The operating room doesn't care about your hiring timeline. When a surgical tech calls out sick, and you've got three ORs running simultaneously, that gap is a $62-per-minute hemorrhage of resources, according to a 2023 analysis by the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Yet the solution isn't throwing money at travel agencies or poaching talent from competitors. It actually sits within two acronyms: Surgical Technology (ST) and Multi-Based Competency (MBC) training.
The operating room doesn't care about your hiring timeline. When a surgical tech calls out sick, and you've got three ORs running simultaneously,
The surgical tech shortage hit 15,000 unfilled positions in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, thousands of eligible
The operating room door swings open at 6:47 AM, and there stands Marcus, a former warehouse worker who's about to assist in his first spinal
With medical coding and billing, you could earn more than some nurses without ever touching a bedpan. While everyone's chasing traditional healthcare
Coders could get by with a good eye for detail and a trusty ICD manual. In 2026, AI reads charts, value-based care impacts reimbursement, and
The salary gap between surgical technologists in different states can be as dramatic as comparing a Honda Civic payment to a Tesla lease. While
Walk into most operating rooms, and you'll spot the surgeon, maybe the anesthesiologist, and definitely the nurses. But ask a patient who prepped
You can memorize every instrument name, ace every sterilization protocol, and still freeze the first time a surgeon snaps their fingers, expecting
Where you work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) affects far more than your job title. It shapes the behaviors you’ll focus on, the p
As the need for compassionate behavioral support continues to grow, employers are looking for professionals with verified skills in Applied Behavior
As the need for compassionate behavioral support continues to grow, employers are looking for professionals with verified skills in Applied Behavior
As the need for compassionate behavioral support continues to grow, employers are looking for professionals with verified skills in Applied Behavior
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