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# SpecialtyCare: SpecialtyCare partners with hospitals as a trusted allied healthcare provider, delivering essential clinical services and expert staffing to improve outcomes in the operating room. We specialize in Perfusion, ECMO, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Sterile Processing, and other services, helping hospitals maintain excellence in patient care where it matters most. With rising demands and a shrinking pool of trained professionals, finding reliable, cost-effective solutions is more critical than ever, and we’re here to help.

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- [Optimizing Sterile Processing: Addressing Errors in Orthopedic, Neuro, and Spine Instrumentation](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-optimizing-sterile-processing-errors-ons/): Because the OR is a key revenue generator for hospitals, an emphasis is placed on efficiency, communication, throughput, volume, and the like. However, the sterile processing department (SPD) plays an enormous role in the success of the OR as well as patient safety. This is particularly true when it comes to Ortho/Neuro/Spinal (ONS) surgeries, because nearly half (42%) of sterile processing errors impact these procedures.
- [The Hidden Costs of an In-House Perfusion Department: What Hospital Finance Teams Miss](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-hidden-costs-in-house-perfusion-vs-contracted/): The hidden costs of running in-house perfusion are the ones that do not appear on the perfusion cost center: a staffing floor set by how many rooms run concurrently rather than by case volume, round-the-clock call coverage with a response standard attached, vacancy and turnover in a labor pool that produces only a few hundred new clinicians a year, certification maintenance that requires each perfusionist to log a minimum annual case count, capital and disposable purchasing at single-hospital scale, quality and data infrastructure, and the revenue exposure created when a program depends on two or three people. A comparison built on salary and benefits alone will miss all seven.
- [Building a Career in Neurophysiology with SpecialtyCare: An Interview with Audrey Somchith, CNIM](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-building-a-career-in-neurophysiology/): We recently spoke with Audrey Somchith, CNIM, about what her professional development in the field of neurophysiology has been like in the SpecialtyCare environment. Our mission is to make surgery safer, and that includes creating an atmosphere for our clinicians and technicians to thrive in their work.
- [How Hospitals Establish 24/7 Continuous EEG Monitoring in the ICU Despite the Technologist Shortage](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-24-7-continuous-eeg-monitoring-staffing/): A hospital can establish 24/7 continuous EEG monitoring in the ICU without hiring a full round-the-clock technologist staff by separating the three jobs that make up the service and sourcing each one differently. Electrode application and patient-side troubleshooting must happen on site. Real-time trace review can happen anywhere. Physician interpretation can happen anywhere. Most hospitals that succeed keep a small on-site team for setup and daytime coverage, contract the overnight and weekend watch to a remote technologist group, and contract physician reading separately or as part of the same agreement. The hospital’s own hiring problem then shrinks from roughly five full-time positions to one or two.
- [High-Acuity, High-Impact: How ECMO Programs Save Lives in the Most Critical Moments](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-how-ecmo-programs-save-lives-critical/): Is your hospital considering an in-house ECMO program? Are you looking to serve more patients, retain revenue, and extend your continuity of care? ECMO programs are saving lives as this critical therapy has become an intervention for an expanding number of use cases. 
- [Top Providers of Perfusion and ECMO Services: Who Hospitals Trust for Cardiac OR Support](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-top-providers-perfusion-ecmo-services/): 5) Feature Image Suggestion + Alt Text: Concept: A certified perfusionist in surgical scrubs managing a heart-lung bypass circuit at a perfusion console in a cardiac OR, with the surgical team visible at the operating table in the background — conveying the clinical precision and high-stakes environment of cardiac perfusion. Alt Text: "Certified perfusionist managing heart-lung bypass during cardiac surgery — top providers of perfusion and ECMO services for hospitals"
- [How Normothermic Regional Perfusion Promotes Better Graft Survival and Expanded Kidney Utilization](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-normothermic-regional-perfusion-graft-kidney/): Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is changing the landscape of organ recovery, especially in relation to kidney procurement. This is critical, because the United Network for Organ Sharing reports that every year 90,000 Americans are waiting for kidney transplant.
- [Where to Find a National Partner for Cardiovascular and Neurological OR Services: Perfusion, ECMO, EEG, and Beyond](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-cardiovascular-neurological-or-services/): Complex cardiac and neurological surgeries represent some of the highest-stakes procedures performed in a hospital operating room. A patient undergoing open-heart surgery requires a certified perfusionist managing the heart-lung machine with precision throughout the case. A patient with refractory cardiac or pulmonary failure may need extracorporeal membrane oxygenation — ECMO — to sustain life while the underlying condition is treated or bridged to a longer-term solution. A patient in the ICU following a neurovascular event may require continuous EEG monitoring to detect subclinical seizure activity before it causes further damage. Each of these clinical needs requires specialized expertise, dedicated technology, and a workforce trained to a standard that most hospitals cannot sustain through direct employment alone.
- [What to Look for When Choosing a Surgical First Assist Partner](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-what-to-look-for-in-surgical-first-assist/): Choosing the right Surgical First Assist (SFA) partner can be critical to both surgical workflow and patient outcomes. The depth of experience of the first assistants in your OR makes a difference: credentialed SFAs play a vital role in creating consistency, reducing SSIs, and enabling the surgeon’s process. On a larger scale, SFA providers need to be able to handle variability in the workforce and offer high-end operational support that relieves the logistical and administrative burden on hospitals. Before you hire an SFA provider, evaluate them for the following qualities.
- [Which Companies Provide Turnkey IONM and Neuro Services for Complex Surgical Cases?](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-turnkey-ionm-and-neuro-services/): When a patient undergoes complex spine surgery, brain tumor resection, cardiac repair, or vascular reconstruction, the stakes for neurological integrity could not be higher. A momentary lapse in awareness of neural function — a signal change missed, a response not communicated, a warning not acted upon in time — can mean the difference between a full recovery and a permanent neurological deficit. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) exists precisely to close that window of risk. And the companies that provide turnkey IONM and neuro services exist to give hospitals access to that protection without requiring them to build the deep clinical infrastructure it demands from scratch.
- [IONM Modalities: How ABR Monitoring Preserves Hearing Pathways and Enables Safer Cranial Surgery](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-ionm-modalities-abr-monitoring-benefits/): At SpecialtyCare, our mission is to make surgery safer, which is why we focus on providing reliable, high quality intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) services to hospitals around the country. IONM comprises a range of modalities that map and monitor electrical signals throughout the brain and spine, acting as an early warning system against neurological injury and offering vital data to inform both diagnostic and intraoperative decision-making. 
- [Sterile Processing Technician Job Description: What Every Hospital Must Include to Hire, Develop, and Retain SPD Staff](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-technician-job-description/): A sterile processing technician job description is often treated as a formality — a document HR produces when a vacancy opens, pulled from a template, updated with a few facility-specific details, and posted on a job board. In many hospitals, that is exactly what it is. And in many hospitals, it is exactly why SPD recruiting produces disappointing results, new hires arrive with misaligned expectations, and turnover rates remain stubbornly high in a department that can least afford the instability.
