The Scrub Life Podcast
by Chris Blevins
We have recently teamed up with AST, the Association of Surgical Technologists! A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thescrublifepodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.comNeed to get in touch? [email protected]
Episodes
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Celebrating Students - Northwestern Michigan College
Students are the future of our profession! The Scrub Life Podcast began as a student-focused project and continues to share student episodes from across the country. We are excited to feature Courtney Myers and Natalie Balogh, Surgical Technology Program students from Northwestern Michigan…
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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...
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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! Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescrublifepodcast Instagram...
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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... Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescrublifepodcast Instagram www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/ Episode notes and research references...
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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...
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Meet Dr. Jacci Tomsic, MD!
Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic, MD is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Ohio’s Center for Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery. Dr. Tomsic completed her undergraduate studies at John Carroll University in University Heights, OH with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a minor in Biology, as well as...
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The First Time I Ever...
Happy National Surgical Technologist Week! Let's celebrate you by sharing the amazing stories we all have from our time in the operating room. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook: @thescrublifepodcast Instagram: @scrublifepodcast LinkedIn: The Scrub Life Podcast For more information on...
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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…
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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…
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Tim Danico - Passion for Pediatrics
The Scrub Life Podcast, in partnership with the Association of Surgical Technologists, proudly presents an episode featuring our guest, Tim Danico, CST. Tim works in the operating room at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Tune in to hear his experiences and passion for...
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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". Visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com for the article link and...
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Chris Blevins - Personal Statement
Chris Blevins's personal statement in light of the current national climate after the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. For transcript and resource information, please visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com
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NBSTSA Job Task Analysis Survey - Your Voice Matters! Featuring Emily Runions, CST, FAST and Dave Blevins, CST, CSFA, FAST
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…
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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.
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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...
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Season 6: Episode 10 - Incision - Improving Surgical Performance through Enhanced Digital Training
Join Chris Blevins as she discusses Incision Academy and Incision Assist with Ritsaart van Montfrans, Chief Executive Officer, and Jass Somers, International Sales Development Representative. Incision is helping surgical professionals through high quality digital training for surgeons, residents,...
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Season 6: Episode 9 - Stranger Danger & Growing Up with Bill Vansyckle, Private Investigator
Join Chris Blevins & Stephanie Austin for a Saturday night special! This episode was a listener's request to speak about how we can keep ourselves safe when on call or during the night shift. Our special guest is just the expert we needed on this topic! Bill Vansyckle, the owner of Vansyckle &...
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Season 6: Episode 8 - Libby McCrae and Janice Grewatz Blowing Up the Core Curriculum
Join us for an in-depth discussion with Libby McCrae and Janice Grewatz, two members of the AST Core Curriculum Revision Team. Learn the ins and outs of taking on such a massive endeavor, some of the changes behind the 7th edition, and insight into the passion of dynamite Surgical Technologists...
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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,...
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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…
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You Can Do It, Too! - Stephanie Austin, MA, BAS, CST, FAST and her Educational Journey
Season 6: Episode 5 features a conversation with Stephanie Austin, MA, BAS, CST, FAST Surgical Technology Program Director at Walters State Community College. Stephanie's story from an untraditional student to an incredibly successful program director, all the while pursuing and graduating from…
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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...
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Bonus Episode - AST's Legislative Efforts Webinar Commentary
Please join Chris Blevins and special guest, Stephanie Austin, as they discuss the free webinar offered Saturday, March 12, 2022, by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) regarding the current legislative efforts being made across the country. For show notes: Please visit our webpage:...
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Season 6: Episode 3 - How To Use This Podcast
This episode is about the origin story of The Scrub Life Podcast. The episode explains how Surgical Technology Programs across the country can utilize this platform and audience base to promote their programs by having students create team-based episodes as a senior project. Practicing CSTs are...
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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! For more information, please visit our...
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Season 6: Episode 1 - Theator, tackling variability in the OR with Surgical Intelligence
We are so excited for Season 6 and have begun with an innovator in the field of surgery. Please join me in getting to know the amazing Dr. Tamir Wolf, MD, Ph.D., the CEO, and co-founder of Theator. Theator is the world's first surgical intelligence platform that has over 400,000 minutes of…
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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...
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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. Show notes: thescrublifepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thescrublifepodcast...
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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! For more information…
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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. For more information to include show notes, please visit: thescrublifepodcast.wordpress.com
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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...
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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. The Scrub Life Podcast Webpage:...
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Announcement!
I need your feedback! Next week I have the privilege to interview Ron Kruzel, Executive Director - ARC/STSA and Grant Wilson, educator and former President - NBSTSA. We will be discussing the proposed changes to our standards and guidelines, currently in public comment. I would love to hear from...
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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 [email protected]. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts, please contact us at [email protected].
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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. For access to this episode's written material, please click HERE. Share,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, [email protected], @thescrublifepodcast or check out our Instagram page #tccsurgtech
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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
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TCC Surg Tech Class of 2018 Series: Final Episode
Happy Surgical Technologists Week! The latest episode of our podcast features Nikita, Kari and Nancy - Class of 2018, and an interview with Christene Farmer, CST, CSFA.
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TCC Surg Tech Class of 2018 Series: Episode 6
The latest episode of our podcast featuring Janira, Judy and Katie - Surgical Technology Class of 2018!
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TCC Surg Tech Series Class of 2018: Episode 5
The latest episode of our podcast featuring Haley, Mikaela and Marissa - Surgical Technology Class of 2018!
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TCC Surg Tech Series Class of 2018: Episode 4
The latest episode of our podcast featuring Ashley, Ryan and Thalia - Surgical Technology class of 2018!
About this show
We have recently teamed up with AST, the Association of Surgical Technologists! A forum for Surgical Technologists and Health professionals. Interviews, Stories, and Entertainment! Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thescrublifepodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.comNeed to get in touch? [email protected]
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Chris Blevins