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Dec 21, 2014 | 12:00 pm
In the operating room, surgical techs are the surgeon’s right hand man. There may be an assistant across from the surgeon, hired privately. As a surgical tech who is in charge of the instrument tray, it is his or her responsibility to tend to the surgeon and assistant’s needs. This job requires forethought, before, during and after the procedure, about what the surgical technologist will do to implement safety and caution for himself and others. Passing Sharps People with weak hand-eye coordination will be affected with fine motor skills, and may have trouble gripping things and aiming. With lifelong diseases... Read more...
Dec 21, 2014 | 11:00 am
As a nurse, you will be performing a large variety of tasks, so the patient can be happy and satisfied. However, you should know that there are various types of nursing jobs that range from nurse midwife to licensed vocational nurse. The type of nurse you become depends greatly on the nursing degree you complete. The higher the degree, the better the nursing job will be. If you’re still confused and don’t know what job and specialization to choose, you should explore the different nursing jobs listed below. Registered Nurse This is probably the most common nursing job. You will... Read more...
Dec 21, 2014 | 10:00 am
As a dental hygienist, you are going to work in the office of a dentist and your training will include concepts, skills and techniques regarding the dental care domain. If you want to become a dental hygienist, you should know that your main duty would be to clean the teeth of patients and teach them how to maintain the proper dental hygiene. If you’re interested in a healthcare job and if you like working with people, then this might be a great profession for you. Short Overview Licensed dentists always supervise the dental hygienists, and they cannot perform a dentist’s... Read more...
Dec 21, 2014 | 9:00 am
You’ve seen them on TV shows helping the police solve crimes, but the career of forensic nurse is anything but fiction. Forensic nursing works in a liaison relationship between health care and law enforcement, the same forensic nurse may help treat an assault victim then head out to investigate the crime scene. Some forensic nurses also act as victim advocates, and help provide health care services in correctional facilities. Forensic nursing is one of the most challenging nursing specialties, but if the idea of being a forensic nurse appeals to you, we’ve put together an overview of what to expect... Read more...
Dec 21, 2014 | 8:00 am
Pediatric oncology deals with adolescent, child and infant patients who suffer from blood disorders or cancer. The pediatric oncologists must graduate from medical school and afterwards, they need to pursue a residency in pediatrics that lasts 3 years. Then, they are required to complete a pediatric oncology-hematology fellowship that lasts another 3 years. This job might be quite difficult at times, because you will have to work with young children who, instead of playing and having fun, need to go to chemotherapy. Your main role will be supporting these kids and their families, to encourage them and make them laugh.... Read more...
Dec 20, 2014 | 12:00 pm
The healthcare system in the U.S. has been changing at an astronomical pace over the last few years. Technology, politics, healthcare advancements, and socio-economic factors have all played a part in the expansion of healthcare to the point where the current healthcare system can be more complicated and confusing than ever. Those seeking healthcare and already enrolled in healthcare benefits both face a challenging road to understand what healthcare has to offer and how to obtain it. In addition, the healthcare system now offers an amazing variety of treatments and medications designed to allow patients to live longer and have... Read more...
Dec 20, 2014 | 11:00 am
Gaining access to the heart through a vessel has become a state of the art tool for diagnosing and treating heart conditions in the body. A long, thin, flexible tube called a catheter is put into a blood vessel in your arm, groin (upper thigh), or neck and threaded to your heart. Through the catheter, your doctor can do diagnostic tests and treatments on your heart. History For the last 4 centuries, mighty men of medicine have been intrigued by defining ways to gain access to the heart through minimally invasive procedures that would change the course of history in... Read more...
Dec 20, 2014 | 10:00 am
If you are interested in becoming a radiologic technologist then you will likely look into attending a radiology programs. Since radiation can be a dangerous thing to work with, you may be wondering what safe radiation practices will you learn in a radiology program. We’ve put together an overview of some elements of radiation protection that you’ll learn as you pursue your career in radiology. Radiology Program Overview While some technologists will pursue a bachelor’s degree, most opt for the associate’s degree in radiologic technology. These programs normally require two years to complete and most community colleges and technology schools... Read more...
Dec 20, 2014 | 9:00 am
The Sterile Environment The operating room technician or technologist, depending on degree of education, performs one of the most vital functions in pre-operative and post-operative procedures. It is the job of the operating room technician to prepare the operating room, ensure all the necessary surgical tools and supplies are sterile and ready for use, keep track of all items during surgery to make sure none are misplaced, provide any assistance needed during surgery, deliver the patient to recovery, and clean up the operating room after surgery. Creating a sterile environment involves practicing a number of safeguards to prevent the introduction... Read more...
Dec 20, 2014 | 8:00 am
Is there a way to tell a nurse from everyone else when he or she is off duty? The truth is it is entirely possible to know if a person is a nurse just by noticing a few physical or behavioral differences. Few other professions offer the same complicated mixture of stress, compassion, intelligence, fortitude, and commitment as that of a nurse. The same traits that make a nurse successful in his or her profession are the same characteristics that eventually leave such a mark that it can be easy to pick a nurse out of a crowd of strangers.... Read more...