- [The Critical Role of Organ Recovery Specialists in Transplant Success](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-critical-role-organ-recovery-specialists/): While the focal point of organ transplantation is the surgery itself, the reality is that a successful transplant begins long before the surgical team scrubs in. Viable organs must be procured, preserved, and transported while logistics are being coordinated for the donor, recipient, and OR. Organ recovery specialists are becoming a more critical part of positive outcomes because of their consistency, expertise, efficiency, and ability to utilize more organs than surgical transplant teams.
- [Travel Sterile Processing Technician Jobs: The Patient Safety Case for Workforce Stability in the SPD](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-travel-sterile-processing-technician-jobs/): Hospital administrators and perioperative leaders who evaluate travel sterile processing technician jobs tend to do so through a workforce and financial lens: how much does a travel placement cost, how quickly can a vacancy be filled, and how long does the assignment last? These are legitimate questions — and the answers matter operationally. But they are incomplete questions, because they leave out the dimension of SPD workforce strategy that ultimately connects most directly to a hospital's core mission: patient safety.
- [The Importance of Continuous EEG in the ICU](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-importance-of-continuous-eeg-in-the-icu/): The electroencephalogram (EEG) can be a vital tool for monitoring a patient’s brain activity, especially related to detecting seizures. Beyond cases of epilepsy or consciousness disorders, EEG may be utilized to record brain function in the wake of a stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, brain tumors, encephalitis, traumatic brain injury, and even cardiac arrest.
- [Sterile Tech Jobs Near Me: How Hospitals Can Win the Local SPD Talent Competition](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-tech-jobs-near-me/): "Sterile tech jobs near me" is a phrase that job seekers use — but the operational intelligence it represents belongs in the hands of hospital leaders. Knowing what the local sterile tech job market looks like from the candidate's perspective is exactly the kind of intelligence that allows perioperative administrators and HR directors to make smarter hiring decisions, structure more competitive compensation packages, and design the employment experience that turns a new hire into a long-tenured, institutionally knowledgeable member of the SPD team.
- [Sterile Processing Technician Jobs No Experience: How Hospitals Can Build an Entry-Level SPD Pipeline](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-technician-jobs-no-experience/): Every experienced sterile processing technician was, at some point, a candidate with no experience. That observation sounds obvious, but its operational implications are worth sitting with for a moment. In a labor market where the national shortage of trained, certified SPD technicians is driving vacancy rates higher, compensation costs up, and OR throughput down, the strategic question facing many hospital administrators is no longer simply "where do we find experienced technicians?" It is increasingly: "how do we build a pipeline of the experienced technicians we need — starting with the candidates who are available to us today?"
- [A New Era in Blood Management: What Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Updated Guidance Means for Autologous Transfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-jehovahs-witness-autologous-transfusion/): Autologous blood transfusion (also known as autotransfusion) relies on cell saver technology to clean a patient’s blood and return it back to them, reducing and at times eliminating the need for transfusions of donated blood. Autotransfusion can be used in surgical procedures, whether planned or unplanned, as well as emergency situations where traumatic blood loss has occurred. Patients can receive their own blood back within minutes after it has been filtered through a cell salvage system.
- [Innovations in the OR: How Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Is Making Complex Spinal Surgery Safer and More Effective](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-intraoperative-neuromonitoring-safer-surgery/): Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) has claimed a critical role in complex surgeries, acting as an early warning sign for neural injury and enabling greater accuracy in surgical correction. Once utilized as a supplemental technique for safety, IONM has become increasingly more essential in the surgical suite, especially for procedures involving the spinal cord. A panel of highly experienced neurophysiologists and neurosurgeons, alongside SpecialtyCare IONM professionals, recently came together to discuss the impact of IONM on today’s complex surgeries. 
- [ECMO Staffing Models: Why Specialized Clinicians Are Critical to Success](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-ecmo-staffing-models-critical-to-success/): Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical care therapy that provides cardiopulmonary support when a patient’s heart and lungs need time to heal. While it functions as an emergency treatment for ARDS, cardiac arrest, and cardiogenic shock, it may also be utilized for a growing list of conditions, including viral or bacterial pneumonia, lung injuries, pulmonary contusion, myocardial infarction, explosive myocarditis, sepsis, and more. Because ECMO implementation is complex and patients receiving ECMO are seriously ill, specialized clinicians are essential for improved outcomes and the success of ECMO programs.
- [The Sterile Processing Technician Job: A Complete Guide to the Role That Keeps Every OR Running](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-technician-job/): Every surgical instrument that enters an operating room — every retractor, every clamp, every laparoscopic port, every robotic arm component — has been prepared for that moment by a sterile processing technician. Before the surgeon makes the first incision, before the scrub tech opens the first tray, before the circulator confirms the instrument count, a sterile processing technician has cleaned, inspected, assembled, and sterilized the tools that make the procedure possible. That fact is not widely understood outside of perioperative circles. But the professionals who lead surgical services know it — and so does anyone who has ever managed a department where the sterile processing technician job went unfilled.
- [Sterile Processing Tech Travel Jobs: A Hospital Leader’s Guide to Managing Travel SPD Deployments Safely](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-tech-travel-jobs/): At some point, most hospitals dealing with chronic sterile processing staffing gaps make the same decision: call the agency, bring in a travel tech, and get the department back to functional capacity. The urgency is understandable. Open positions in the SPD ripple directly into OR throughput, and no perioperative director wants to manage case delays caused by an understaffed instrument reprocessing department. Sterile processing tech travel jobs exist precisely because that urgency is real and because the need for experienced, deployable SPD staff is not going away.
- [When Conventional Care Isn’t Enough: ECMO as a Lifeline for the Sickest Patients](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-ecmo-as-a-lifeline-for-sickest-patients/): Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a machine-assisted therapy that acts as an artificial heart and or lung for patients in severe cardiopulmonary distress. It provides an opportunity for heart and lung recovery while stabilizing hemodynamics in the event of serious illness or even sudden cardiac arrest. Once viewed primarily as a salvage therapy, ECMO has grown in use cases and utilization, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [How Surgical First Assist (SFA) Improves Outcomes](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-how-surgical-first-assist-improve-outcome/): What is the value of a surgical first assistant (SFA) during procedures? At SpecialtyCare, we’ve measured it from a multitude of angles. High quality SFA services can mean greater efficiency in the OR, a reduced number of late operations, increased surgeon satisfaction, and time for more procedures, which can yield millions of dollars in extra revenue.
- [Sterile Processing Manager Jobs: Why SPD Leadership Is the Most Consequential Hire in Perioperative Services](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-manager-jobs/): Sterile processing manager jobs are among the most operationally consequential leadership roles in a hospital. When the right person fills this role, the department runs with precision — instruments turn around on schedule, quality deviations are caught and corrected before they reach the OR, staff are trained and retained, and compliance documentation is audit-ready at all times. When the role is vacant, misaligned, or filled by someone without the specific expertise it requires, the consequences propagate directly into surgical throughput, patient safety, and regulatory risk.
