AST of Montana

09/21/2025

🔪✨ Happy Surgical Tech Week! ✨🔪

This week we celebrate the incredible Surgical Technologists who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make safe, successful surgeries possible. ❤️

From preparing the OR with precision, to anticipating the surgeon’s next move, to ensuring every instrument is sterile and ready surgical technologist are the unsung heroes of the operating room. Their skill, focus, and teamwork help save lives every single day. 🙌

To all the surgical technologists out there: Thank you for your dedication, your steady hands, and your commitment to excellence. 🩺💉 The OR wouldn’t run without you

09/18/2025

The countdown is on! Our conference is just two and a half weeks away! We can’t wait to welcome you. If you plan to attend, please be sure to pre-register. The registration link is available on our website.

09/11/2025

🍁Fall Conference 2025 – Agenda Announcement🍂

We’re thrilled to share the agenda for our upcoming Fall Conference.

08/21/2025

🍂 Exciting News! 🍂

The MT Fall AST Conference is just around the corner, and we’re heading to Billings! 🎉

Join us for a weekend full of valuable insights, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals in the industry. Whether you’re looking to gain fresh perspectives, share experiences, or enhance your skills, this conference has something for everyone.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Register now and be part of this enriching experience! To register go our website at mt.ast.org

07/11/2025

What's the one instrument you can't live without in the OR? 🤔 Is it the trusty Bovie, the versatile Kelly clamp, or something else entirely?

Share your go-to instrument and why it's your favorite in the comments below! Let's learn from each other and celebrate the tools that help us save lives every day. ⬇️

06/24/2025

Meet AST’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors! Eligible positions were elected at AST’s Surgical Technology Conference in Orlando, June 7.

Front row, from left: Director Jaime Lopez, CST, CSFA, RN, FAST; Secretary Rob Blackston, MEd, CST, CSFA, FAST; President Joseph Charleman, DBA, CST, CSFA, FAST; Vice President Dustin Cain, CST, CRCST, CHL, FAST; Treasurer Rachel Clark, CST, CSFA, ST-R, FAST; Director Lisa Day, MA, CST, CSFA, FAST.

Back row, from left: Director Chris Blevins, BS, AAS-ST, CST, FAST; Director Brooke Oliver, MEd, CST, FAST; Director David Blevins, MHA, CST, CSFA, FAST; Director Monica Thulon, CST, CSFA, FAST; Director Stephanie Austin, EdD, CST, FAST.

06/17/2025

Your insights are key to improving our profession.

Every day, your work in the OR makes a real impact—and your voice matters just as much. Take our quick 10–15 minute survey to help us better support, celebrate, and advocate for you. Open through June 22—let’s shape the future of the profession, together.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/288H2B3

06/08/2025

We are so excited to be able to go visit new cities the next few years!! Put your time in now 🤣

As we bid Orlando farewell, we are thrilled to announce the next three cities for AST's National Surgical Technology Conference!

2026 - Seattle, Washington
2027 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2028 - Phoenix, Arizona

More details coming soon!

06/07/2025

Our Montana board members and delegates are concluding their conference, where they spent the last three days networking with other Certified Surgical Technologists, diving into surgical techniques, exploring new technology, and championing advocacy efforts.

06/04/2025

Listening to Wanda Folson our National Board AST Director to Strategic Oartnerships & Development. She’s getting us pumped up for our careers, the conference and sharing our knowledge with others!!

06/04/2025

Our fearless leader and MT AST President, Marsha Lyles starting us off in the Leadership Forum at the AST National Conference!!