Surgical Technician Personal Statement

I am honored and thankful for the opportunity to seek re-election to the NSAA Board of Directors as a Member at Large for my second consecutive term. I am a Veteran of the United States Navy and I am employed by American Surgical Professionals in Corpus Christi, TX as a Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Assistant for the past seven years. Serving on such a distinguished Board of Directors has had a profound impact on how deeply committed I am in continuing to establish directives with the board to help promote the professional and personal excellence of each surgical assistant nationwide. Unity among our profession is paramount in successfully addressing our legislative and organizational challenges that we face as individuals and as a whole. Together

I’m able to organize and memorize things in an order that I can quickly and swiftly reach the tools and instruments as the surgeon asks for one during the operation. I will have to be focused and diligent during the operations in my ability to listen and follow directions. In this career, my compassion and good people skills will come in handy in helping others around me whether they are the patients, relatives of the patient, or my coworkers. Advantages to this career would be helping ill people get another chance at a longer life, working with some of the best surgeons in the state, getting to participate in procedures, and learning to better my career. Disadvantages include getting too emotionally attached to patients and their families, having to break bad news to patients and loved ones of the patient, and not being able to save every person on the operating table. The average annual salary of a surgical technologist in May 2016 was $46,160. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $31,720 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $64,800. This field of work is

Several years ago, my appendix nearly ruptured and I had to have surgery. At that time, the staff was caring, kind, and aware of my pain, and the environment was never boring. Everyone was in a rush, and there was never a dull moment. The atmosphere is exhilarating; nurses, doctors and emergency medical technicians are always in a rush to help patients. Afterwards, I realized I wanted to help people in the same way the medical personnel helped me. This inspired me to pursue my EMT certification, but my ultimate goal is to attend medical school and become a surgeon. To be able to pursue my dream, I hope to attend (School) because of the strong curriculum and capable instructors.

I have always believed that my success is defined by my happiness. This paper will discuss my personal goals as they apply to my education and career choice of Surgical Technician, as well as some of my strengths and weaknesses that will contribute to my success.

While the pain is fresh and the glory is sweet, I decided to write this article about my experience running the marathon and how in my opinion, it metaphorically correlates the beginning and the diurnal responsibility of my profession as a Surgical Technologist.

First, I’m going to give you a little information from the very beginning. I have always found the medical field fascinating. As a matter of fact, when I was little and still to this day, I could sit and watch the surgery shows on TV for humans and animals for hours on end. My favorites were the plastic surgery shows. They are so gross and cool! It was a long process and I never really found out about Sonography till recently and its career advancements! At first, I thought that I wanted to be a surgeon for people, but then I found out how much school it takes and how long it takes to actually be called a “surgeon”! Plus, I remembered that I’m not much of a people person. Never have been and probably won’t ever be! Then I thought I wanted to be a Surgeon for animals, but that takes even longer than being a surgeon for a human being! Believe it or not!

Attending a First Aid course improved my confidence in emergency situations and competence to provide relevant care. I teach first aid to small groups in school as CPR training and awareness will increase chances of survival from heart attacks. My mother's illness has inspired me to complete two online courses on Cancer and Abdominal Anatomy which required efficient time management. As I have found, the ability to work as a team is essential for the role of a doctor. Effective teamwork was crucial in the Drill Team during my time as an Air Cadet and it was this which led to victory. I play Basketball socially to unwind and have been committed to Tennis, competing in several Tennis tournaments. Doctors must be diligent, resilient and empathetic, skills which I am beginning to develop. I have found that doctors must commit to lifelong learning and I believe I have begun to acquire the necessary academic skills to pursue such a demanding profession. I have learnt that the role of a doctor extends far beyond treating disease to giving patient

As a child , my father would often allow me to go with him to work, at his hospital on my days off from school. I would walk through the halls silently following the doctors and listening to all that's said and how they helped or will help the patients. I remember asking my dad how each equipment works and him explaining them to me. My curiosity evolved when I entered high school and learned of the opportunity to become a Certified Nurse Assistant, before officially graduating. I waited three years and the summer of my junior year I took the program and got my certification. Which is why I plan to major in Health and Human sciences at USC. I believe that my major will best set me on the track to becoming a Cardiothoracic surgeon. I am also

When working in the medical field as a professional healthcare provider, there are certain qualities one may possess that can be beneficial to them. The hospital is a very hectic and crowded place; therefore, specific skills are required to be able to work efficiently. My career path goals have always been towards a job in the medical field. I chose the career path of anesthesiology because I have a passion for working in the medical field to save lives. To be an anesthesiologist, you have to be able to withstand watching surgical procedures being done. There are many qualities that I possess that would allow me to work effectively as an anesthesiologist in the hospital.

Although creating art is a very big hobby of mine, I have come to the conclusion that it is nearly impossible to be successful in that kind of field, so I have decided that using my interests in the human body and biology would be a much better career path. I love learning about the way the human body works, it’s extremely fascinating to me, but I have not always been the best in STEM subjects. If I’m being completely honest, STEM classes are the ones I struggle with the most. Majority of the time I get so frustrated with a certain subject, like math, that I feel like giving up. The reason I have still not given up and want to pursue a career in STEM is because I enjoy challenging myself and my skills.

Two decades and many existential crises later, one single aspect of my life has pulled me through: that passion I experienced as a child. I have questioned the source of this motivation more than once, and have sought out to put myself in all possible situations that would predict how I would feel later in my life as a doctor to make sure this passion was not mere infatuation.

Being a student is a difficult task. Many find college as a trying time in their life. I confirm this allegation as a student in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Since beginning college in 2013, I have developed not only academically, but as a person in general. After my acceptance into the sonography program, I believe I progressed much more rapidly in both aspects of my life. The demand of the program is tremendous; success is attainable with the right sentiment, however. I know I am a strong person and I can do anything I set my mind to; including conquering the program and excelling in this profession. While I know this to be the truth, I also know the only thing capable of holding me back is myself. While I know I can and will achieve my dreams, I know I

I decided to take this class because I wanted to find out if working in the medical field was really something I was capable of doing. Without a doubt, it has always seemed interesting, but I was always conflicted because I did not know rather or not this was something I

I have been searching for a career that will integrate with my degree in biology. I do not want to be in a situation where I would be constantly working at a desk. What excites me the most in medical technology, is being able to apply my knowledge to more advanced methodologies and instrumentation. During my time working in organic chemistry research, I worked with a few elementary instruments such as rotary evaporators, columns and vacuum distillation glassware. Although this may not give me an encompassing view of what is to be required of me in this program, my appeal with the few instruments sparked my interest. I want to work in a field where I have a hands on approach with my knowledge. After researching the requirements of a medical

Excellence in any subject comes with constant practice and thorough study. This ideal is most apparent in medicine, where every day new evidence and clinical guidelines are discovered. As a child I loved to draw. I would constantly ask my parents to get me new drawing books so I could practice. Whenever I had a free moment I would be sketching the world around me. I studied the techniques of the different masters and took heed of the feedback from the art teachers I had in school. Through art I have learned attention to detail without losing sight of the overall picture as well as dedication and the value