- [Central Sterile Processing Technician Jobs: The Case for Centralization and the Workforce That Makes It Work](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-central-sterile-processing-technician-jobs/): But the strength of a centralized sterile processing model depends entirely on the people who operate it. Central sterile processing technician jobs are the human infrastructure on which that model runs. They are among the most technically demanding, quality-sensitive, and consequentially important roles in the perioperative workforce — and they are, in a growing number of health systems, among the hardest to fill and retain.
- [Pros and Cons of a Single IONM Provider](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-pros-and-cons-of-a-single-ionm-provider/): What is the advantage of having a single intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) provider versus multiple providers? While it seems like working with several IONM companies would offer layers of redundancy (and therefore consistency), it can actually foster serious gaps that are hard to see — causing problems for your team, reducing service quality, and creating unnecessary risks.
- [The Hidden Cost of Blood Loss — and How Autotransfusion Helps Address It](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-autotransfusion-addresses-hidden-costs/): In lieu of this, the expense of acquiring, screening, transporting, and storing donated blood becomes an issue. Autotransfusion can reduce costs and provide readily available blood in trauma wards and surgical centers. It’s safe for procedures across specialities, even for many cancer surgeries and in the case of obstetric hemorrhage. With cell saver technology, hospitals can improve outcomes and relieve the cost burden of donated blood.
- [EEG Burnout and Staffing Challenges](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-eeg-burnout-and-staffing-challenges/): Electroencephalography (EEG) plays a critical role in modern neurological care. From detecting non-convulsive seizures in ICU patients to supporting long-term monitoring in epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs), EEG is essential for timely diagnosis and intervention. But across hospitals nationwide, one challenge continues to threaten the consistency and quality of EEG services: staffing shortages.
- [Sterile Processing Technician Travel Jobs: What the Rise of the Mobile SPD Workforce Means for Hospital Talent Strategy](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-technician-travel-jobs/): That model has not disappeared — but it has been fundamentally disrupted by the growth of sterile processing technician travel jobs. Today, a certified SPD technician with three to five years of experience and a current CRCST credential has genuine market mobility. They can accept a thirteen-week assignment in a major medical center across the country, earn significantly more than their current permanent salary, return home, and choose their next placement from a roster of open positions. The traditional institutional loyalty model is competing against that reality — and in many markets, it is losing.
- [Travel Sterile Processing Jobs: Why SPD Talent Is Leaving — and What Hospitals Can Do About It](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-travel-sterile-processing-jobs/): There is a conversation happening right now in sterile processing departments across the country — in break rooms, in online forums, and in the quiet calculations that experienced technicians make when they compare their current pay stub to what a colleague just accepted at a hospital two states away. The subject is travel sterile processing jobs, and for a growing segment of the SPD workforce, the conclusion of that conversation is the same: the math favors leaving.
- [How Autotransfusion Programs Help Hospitals Improve Patient Safety](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-autotransfusion-improves-patient-safety/): Autotransfusion is a safe alternative to allogeneic blood transfusions, and the use of cell saver technology is becoming more prevalent in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Currently valued at $360 million, the global autotransfusion devices market is projected to grow to $590 million by 2034. Fortune Business Insights credits a number of factors contributing to market growth, including the eliminated need for cross-matching and the reduced risk of both complications and infection. Moreover, it cites the increased volume of surgical procedures across specialties as well as the rising demand for organ transplantation. 
- [Career Acceleration with SpecialtyCare: Alexia Jacobs’ Journey from SN1 to Regional Education Manager](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-career-acceleration-alexia-jacobs-journey/): At SpecialtyCare, we take pride in hiring talented clinicians and technicians who are passionate about the work they do and interested in building their careers in healthcare. Our ambition is to train them well and deploy them in environments where they can seamlessly integrate with OR teams around the country, providing excellence in patient care as they learn more skills and achieve their professional goals.
- [Sterile Processing Travel Jobs: What Hospitals Should Understand Before Relying on Travel SPD Staff](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-travel-jobs/): When a sterile processing department goes from fully staffed to critically short in a matter of weeks — through a combination of resignation, retirement, and an extended recruitment drought — hospital administrators face a familiar pressure: fill the gap quickly, or watch OR throughput degrade. In those moments, sterile processing travel jobs become an attractive lifeline. A single call to a staffing agency and the promise of a credentialed technician on-site within days feels like a solution. And in the immediate term, it often is.
- [The Role of the Surgical First Assist (SFA) in Robotic Surgery](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-the-role-of-sfa-in-robotic-surgery/): Robotics have been a key area of growth in surgery, offering more minimally invasive options and higher rates of consistency in surgical performance. With improved precision, visualization, and controlled movements, they have been increasing efficiency and driving positive outcomes in the modern OR. It’s a common assumption that higher utilization of robotic surgery may lead to reduced staffing, but the reality is that the demand for well-trained Surgical First Assist (SFA) professionals is increasing as technology advances. SpecialtyCare places talented SFA professionals in operating rooms around the country to support teams performing both traditional and robotic surgeries in order to reduce risks and costly delays.
- [Sterile Processing Jobs Near Me: Building a Resilient SPD Workforce Strategy 4 Your Hospital](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-jobs-near-me/): The phrase "sterile processing jobs near me" reflects a workforce category that spans multiple roles within the sterile processing and distribution (SPD) department. These jobs range from entry-level decontamination technicians handling the initial phases of instrument cleaning, to certified sterile processing technicians performing complex tray assembly and sterilization, to leads and supervisors overseeing workflow and quality compliance, to SPD managers and directors responsible for strategic department operations.
- [Official Statement on Compliance & Billing Integrity](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-statement-on-compliance-billing-integrity/): SpecialtyCare maintains a comprehensive, enterprise-wide compliance program designed to protect our hospital and physician partners and uphold the highest standards of integrity in healthcare delivery.
- [Sterile Processing Tech Jobs Near Me: A Hospital Leader’s Guide to Local SPD Workforce Strategy](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-tech-jobs-near-me/): The phrase "sterile processing tech jobs near me" reflects a geographic reality: sterile processing is fundamentally a location-dependent discipline. Unlike some clinical roles that can be performed remotely or flexed across facilities, SPD technicians must be physically present in the department to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments. Proximity matters — both for the hospital seeking a qualified technician and for the technician seeking a sustainable work arrangement.
- [Reducing Transfusions, Improving Outcomes: The Clinical Value of Cell Saver Autotransfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-the-value-of-cell-saver-autotransfusion/): Autotransfusion, also known as cell saver, has become the preferred alternative to allogeneic blood transfusion for a growing number of reasons, especially its capacity to dramatically reduce the need for donor blood. Cell saver technology allows patients to receive their own blood back during a planned procedure or trauma situation, decreasing the risk of infection, disease transmission, and complications. Additionally, autotransfusion has the ability to improve outcomes while remaining less expensive than allogeneic blood transfusion.
