Surgical Technologists, please answer...?
106806
Um, yeah, that last guy is just a jerk.  There's no shame in wanting to be a surgical tech or a nurse.  Spending loads of money and several years to become a doctor isn't a trade-off everyone is willing to make.  Anyway, you could always put off nursing school and see how you like the field first.  My dad used to be an OR tech and loved it.  The hours are great and the pay could be worse.
169918
look into nano-tech. we already have injectable little machines that proform surgery. the power to weight ratio is amazing
1035482
I think that in a not to distant future ,Doctors will be replaced by computers. A technician will key in all of the information about a patient and the computer will decide what test need to be done. When all of the computers requirements are met ,It will make a diagnosis based on the information received . prescribe the correct medication and dosage . Even pick which Human Surgeon would be the best to perform certain surgeries. Unlike human doctors the computer would remember every thing about us the next visit , and notice any changes that might warrant a closer look .
138022
OK... Let me understand what you're asking...\n\nYou want to become a Medical Doctor, and provide highly skilled medical care to real human beings, and you're seeking advice for important career information on this forum?  \n\nGod help us all if this fool ever gets close to a hospital!
141815
Hopefully the PA has worked in general surgery and has scrubbed on several appy's, has a good grasp of anatomy, and knows how to operate and work the anesthesia at the same time. I won't even mention having sterile instruments and antibiotics...\n\nNever met an NP who has scrubbed in the OR. However I've met several PA's who often scrub.
9426
Never heard of it yet. i think u mean in medical field or wot?
61363
Intra-Operative Monitoring Technologist assist a surgeon in maintaining the Central Nervous System, by shocking the living hell out of a patient while they are asleep and making sure that stimulus gets to the brain! Occasionally passive measures of EEG, EMG, etc may be used. The boards for such a position qualify you to use Certified Neurophysiological Intra-Operative Monitoring Technologist credentials (CNIM). There are just under 1000 such technologists world wide. Such as \n\nMichael Kepford, CNIM  904
926143
Ok, you wanna serious answer? Computer info tech. Working for any company in their IT dept makes great money. I would apply at any and all large companies around. Even if right now you have to start with something small, go for it and work your way up. I know the hospital I work for pays their IT people top dollar. They make more than a lot of RNs there. Congrats, and screw these other guys, you'll never have to worry about money again.
294466
...actually here's a video of a "minimally invasive total knee replacement surgery" at the Brigham.\n\nhttp://www.or-live.com/BrighamandWomens/1193/\nclick on the link..\n\nNot sure if there's anywhere in Chattanooga, but maybe you should check with Vanderbilt or Univ. of Tenn.
621578
tough, tough, tough with Medi-Cal.  I can only tell you who to avoid.  But that might get me in trouble if I publish it here.\n\nThe best bet is to go to a university hospital where  surgeons do it frequently.
1000243
I am a phlebotomist and I love it, but I'm not sure about the job details for the radiology tech program. But phlebotomy is challenging enough but it's not hard to comprehend, If your good with your hands you shouldn't have any trouble.
304715
Hi Mary,\nThat's a rough surgery. As an x-ray tech I've seen a lot of cervical fusions. Like every other kind of surgery, some people due well and some don't. And let me tell ya, if you have a surgeon who is suggesting a c6-c7 fusion, he or she is thinking that's the only thing left to do. Because surgeons do not take cervical surgeries lightly. So if you have faith in you surgeon, you might listen to him. Or you can get a second opinion. That's good too.\nOf course I'm not a doc, so see as many of them as you need to to feel comfortable with your decision. Good luck!
482015
I would have to push to the computer technician.  Spent three years taking night courses at DeVry for a degree in electronics.  Spent the next 6 years in electronics not making as much as I had hoped.  Then started another job not related at all to help out a friend.  Now degree is worthless.  Computers is where it is all going.  These days in electronics, it's usually cheaper to replace than repair.  Computers are here to stay and even more so, software is where the money is.  We will always need newer, more complex software.  Look at the gaming industry alone.  A new game can be released for $40+ and sell like hot cakes.  A year later it will drop to $20 or even $10 and still continue to sell.  Just my opinion.  Hope this helps.
485639
Don't be afaird. Time has changed. This surgery will give you back your life!! Just do what they say,and have some faith. Today's science is WONDERFUL!!
403698
Okay, if you need a life-saving operation, who do you want to perform the operation -- an average kid who just barely made it through med school or someone who is extremely bright?\n\nOne more thing:  if everyone is educated, what happens to the jobs that require no education?  Who will perform them?\n\nHuman beings are unique.  We were never meant to be little robots, all in a row, all one like another.
652923
Technical jobs are definitely more important.  In the last 20 years we've experienced a technological revolution.  Computers are the way of the future - so IT jobs matter!
865182
Hi, Yes they work just as well if not better.  They are the choice of doctors and hospitals prior to surgery. They are easier and less messy and just as thorough..