel, Grant Wilson and I discuss the Standards & Guidelines Revisions currently in public comment, as well as, a host of other hot topics in the world of Surgical Technology.
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Click on the link to read the CAAHEP & ARC/STSA SIG's for Revision:
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Also, check out the message and timeline from Ron Kruzel, ARC/STSA's Executive Director:
https://arcstsa.org/message-from-the-executive-director-updates-to-keep-on-your-radar/
Announcement!
COVID - Vaccines and Masks in Laymen's Terms
This episode features information about the COVID-19 vaccinations, masks, and fear of the unknown. For reference material, please visit thescrublifepodcast@wordpress.com. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts, please contact us at thescrublifepodcast@outlook.com.
Bonus Episode: Reflections of a Post-Pandemic Educator/CST
This bonus episode is a journey into vulnerability and reflections on the personal effects the past year has had on Chris Blevins (BIO), director, Surgical Technology Program, Tarrant County College, Ft. Worth, Texas.
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Season 4: Final of the Season Episode Seven - Renal Transplantation
Jennifer, Michelle, and Stephanie - students in the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program Class of 2021 gathered wonderful people to interview and will ask them questions about Renal Transplants. Questions will be split between three perspectives, a patient, a donor, and a certified surgical first assist.
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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Season 4: Episode Six - Evil Surgeons
Jamie, Jocelyn, and Stoney - students in the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program Class of 2021 will be discussing “evil” surgeons, and how these incidents could have possibly been avoided if the surgical team was more aware and used their surgical conscience.
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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Season 4: Episode Five - Being a Student in the OR
Fabiola, Maria, and Yazmin - students in the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program Class of 2021 will speak about being the "new kid on the block" in the operating room to include their expectations, what really happens, and the skills they've learned.
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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Season 4: Episode Four - Orthopedic Surgery
Karina, Kelsey, and Stephany, students in the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program Class of 2021, will be touching on the topic of orthopedic surgery. Learn about the most common breaks, reasons for joint damage and why/when amputations must be performed.
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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For more information on the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program, please visit bit.ly/tccsurgtech.
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Season 4: Episode Three - CSTs and Surgical Conscience
Michala, Elizabeth, and Alondra - students in the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program Class of 2021 will speak about the OR team, and their responsibilities, along with their thoughts on the ideas of surgical consciousness, and how it relates to patient safety.
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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For more information on the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program, please visit bit.ly/tccsurgtech.
Episode notes and research references may be found on https://thescrublifepodcast.wordpress.com/2021/05/21/season-4-episode-three/
Season 4: Episode Two - History of Surgical Technology
Stephanie, Tara, and Diana - Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program Class of 2021 students will talk about the history of surgical technologists and how areas of medical professions relate to it, dating back from ancient cultures to today's period of modern technology.
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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Season 4: Episode One - COVID Effects on Healthcare
Caroline, Mayce, and Kimberly - Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program Class of 2021 students podcast episode based on the umbrella topic of COVID 19 in the world of surgery. Caroline will speak first about lung transplants for patients with severe COVID symptoms. Mayce will be interviewing her mother who is an NP and a midwife who works in the hospital. Kimberly will interview two prior TCC Surgical Tech students that are now employed: Karla and Shalee.
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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For more information on the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program, please visit bit.ly/tccsurgtech.
Episode notes and research references may be found on https://thescrublifepodcast.wordpress.com/2021/05/21/season-4-episode-one/
Introduction to Season 4 - Class of 2021
Season 4 of The Scrub Life Podcast features 7 episodes created by the Class of 2021. All episodes are available now!
A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Episodes are created by the seniors in Tarrant County College's Surgical Technology Program.
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For more information on the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program, please visit bit.ly/tccsurgtech.
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Season 3: Episode Three: Under the Knife
Please enjoy listening to our final episode of the season 3 featuring Karla Ortiz, Shalee Walls and Ana Karen Zuniga from the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Class of 2020! Under the Knife: an interview with Tiffany Stanton! Follow us on Instagram #tccsurgtech and Facebook @thescrublifepodcast
Season 3: Episode Two: 20 Years of Surgical Change
Please enjoy listening to Jose Mendez, Elizabeth Garcia and Mary Edgerson as they discuss the changes in surgery of the past 20 year. We'd love to hear from you! www.tccd.edu/surgicaltechnology, Christina.Blevins@tccd.edu, @thescrublifepodcast or check out our Instagram page #tccsurgtech
Season 3: Episode One: Surgical Nightmares
Welcome to Season 3 of The Scrub Life: a podcast for Surgical Technologists! This season features 3 episodes from the Class of 2020. Please enjoy Episode One: Surgical Nightmares created by Rashna Khaliq, Sabrina Martinez and Christa Carr. #tccsurgtech
TCC Surg Tech Class of 2018 Series: Final Episode
TCC Surg Tech Class of 2018 Series: Episode 6
TCC Surg Tech Series Class of 2018: Episode 5