- [Sterile Processing Tech Jobs: How Hospitals Can Close the SPD Staffing Gap](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-tech-jobs/): There is a department within nearly every hospital that operates around the clock, touches every surgical instrument before it enters an operating room, and yet rarely appears in executive-level workforce planning conversations with the urgency it deserves. That department is sterile processing, and the open sterile processing tech jobs accumulating across health systems nationwide represent one of the most consequential — and underappreciated — staffing challenges in surgical services today.
- [Scaling ECMO Excellence: From Rising Demand and High Reimbursements to Sustainable Education and Staffing](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-scaling-ecmo-excellence-rising-demand/): The rise of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) therapy in hospitals is undeniable, driven by expanding clinical applications, technological advancements, and growing evidence of improved patient outcomes.
- [Sterile Processing Technician Jobs: What Hospitals Need to Know About the Growing SPD Workforce](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-technician-jobs-2/): Picture a busy Wednesday morning in a large regional hospital. The first surgical case is scheduled for 7:00 a.m., but the OR coordinator just received word that two sterile processing technicians called out sick, and a third position has been open for eleven weeks. The instrument trays aren't ready. The surgeon is paging. And the downstream consequences — delayed cases, extended staff overtime, strained patient flow — are already beginning to compound. This scenario is not hypothetical. It plays out across the country with unsettling regularity, and it underscores why sterile processing technician jobs have become one of the most operationally consequential workforce issues in hospital administration today.
- [Surgical Assist Services: What Hospital Leaders Need to Know in 2026](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-surgical-assist-services-hospital-leaders/): It's a scenario that plays out in ORs across the country more often than most perioperative directors would like to admit. Surgical assist coverage — consistent, credentialed, competency-verified coverage — is one of the most operationally consequential problems in surgical services today. The consequences range from case delays and surgeon frustration to revenue loss and, in some cases, patient safety concerns.
- [Perfusion Solutions at Scale: How Standardization Improves Quality Across Health Systems](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-perfusion-solutions-standardization/): The demand for perfusion solutions and services continues to grow, fueled by the persistent burden of heart disease and rising cases of respiratory, renal, and hepatic conditions. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global perfusion systems market was valued at approximately $5.45 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach around $14.77 billion by 2034, reflecting strong expansion in this critical field.
- [Surgeons Assistant Jobs: Complete Career Guide for 2026](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-surgeons-assistant-career-guide/): When you watch a surgical procedure, you'll notice skilled professionals working alongside the surgeon—retracting tissue, controlling bleeding, suturing wounds, and assisting with critical technical tasks. These are surgeon's assistants, and they play an essential role in successful surgical outcomes.
- [NRP Explained: Advancing Organ Recovery While Honoring Donor Care](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-nrp-explained-advancing-organ-recovery/): Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is changing the landscape of organ donation, increasing the potential of viable organs and procuring in such a way that provides viability other than the traditional DCD method provided. SpecialtyCare is one of the largest providers of perfusion in the nation, supporting one in seven cardiac surgeries in the US. 
- [RNFA Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Registered Nurse First Assistant in 2025](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-rnfa-jobs/): If you're a registered nurse with a passion for the operating room and you're seeking an advanced role that combines surgical expertise with nursing care, becoming a Registered Nurse First Assistant (rnfa jobs) could be your ideal career path. RNFAs represent one of the most specialized and highly compensated nursing roles, with salaries averaging $113,000-$125,000 annually and projected job growth of 12% through 2025.
- [Discover a Rewarding Healthcare Career: Become an EEG Technologist with SpecialtyCare](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-discover-rewarding-career-eeg-tech/): At SpecialtyCare, our EEG programs play a critical role in helping hospitals deliver timely, accurate neurological care. As an EEG Technologist, you become part of that mission — providing essential insight into brain activity, supporting faster diagnoses, and helping protect some of the hospital’s most vulnerable patients.
- [Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interfaces: The Future of Neurological Medicine](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-neuralink-bci-future-neurology/): In January 2024, Elon Musk's neurotechnology company Neuralink made headlines by successfully implanting its first brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a human patient. By early 2025, at least five people had received the implant, with plans to expand to 20-30 more by year's end. These individuals—paralyzed from spinal cord injuries or living with ALS—have been able to control computers, smartphones, and even robotic arms using only their thoughts.
- [How Does an EEG Work? Understanding Brain Wave Technology](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-how-does-an-eeg-work/): When your doctor orders an electroencephalogram (EEG), you might wonder: how can electrodes on your scalp detect what's happening deep inside your brain? The science behind EEG is fascinating, combining principles from neuroscience, physics, and electrical engineering to create one of medicine's most valuable windows into brain function.
- [Inside the OR: IONM as a Surgical Safety Partner in Complex Brain Surgery](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-inside-the-or-ionm-as-a-surgical-partner/): Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) offers a reliable layer of safety against neural injury for complex brain surgeries. Because IONM sensors can detect neurological signals in real time, surgeons can make adjustments to prevent the impairment of function before it happens, circumventing liability issues and sparing the patient of potential long-term complications. 
- [EEG Test Cost: What You Need to Know in 2026](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-eeg-test-cost/): When your doctor orders an electroencephalogram (EEG) to evaluate brain function, one of your first questions is likely: "How much will this cost?" The answer isn't simple, as EEG costs can vary dramatically based on multiple factors including the type of test, your location, insurance coverage, and where you have the procedure done.
- [Somatosensory Evoked Potentials: Essential Testing for Neurological Health](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-somatosensory-evoked-potential/): In the realm of neurological diagnostics and surgical safety, few tests provide as much valuable information about nerve pathway integrity as the somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP or SEP) test. This sophisticated yet non-invasive procedure has become indispensable for diagnosing nerve and spinal cord problems, monitoring patients during high-risk surgeries, and assessing neurological function in various clinical scenarios.
- [Brain Activity Tests: Your Complete FAQ Guide to EEG Monitoring](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-brain-activity-test-eeg-faq/): Brain activity testing through EEG is a safe, painless, and valuable diagnostic tool that provides crucial information about brain function. Whether you're having a brief outpatient test or extended ICU monitoring, understanding what to expect can help ease anxiety and ensure the best possible results.
- [Understanding ACNS Critical Care EEG Terminology: A Game-Changer for Neurocritical Care](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-acns-critical-care-eeg-terminology-guide/): In the fast-paced environment of intensive care units, where every second counts and accurate diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death, healthcare providers need standardized tools to communicate effectively. The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) has developed a groundbreaking framework that is revolutionizing how clinicians interpret and communicate about brain activity in critically ill patients.
- [EEG Jobs: Your Complete Guide to a Rewarding Career in Neurodiagnostics](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-eeg-jobs-career-opportunities/): To pursue EEG jobs, candidates typically need specific educational credentials and certifications:
- [How Long Does It Take to Do an EEG? A Complete Timeline Guide](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-how-long-does-eeg-take/): How Long Does It Take to Do an EEG?
