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The Scrub Life Podcast
Chris Blevins
61 episodes
1 hour ago
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/thescrublifepodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/ Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com
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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/thescrublifepodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/ Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com
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The Scrub Life Podcast
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 College. Listen to Chris Blevins’s interview with the students in regard to completing the podcast group assignment in school. We speak about the assignment, school, clinical, and what exciting things are going to happen in their future! For Information on Northwestern Michigan College Surgical Technology Program Click HERE! Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescrublifepodcast Instagram www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/ Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com
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2 years ago
57 minutes 42 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 injuries, and how he took the lessons learned to serve our medical community.

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescrublifepodcast 

Instagram www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/ 

Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com 

Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com

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2 years ago
57 minutes 57 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/ Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com

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2 years ago
1 hour 16 minutes 58 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com

Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com

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3 years ago
55 minutes 16 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 President of the Iowa State Assembly for AST.

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Instagram www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/

Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com

Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com

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3 years ago
44 minutes 57 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 earned her Doctor of Dental Medical Doctorate at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. She also completed her oral and maxillofacial surgery training at the Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, MI, working at Level I trauma centers Detroit Receiving Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, and St. John’s Medical Center. She can share insights on jaw reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, facial plastic surgery, sleep apnea, TMJ, and dental issues. www.jaclyntomsic.com Instagram: @doctorjacci
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3 years ago
47 minutes 31 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 AST and being a Certified Surgical Technologist, please visit www.ast.org Do you have a suggestion for future episodes?  Please let us know through our Virtual Suggestion Box.
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3 years ago
40 minutes 47 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 the Education and Professional Standards Committee, Ruth Borah, Chair of the Bylaws, Resolutions, and Parliamentary Procedures Committee, and Alisia Pooley, Delegate from New York. Let's learn what AST IS doing for you lately!

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3 years ago
1 hour 31 minutes 38 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 a major resource for all things Sterile Processing to include CE opportunities, learning resources through their podcast and YouTube channels, and consulting opportunities to assist sterile processing departments across the country hone best practices. Tune in to hear about the Beyond Clean Sterile Processing Microcredential for Healthcare Workers.  #wefightdirty

For show notes, photos, and all episode resources please visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com or chris@thescrublifepodcast.com 

Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook: @thescrublifepodcast Instagram: @scrublifepodcast LinkedIn: The Scrub Life Podcast 

For more information on AST and being a Certified Surgical Technologist, please visit www.ast.org

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3 years ago
38 minutes 45 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 pediatric surgery.   For show notes, photos, and all episode resources please visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com or chris@thescrublifepodcast.com Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook: @thescrublifepodcast Instagram: @scrublifepodcast LinkedIn: The Scrub Life Podcast For more information on AST and being a Certified Surgical Technologist, please visit www.ast.org
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3 years ago
37 minutes 34 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 resources/source material for all episodes.

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3 years ago
1 hour 30 minutes 2 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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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3 years ago
5 minutes 15 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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, CSFA, FAST.

For more information: visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com

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3 years ago
47 minutes 30 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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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3 years ago
40 minutes 42 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 www.thescrublifepodcast.com

If you, or a loved one needs help immediately, please text "NAMI" to 741-741 or dial: 1-800-950-NAMI

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3 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes 10 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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, surgical technologists, the entire operative team through the visualization, learning modules and annotated procedures steps on their mobile friendly platforms.  Listen to the episode now, to learn about the "Netflix of Surgery"! For more information about Incision, click HERE to visit the website Incision.care and, specific to the options for Surgical Technology Programs, please visit http://www.incision.care/surgicaltechnology. For Sales Information, please reach out to Jass Somers, at Somers@incision.care or Jesse Berdowski, at Berdowski@incision.care Links to resources and show notes may be found at www.thescrublifepodcast.com
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3 years ago
49 minutes 34 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 & Associates, Private Investigation Agency, has been a private criminal investigator for more than 40 years.  He offers insight into maintaining situational awareness and how to deescalate when necessary.  As a bonus, he also just so happens to be Chris Blevins's father... This combination definitely leads to an interesting, informative, and entertaining episode.
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3 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes 6 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 making up this committee. For resources discussed in this episode and more information, please visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com
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3 years ago
49 minutes 28 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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, in Charleston, SC. Jason is a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant who serves on the South Carolina AST State Assembly Board of Directors.  

For more information on Jason, show notes, and resources, please visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com

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3 years ago
1 hour 12 minutes 6 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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 program contains, as well as, a day in the life of a working CST.  

Please use this episode to share with HOSA organizations, Career Fairs, or any marketing avenues for Surgical Technology Programs.  If you, or someone you know, has always wanted to work in surgery, but are not sure how this episode is for you!

For more information, please visit www.thescrublifepodcast.com

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3 years ago
1 hour 4 minutes 3 seconds

The Scrub Life Podcast
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/thescrublifepodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scrublifepodcast/ Episode notes and research references may be found on thescrublifepodcast.com Need to get in touch? chris@thescrublifepodcast.com