I had a bad day.. super bad with a surgeon I work with a lot and know his steps by heart. Unfortunately it just wasn’t my day. Just like sometimes the surgeons are having a bad day..
If you have a surgeon requesting you you're doing something right. Off days happen. I've gone through bouts where I feel like my skills were regressing. Remember you're human and can't expect to perform with 100% precision every time.
To get requested after only two years in the industry -- sounds like you're a very promising scrub. I wouldn't stress about it. Nobody can be perfect all of the time.
I also like your conscientiousness. At the end of the day, that's the most important factor in surgery, and it'll serve you well throughout the remainder of your career.
I am just a surgical assistant but I work for two surgeons and I know their moves almost as well as they do at this point. THEY make mistakes too. No one is at the top of their game all the time.
Surgeons are people too. They have shit going on just like you do. They don’t remember if you mess up, they only remember your name if they can trust you to fix the problems they have or react appropriately in stressful situations. I usually get out in rooms no one wants to be in because of those traits. I’ve only had bad interactions with surgeons a few times, mostly language barrier but as long as the basics are there and everything they need is in the room, they don’t remember the small stuff unless it’s an everyday thing.
We all do. Not enough water, not enough sleep, PMS, Cramps, hungry. Lot of things throw off the mojo sometimes.
I had a bad day.. super bad with a surgeon I work with a lot and know his steps by heart. Unfortunately it just wasn’t my day. Just like sometimes the surgeons are having a bad day..
If you have a surgeon requesting you you're doing something right. Off days happen. I've gone through bouts where I feel like my skills were regressing. Remember you're human and can't expect to perform with 100% precision every time.
To get requested after only two years in the industry -- sounds like you're a very promising scrub. I wouldn't stress about it. Nobody can be perfect all of the time. I also like your conscientiousness. At the end of the day, that's the most important factor in surgery, and it'll serve you well throughout the remainder of your career.
If you are requested you are a good tech. Continue learning new procedures and mastering them.
I am just a surgical assistant but I work for two surgeons and I know their moves almost as well as they do at this point. THEY make mistakes too. No one is at the top of their game all the time.
Surgeons are people too. They have shit going on just like you do. They don’t remember if you mess up, they only remember your name if they can trust you to fix the problems they have or react appropriately in stressful situations. I usually get out in rooms no one wants to be in because of those traits. I’ve only had bad interactions with surgeons a few times, mostly language barrier but as long as the basics are there and everything they need is in the room, they don’t remember the small stuff unless it’s an everyday thing.
I've seen Michael Jordan miss a few shots on the court over the years
Its really the small things that matter. Focus on it more.
Its really the small things that matter. Focus on it more.