- [CNIM Certification: Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring Specialist](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-cnim-certification-guide/): The Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) credential represents the gold standard in intraoperative neuromonitoring certification. For professionals working in surgical neurophysiology, obtaining CNIM certification demonstrates expertise, enhances career opportunities, and validates specialized skills in this critical field of patient care.
- [The Importance of IONM: A Case Study of a Brain Tumor Patient With Worsening Symptoms](https://specialtycareus.com/the-importance-of-ionm-a-case-study-of-a-brain-tumor-patient-with-worsening-symptoms/): Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) provides surgical teams with real-time data that reduces the risk of neural injury during complex surgeries. It’s a game-changer in neurosurgery, especially during critical operations that involve the brainstem or spine. Because the margin for error in these surgeries is razor-thin, real-time feedback is absolutely essential. IONM provides an extra layer of safety for surgeons, reduces risk, and improves outcomes for patients.
- [Regulatory & Guideline Landscape for Normothermic and Hypothermic Perfusion: What’s Changing?](https://specialtycareus.com/regulatory-guideline-landscape-for-normothermic-and-hypothermic-perfusion-whats-changing/): The utilization of perfusion related services is increasing in North America and around the world. Once an experimental therapy, extra-corporeal technology has become instrumental in open heart surgeries, life-saving respiratory and cardiac interventions, and organ preservation and transplantation. ECMO, formerly viewed as a “last resort” treatment, became widely accepted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and its utilization created an expanded modality to a variety of cardio-pulmonary conditions. Additionally, the rise of normothermic perfusion and hypothermic organ procurement techniques are offering a broader donor list that includes more hearts, kidneys, pancreases, lungs, and livers viable for transplant.
- [Collaborations Between Transplant Teams, OPOs, and Perfusion Services: Building the Ecosystem for Normothermic Regional Perfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/collaborations-between-transplant-teams-opos-and-perfusion-services-building-the-ecosystem-for-normothermic-regional-perfusion/): Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) is changing the landscape of organ transplantation by extending the donor hero window and assessing the viability of organs from DCD procedures. “Excellent early outcomes with liver and kidney transplantation” are driving the increased utilization of NRP for DCD donors, according to Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation. Moreover, the United Network for Sharing Organs (UNOS) says that perfusion of DCD hearts can potentially lead to 300 more adult heart transplants annually.
- [Intraoperative Monitoring: Protecting Patients Through Real-Time Neurological Assessment](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-intraoperative-monitoring-guide/): Intraoperative monitoring (IOM), also known as intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), represents one of the most significant advances in surgical patient safety. This sophisticated technology allows real-time assessment of nervous system function during surgical procedures, enabling immediate detection of potential complications and helping surgeons make critical decisions that protect patient neurological function.
- [The Top 50 Women Leaders of Tennessee for 2025: Robin Everhart](https://specialtycareus.com/the-top-50-women-leaders-of-tennessee-for-2025-robin-everhart/): As you grow as a leader, ensure that you are being true to yourself. Be you. Find your voice, style, and purpose—then use them authentically. Trying to be someone you are not isn’t leadership, it’s impersonation. Don’t shy away from mistakes; they’re essential to growth. Recognize that not everyone will like you, but mutual respect enables collaboration and results. Above all, remember that “change happens.” Remain flexible, embrace new challenges, and venture on. There’s no single path to success; there are many, and they’re all worth exploring. Lead before you get the role. You don’t need to have a title to lead others towards greatness. Share ideas, get involved, remain curious. Know your value but also know where you need to continue improving. And if you aspire to grow into leadership roles, let someone know. Companies and leaders aren’t mind readers. It takes a network of people that are mentors and advocates along with your hard work. Know your audience, build your network, and nurture your relationships. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to take a chance. Women tend to wait until they are 100% certain they are ready for the next role whereas men tend to throw their hats in the ring when they are 50% ready. None of us will ever be 100%, step forward. Be cognizant that you won’t always get the next role that you want immediately. It’s ok. Don’t give up. I remember being highly disappointed the first time I didn’t get a promotion I’d interviewed for and didn’t initially understand what the chosen candidate brought to the table that I didn’t. Fast forward and I wound up in an even better position that played more to my strengths. Be unapologetically authentic — your power lies in being you. Don’t try to lead like someone else; find your voice and use it with confidence. Build relationships, stay curious, and don’t let setbacks define you. Every experience, good or bad, is shaping the leader you’re meant to be.
- [aEEG Monitoring: Continuous Brain Function Assessment for Critical Patients](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-aeeg-continuous-monitoring1/): Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography, commonly known as aEEG, represents an important evolution in bedside neurological monitoring technology. This simplified form of continuous EEG monitoring provides clinicians with an accessible method for tracking brain function over extended periods, particularly in neonatal intensive care units and other critical care settings where ongoing neurological assessment is essential.
- [Society of Critical Care Medicine: Advancing Neuromonitoring in Critical Care Settings](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-society-of-critical-care-medicine/): The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) represents the world's largest organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. For healthcare professionals working in intensive care units, the society provides essential guidance on evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes—including the strategic use of neurological monitoring technologies.
- [Celebrating 31 Years of Excellence: James Buck’s Inspiring Journey in Perfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/celebrating-31-years-of-excellence-james-bucks-inspiring-journey-in-perfusion/): At SpecialtyCare, we’re proud to celebrate James Buck, BS, CCP, LP, Regional Director of Operations – Perfusion, South Central Region, for an incredible 31 years of service. His journey from the Air Force to the operating room is a testament to the rewarding, lifelong career opportunities in perfusion.
- [IONM Technician Careers: Building Expertise in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-ionm-technician-training-opportunities/): The IONM technician, more formally known as a surgical neurophysiologist, occupies a unique and vital position within the operating room team. These highly specialized professionals bridge neuroscience and patient care, providing the real-time nervous system monitoring that enables surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater safety and precision.
- [Intra Op Monitoring: Enhancing Surgical Safety with Real-Time Neurological Assessment](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-intra-op-monitoring-surgical-safety/): When patients undergo complex surgeries involving the brain, spine, or peripheral nervous system, intra op monitoring serves as a critical safeguard against potential neurological complications. Also known as intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), this advanced medical service continuously evaluates nervous system function throughout surgical procedures, providing surgeons with real-time feedback that can prevent permanent neurological damage.
- [Ambulatory EEG: Portable Brain Wave Monitoring in Your Daily Environment](https://specialtycareus.com/ambulatory-eeg-portable-brain-monitoring/): Ambulatory EEG represents a breakthrough in neurological monitoring, allowing patients to undergo comprehensive brain wave analysis while continuing their normal daily routines. This portable monitoring solution bridges the gap between brief clinical EEG recordings and extended hospital-based monitoring, providing neurologists with valuable diagnostic information captured in real-world settings. SpecialtyCare's ambulatory EEG services bring this advanced technology to patients nationwide, offering convenient access to extended neurological monitoring without hospitalization.
