Association of Surgical Technologists

17/07/2025

15/07/2025

Visit https://www.ast.org/Publications/Author_Guidelines/ for more information on how you can become an author for AST!

10/07/2025

Comment on your dream team below! 👇

08/07/2025

AST has partnered with Arapahoe Community College (ACC) this summer to teach students about the profession of surgical technology. We’re thrilled to introduce students to this exciting and vital profession, shaping the future of healthcare, one student at a time!

01/07/2025

AST is inviting you to share your real, raw, and powerful experiences through our new AST Member Experience Form/Voices from the Field. Whether it’s a moment of triumph, a challenge you’ve overcome, or how you found your voice in the field — we’re listening. Your story matters, and it could empower others, spark advocacy, and showcase the true strength of surgical technologists.

Share your story. Speak your truth. Help shape the future of our profession. https://form.jotform.com/251524575164054

25/06/2025

Thank You!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to complete the AST Compass Survey. With over 4,000 responses, your voices came through loud and clear!

Your feedback is shaping the future of our profession by helping us expand the resources, support, and representation you need and deserve. Stay tuned for updates as we dive into the results and put your insights into action.

23/06/2025

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.

17/06/2025

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

07/06/2025

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!

05/06/2025

The wait is over: conference is here! We're excited for a weekend of learning, networking, and inspiration! Thank you to everyone who has joined us here in Orlando this year!

31/05/2025

Your work in the OR makes a difference every day, and so does your voice. Take our quick 10-15 minute survey to help us better support, recognize and advocate for you. Open through June 22—let’s shape the future of the profession together! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/288H2B3