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You know those nightmares where you show up to an exam and realize you studied the wrong material? For surgical tech students, that anxiety hits

Hospitals, surgery centers, and medical offices are competing for people who can step into critical roles without months of onboarding or years

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