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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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Happy National Surgical Technologist Week! Let’s celebrate you by sharing the amazing stories we all have from our time in the operating room.
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Help is only three numbers away
Today marks the activation of the national crisis line for those who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Similar to 911, 988 is a direct link to mental health counselors. This is an incredible advancement in the prevention of suicide.
According to an article posted July 16, 2022, in CNN, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has partnered with Vibrant Emotional Health to operate the 988 crisis hotline.
988: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline launches new 3-digit number
AST, and The Scrub Life Podcast, have resources also linked specifically relating to the mental health of healthcare workers.
Mental Health and the Surgical Technologist – Chris Blevins
To listen to our episode on the importance of Taking care of our own mental health and the struggles many of us fight through every day, featuring Tammy Pearson, CST, CSFA, FAST click on the link below:
Breaking the Stigma on Mental Health with Tammy Pearson, CST, CSFA, FAST
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Calling all CSTs and CSFAs! Your input is needed for the NBSTSA Job Task Analysis Survey. The data gathered helps to mold the future of our CST and CSFA exams. Learn how the survey was created from two members of the Job Task Analysis committee, Emily Runions, CST, FAST and Dave Blevins, CST, CSFA, FAST.
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