- [How Long Does an EEG Take? Complete Guide to EEG Test Duration and Timing](https://specialtycareus.com/how-long-does-an-eeg-take/): One of the most common questions patients ask when scheduled for an EEG is: "How long does an EEG take?" The answer depends on several factors, including the type of EEG ordered, the specific clinical question being addressed, and whether additional procedures are included. Understanding EEG test duration helps patients plan their day and feel prepared for the experience. At SpecialtyCare, we perform various types of EEG testing nationwide, and we're here to help you understand exactly what to expect regarding time commitment.
- [Celebrating CIM Week 2025: Spotlight on Je’Nel Bates, MI Site Manager](https://specialtycareus.com/celebrating-cim-week-2025-spotlight-on-jenel-bates-mi-site-manager/): At SpecialtyCare, our Comprehensive Instrument Management (CIM) teams play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. This CIM Week 2025, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on one of our dedicated associates, Je’Nel Bates, MI Site Manager for the Methodist Univ ATS-CIM Team at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Collierville.
- [Neuromonitoring: Protecting the Nervous System Through Advanced Real-Time Surveillance](https://specialtycareus.com/neuromonitoring-nervous-system-protection/): Neuromonitoring has emerged as an essential component of modern medical care, providing continuous surveillance of nervous system function when patients are most vulnerable. This sophisticated technology monitors the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves in real-time, enabling immediate intervention when function is compromised. As the nation's leading provider of neuromonitoring services, SpecialtyCare has revolutionized patient safety by delivering expert neuromonitoring to over 800 hospitals nationwide, protecting more than 115,000 surgical patients annually while also supporting critical care monitoring for countless others.
- [SSEP Monitoring: Understanding Somatosensory Evoked Potentials for Spinal Cord Protection](https://specialtycareus.com/ssep-monitoring-somatosensory-potentials/): SSEP monitoring represents one of the most valuable tools in modern surgical neurophysiology, providing continuous assessment of sensory pathway integrity throughout procedures that place the spinal cord and nervous system at risk. Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) have revolutionized spinal surgery by enabling real-time detection of sensory pathway compromise before permanent injury occurs. At SpecialtyCare, our experienced neurophysiologists perform SSEP monitoring in over 115,000 surgical procedures annually, protecting patients across 800 hospitals nationwide through this life-saving technology.
- [Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: The Gold Standard for Surgical Nervous System Protection](https://specialtycareus.com/intraoperative-neuromonitoring-surgical-protection/): Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) has emerged as the definitive standard for protecting patients' nervous systems during surgical procedures where brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves face potential injury. As the nation's largest provider of IONM services, SpecialtyCare has revolutionized surgical safety by bringing advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring to over 800 hospitals nationwide, supporting more than 115,000 patients annually through this life-saving technology.
- [Creating the Ultimate Neurolink: How Advanced Monitoring Connects Brain Function to Surgical Safety](https://specialtycareus.com/neurolink-brain-monitoring-surgical-safety/): In the rapidly evolving landscape of neurological medicine, the concept of a neurolink—a seamless connection between brain monitoring technology and clinical decision-making—has revolutionized patient safety during surgical procedures. At SpecialtyCare, we've developed sophisticated neurolink systems that bridge the gap between real-time neurological data and surgical intervention, creating an unprecedented level of patient protection during complex operations.
- [EEG Scan Technology: Advanced Brain Imaging for Precise Neurological Assessment](https://specialtycareus.com/eeg-scan-technology-brain-imaging-assessment/): Modern neurological care relies heavily on sophisticated imaging and monitoring technologies that provide detailed insights into brain function. The EEG scan stands as one of the most versatile and valuable diagnostic tools available, offering real-time visualization of brain electrical activity that helps physicians make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions. SpecialtyCare's advanced EEG scan services support healthcare providers nationwide with cutting-edge technology and expert interpretation.
- [Career Acceleration with SpecialtyCare: Eduardo Bolorino’s Experience in Our Surgical Neurophysiologist Training Program](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-career-acceleration-with-specialtycare-eduardo-bolorinos-experience-in-our-surgical-neurophysiologist-training-program/): Eduardo Bolorino took part in our Surgical Neurophysiologist 1 (SN1) program in 2014, and he has proceeded to excel in his field, getting promoted to Clinical Manager and then Area Manager in 2024. He has become proficient in complex case types and is a leader in our Central Florida Ops group, and it all started with the SN1 program. We asked Eduardo some questions about his experience and what advice he has for those seeking to build their careers in the healthcare industry.
- [EEG Test: Understanding Brain Wave Monitoring for Better Neurological Diagnosis](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-eeg-test-brain-wave-monitoring-diagnosis/): An EEG test represents one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in modern neurology, providing physicians with critical insights into brain function through the measurement of electrical activity. At SpecialtyCare, we perform thousands of EEG tests annually across the nation, helping healthcare providers diagnose and monitor a wide range of neurological conditions with precision and expertise.
- [IONM Services: The $50 Billion Industry You’ve Never Heard Of](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-ionm-services-new/): While everyone was talking about AI and cryptocurrency, a quiet revolution was happening in operating rooms across America. IONM services – a field most people can't even pronounce – just became a $50 billion industry almost overnight.
- [The Guardian Angels of Surgery: How Intraoperative Neuromonitoring is Secretly Saving Lives”](https://specialtycareus.com/intraoperative-neuromonitoring-guardian/): Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: Imagine you're in surgery. The surgeon's hand hovers over your spine, and in the next three seconds, a decision will be made that could determine whether you walk out of that operating room or spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair.
- [SPD Compliance Solutions: Essential Strategies for Meeting Regulatory Standards in Sterile Processing](https://specialtycareus.com/spd-compliance-solutions-regulatory-standards-sterile-processing/): AAMI standards, CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and The Joint Commission standards are the primary pillars that guide the practices and procedures of sterile processing professionals. Understanding and implementing comprehensive SPD compliance solutions is essential for maintaining patient safety and avoiding costly penalties.
- [Sterile Processing Department Efficiency: 7 Proven Strategies to Optimize Your SPD Operations](https://specialtycareus.com/sterile-processing-department-efficiency/): The OR cannot function properly without an effective sterile processing department, and proactive attention to the SPD can actually boost revenue while reducing risk. Understanding how to optimize sterile processing department efficiency is crucial for healthcare facilities seeking to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
- [SpecialtyCare Attends AOPO Annual Meeting to Present NRP Services](https://specialtycareus.com/specialtycare-attends-aopo-annual-meeting-to-present-nrp-services/): This June, SpecialtyCare attended the AOPO Annual Meeting in Denver, CO, to present our Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) services, which we provide to organ procurement organizations. 
