The Unsung Heroes of the Hospital
The healthcare industry stands out as a light of promise in today’s competitive work market, where prospects for growth and stability are greatly sought after. For people from diverse backgrounds, limited education, or low financial resources, entering the healthcare industry can be a life-changing experience. This article discusses the critical roles of Sterile Processing Techs, Endoscope Reprocessing Techs,...read more
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Trade School vs. College
As inflation continues to rise, more Americans are looking to the trades to improve their economic and professional situations considering they’re faster and more affordable than 4-year colleges.
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Why Choose Altamont Healthcare?
Published November 21, 2024. Authored by Anthony Rodriguez. Altamont Healthcare is a family-owned & healthcare-oriented trade school based in Stockton, CA with a location in Bakersfield, CA. We offer accelerated Sterile Processing Technician, EKG Technician, and Tech in Surgery (Surgical Technologist) programs with flexible (day, night, weekend) schedules. While smaller schools tend to provide more...read more
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What You Should Know Before Becoming an EKG Technician
November 4, 2024. Author: Lynda Eversull, EKG Instructor for Altamont Healthcare. Edited by Anthony Rodriguez. There’s a sense of personal accomplishment working with professionals in a hospital setting. Learning a career brings individual independence to your life – it ties together the ability to care for yourself and your family and your desire to help...read more
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Could I Be a Hospital Tech?
As the price of living and education rise, many people are opting for trade school over a college degree 1, 2. The inflated cost of a 4-year college is an enormous barrier to entry for the lower and middle classes. You might be considering a career as a hospital technician or technologist, these professions are...read more
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The Impact of a Sterile Processing Tech
A strong team of Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD also known as ‘central processing’) Technicians are behind every successful surgery. These techs are vital to the operations of every hospital, earning the SPD Department the affectionate nickname “The Heart of the Hospital.” SPD Techs are the main line of defense against disease in hospitals. They...read more
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Hospital Jobs with Big Futures: Endoscopy Reprocessing
Are you looking for a good-paying job in healthcare but don’t have a college degree? You could be a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) in a Central Valley hospital! SPTs are essential for surgeries, making sure instruments are clean and ready to use for every operation. It’s a stable job that helps people, and with some...read more
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The Advantages of Trade School in Healthcare
Traditional 4-year colleges often take the spotlight, but healthcare-oriented trade schools emerge as hidden gems by offering unique benefits tailored to those aspiring to make a difference in the healthcare field. Trade schools are gaining recognition for their practicality, efficiency, and direct approach to preparing individuals for rewarding careers. One notable advantage of trade schools...read more
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Tech in Surgery – A Stable & High Paying Job Without a Degree
More young people are reconsidering their decision to attend a traditional four-year college – high financial costs in this era of high inflation is making everyone reconsider their big purchases. Others just want to start a career straight out of high school instead of spending 4 years in college. Regardless of the reason, a Tech...read more
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February Is Heart Safety Month
What to do if someone experiences a heart attack and how to recognize signs and symptoms. Being able to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack may make the difference between life and death. Responding immediately will significantly improve survival and recovery of heart attack victims. This February, let us learn how we can...read more
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Are you taking care of your mental health?
As we enter the 3rd year of the pandemic, we are trying our best to keep our bodies and minds healthy. Maintaining our bodies and our minds has a tremendous impact on the quality of our lives. Being stuck indoors isn’t as fun as when we were kids. At times you might feel lonely or...read more
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