- [How ECMO Programs Increase Revenue and Patient Care Opportunities](https://specialtycareus.com/how-ecmo-programs-increase-revenue-and-patient-care-opportunities/): The use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy continues to be on the rise in the U.S. and worldwide. This is due in part to an aging population and increases in cardiovascular disease and respiratory illnesses. The most recent COVID-19 pandemic created a significant demand for ECMO across the globe. 
- [Hospital Sterile Processing Outsourcing: Maximizing Quality and Efficiency for Your Healthcare Facility](https://specialtycareus.com/hospital-sterile-processing-outsourcing-benefits-guide/): The sterile processing department (SPD) serves as the critical backbone of any healthcare facility, yet many hospitals struggle with staffing shortages, compliance challenges, and operational inefficiencies. Hospital sterile processing outsourcing has emerged as a strategic solution, with estimates showing the number of hospitals outsourcing SPD functions will triple over the next several years.
- [“Don’t Let Perfection Be the Enemy of Good” – Kyra Grathwohl’s Mission Trip to Nigeria](https://specialtycareus.com/cardiac-mission-trip/): At SpecialtyCare, supporting our clinicians' commitment to serve others beyond borders is at the heart of what we do. In May, one of our own participated in a life-changing mission trip to Nigeria through the VOOM Foundation, thanks in part to funding from the AmSECT Mission Trip Scholarship, proudly supported by SpecialtyCare.
- [How Different Modalities in IONM Work](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-how-different-modalities-in-ionm-work/): What is IONM?
- [How to Find a Sterile Processing Partner You Can Trust](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-find-a-sterile-processing-partner/): When hospitals and surgical centers begin looking to find a sterile processing partner, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Sterile processing is the first line of defense in preventing surgical site infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the surgical throughput that keeps healthcare systems running smoothly. Yet, many hospitals find themselves overwhelmed by staff shortages, training gaps, outdated processes, or equipment challenges in their Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD).
- [Understanding Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-support-for-hospitals/): Sterile processing support for hospitals plays a pivotal role in maintaining patient safety and mitigating infection risks. This specialized department ensures that surgical instruments and medical devices are cleaned, disinfected, assembled, and sterilized to the highest standards before clinical use.
- [SPD Best Practices: Essential Guidelines for Sterile Processing Excellence](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-spd-best-practices/): Sterile Processing Department (SPD) best practices form the cornerstone of infection prevention and patient safety in healthcare facilities worldwide. These SPD best practices have evolved through decades of research, clinical experience, and regulatory guidance to create comprehensive standards that protect patients, healthcare workers, and ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
- [Career Opportunities in Sterile Processing: Build Your Future with SpecialtyCare](https://specialtycareus.com/career-opportunities-in-sterile-processing-build-your-future-with-specialtycare/): The healthcare industry offers numerous pathways for professional growth, and career opportunities in sterile processing represent one of the most stable and rewarding fields available today. As surgical procedures continue to increase and infection prevention becomes increasingly critical, career opportunities in sterile processing are expanding rapidly across the country.
- [Sterile Processing Department Workflow: Optimizing Efficiency with SpecialtyCare](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-department-workflow/): An efficient sterile processing department workflow is the backbone of safe surgical operations in any healthcare facility. The sterile processing department workflow encompasses every step from the moment contaminated instruments leave the operating room to their return as sterile, ready-to-use surgical tools. At SpecialtyCare, we recognize that optimizing sterile processing department workflow is essential for patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- [How to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-how-to-improve-communication-between-the-spd-and-the-or/): Sometimes there’s a lack of clear communication between the SPD and the OR, but it’s not because people don’t want to communicate. It’s because they don’t feel that they’ll be heard or there’s no system to capture and respond to their messages.
- [Deep Brain Stimulation Done Right: How Advanced Mapping Improves Outcomes](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-deep-brain-stimulation-done-right-how-advanced-mapping-improves-outcomes/): Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapy in which electrical signals are passed through electrodes that are placed into specific structures in the brain.  DBS is often thought of as a pacemaker for the brain, as these signals are programmed to disrupt abnormal rhythms and alleviate the symptoms of certain neurological conditions. It’s FDA-approved to treat Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy and treatment-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but clinicians and researchers also believe that DBS holds promise for a number of other neurological and psychiatric conditions.
- [Sterile Processing Certification Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with SpecialtyCare](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-certification/): Are you ready to take your sterile processing certification exam? Whether you're pursuing your Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification, this comprehensive quiz will help you assess your knowledge and identify areas for continued study.
- [Types of Incidents and Implications: How Your SPD Affects Overall Satisfaction and Safety](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-types-of-incidents-and-implications-how-your-spd-affects-overall-satisfaction-and-safety/): The sterile processing department (SPD) plays a critical role in both OR efficiency and safety. However, it often gets less attention because it isn’t seen as a revenue generator, and the risks of serious incidents are chronically underestimated. Hospitals constantly misjudge the number of SPD errors occurring every year because, oftentimes, errors are not properly tracked; what isn’t tracked can’t be evaluated or addressed. Satisfaction among staff decreases, and the risk of a broken or contaminated instrument reaching a patient goes up; the consequences are paid in hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.
- [Hospital Sterile Processing Standards: SpecialtyCare’s Commitment to Excellence](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-hospital-sterile-processing-standards/): In today's healthcare environment, maintaining rigorous hospital sterile processing standards is not just a regulatory requirement—it's a fundamental responsibility to patient safety. Hospital sterile processing standards serve as the foundation for preventing surgical site infections, ensuring instrument integrity, and maintaining the highest levels of patient care. At SpecialtyCare US, we recognize that adherence to hospital sterile processing standards is what separates exceptional healthcare facilities from the rest.
- [I Need Sterile Processing Support for My Hospital: SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive SolutionsSterile Processing Support for My HospitalI Need Sterile Processing Support for My Hospital: SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive Solutions](https://specialtycareus.com/i-need-sterile-processing-support-for-my-hospital/): Hospital administrators and surgical directors across the country face a common challenge: maintaining efficient, compliant sterile processing operations while managing costs and ensuring patient safety. If you've found yourself thinking "I need sterile processing support for my hospital," you're not alone. SpecialtyCare US understands the complexities of modern sterile processing departments and offers comprehensive solutions tailored to your facility's unique needs.
- [Breaking Through Breakeven: Achieving Revenue Growth & Better Patient Outcomes with ECMO](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-breaking-through-breakeven-achieving-revenue-growth-better-patient-outcomes-with-ecmo/): SpecialtyCare and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) recently hosted a webinar to showcase how ECMO is a therapy worth investing in, both for its capacity as a revenue driver and its life-saving capability for an expanding range of conditions. Here are some highlights of the presentation.
- [Sterile Processing Technician Jobs: Career Opportunities with SpecialtyCare](https://specialtycareus.com/blog-sterile-processing-technician-jobs/): Sterile processing technician jobs represent one of the most vital yet often overlooked career paths in healthcare. In today's healthcare environment, infection prevention is paramount to patient safety. Behind every successful surgical procedure stands a team of dedicated professionals ensuring that all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, inspected, and ready for use.

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- [ECMO Simulation Training Course – SC Associate Pricing](https://specialtycareus.com/ecmo-simulation-training-course-sc-associate-pricing/): Dec 6, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA
- [Sterile Processing Solutions Calculator](https://specialtycareus.com/sterile-processing-solutions-calculator/): The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) serves a critically important function in the hospital ecosystem – keeping your surgeons satisfied by ensuring your surgeries happen on time while limiting infection risk to your patients. SPD errors cost your hospital significant time and money but, many hospitals don’t realize the extent of SPD errors that are impacting their operating rooms due to insufficient measuring and tracking. Reducing these errors will help protect your revenue by ensuring your OR runs on-time while mitigating expensive rework, patient infection risk, and other legal and compliance costs.
- [header test](https://specialtycareus.com/header-test/): A turnkey solution customized for your cardiac OR.
- [Recruiting Leads](https://specialtycareus.com/recruiting-leads/): Associate Referral Program Recruiting Leads Submit a Lead
- [TY Website Contact Page](https://specialtycareus.com/ty-website-contact-page/): We’ve received your message and our team will be in touch with you soon. In the meantime, check out our services or explore our blog for helpful resources.
- [Equipment Donation Program](https://specialtycareus.com/equipment-donation-program/): At SpecialtyCare, we believe in supporting healthcare providers and making a positive impact on the medical community. That's why we’re proud to offer our Equipment Donation Program — a chance for hospitals, clinics, and organizations to receive medical equipment at little to no cost.
- [TY Ad Contact Page](https://specialtycareus.com/ty-contact-page-adv/): We’ve received your message and our team will be in touch with you soon. In the meantime, check out our services or explore our blog for helpful resources.
- [NRP_National_ProvIder](https://specialtycareus.com/nrp_national_provider/): SpecialtyCare is a trusted national leader in perfusion and ECMO services, and our experienced teams are now leading the way in life-saving NRP procedures & techniques.
- [Perfusion Licensure: Find Your State](https://specialtycareus.com/resources-overview/find-your-state-perfusion-licensure/): Welcome to the Perfusion Licensure Directory
- [SPD- Beyond Clean Podcast](https://specialtycareus.com/spd-beyond-clean-podcast/): In this SPD Expert series, we’re going to be diving into topics like; what are the KPIs that you need to be looking at if you're talking about quality? How do you collaborate within and around surgical services to make sure that your SPD can do everything needed to keep your patients safe.
- [ECMO Revenue Calculator](https://specialtycareus.com/ecmo-revenue-calculator/): Use SpecialtyCare’s ECMO Revenue Calculator to help you evaluate your ECMO opportunity. The ECMO Revenue Calculator helps you to quickly assess and adjust parameters for your ECMO program start-up or expansion and is designed to support more informed decision-making. It provides real-time revenue guidance based on vital patient data specific to your hospital and your program expectations.
- [ECMO Simulation Training Course](https://specialtycareus.com/ecmo-simulation-training-course/): Dec 6, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA
- [OPS Lead](https://specialtycareus.com/ops-lead/): Lead Referral Program New Business Leads Submit a Lead
- [News & Blog](https://specialtycareus.com/news-blog/): Healthcare blog focusing on data, outcomes, and career development in allied health.
- [RALI END USER AGREEMENT](https://specialtycareus.com/rali-end-user-agreement/): TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT
- [Perfusion CTV](https://specialtycareus.com/ccp/): Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative perfusion solutions. Apply your skills and passion in a supportive environment committed to professional growth and excellence.
- [Lead Referral Program](https://specialtycareus.com/lead-referral-program/): "The Lead Referral Program is unique, I've never been a part of something similar at any other company. It offers great incentives and empowers us to help our customers."
- [SpecialtyCare University](https://specialtycareus.com/specialtycare-university/): Unlock your potential and advance your career with SpecialtyCare University! Our comprehensive training programs are designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the ever-evolving medical field. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, our expert-led courses and hands-on training opportunities will equip you with the tools you need to excel. Join SpecialtyCare University today and take the first step towards a brighter, more fulfilling future in healthcare. Visit our website to learn more and enroll now!
- [ECMO Training](https://specialtycareus.com/online-ecmo-training/): SpecialtyCare is the #1 provider of ECMO in the country, thanks to our deep pool of highly trained experts. When you partner with us, you can be confident that your cardiac OR will always have capable people ready to step in to any procedure.
- [Podcast](https://specialtycareus.com/podcast/): In this medical podcast, we will dive deep into the healthcare space, from the people that dedicate their lives to patient care to the companies improving patient outcomes through innovation. From well-respected surgeons and thought leaders to those on the front lines of healthcare, we’ll bring you conversations with those making a difference both in the OR and beyond. Through in-depth interviews with nurses, sterile processing technicians, clinical managers, and even healthcare technology companies and startups, we’ll discuss what’s on the horizon in the industry in regards to careers, technology, and innovation. The heartbeat of healthcare is strong and ever-changing, and we look forward to bringing you both the latest trends and the personal stories of those whose lives have been touched by healthcare professionals. Listen to the latest episodes of Checking the Vitals, a healthcare podcast focused on innovation.
- [Medical Journal Directory](https://specialtycareus.com/medical-journal-directory/): At SpecialtyCare, we are exceptionally proud to have a leadership team that is highly regarded by their peers and by thought leaders in the medical community, with authored or co-authored published work in the world’s most credible medical journals. Their expertise and high-level research in the area of perfusion and intraoperative neuromonitoring continue to impact the quality of patient care.
- [SCOPE](https://specialtycareus.com/scope/): More than 1,200 hospitals and 13,500 physicians trust SpecialtyCare to help them achieve better patient outcomes and improved financial results. With nearly 1,500 clinicians supporting over 500,000 procedures every year, we are able to collect a tremendous amount of data along the way. That’s why we have SCOPE™, the SpecialtyCare Operative Procedural Registry.
- [Research & Data](https://specialtycareus.com/research-data/)
- [Education & Training](https://specialtycareus.com/education-training/): We are a steadfast source of highly capable clinicians. Our deep well of experts ensures that hospitals always have the specialists they need to complete scheduled procedures. Efficiency is the lifeblood of a hospital. We have built and trained our team to ensure that coverage and capability are never an issue for our partners, improving throughput and minimizing risk. 
- [Perfusion School Directory](https://specialtycareus.com/perfusion-school-directory/): View our perfusion school directory, find the top perfusion school in your area and start your journey of saving lives and making a difference.
- [Sterile Processing Solutions](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/sterile-processing-solutions/): Sterile tools are essential for running a safe and efficient OR. You can rely on our team to handle decontamination, inspection, maintenance, sterilization, and storage — all carefully documented to ensure you are in compliance and your patients are safe.
- [Minimally invasive surgical support](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/minimally-invasive-surgical-support/): What is Minimally Invasive Surgical Support?
- [IONM Training Program](https://specialtycareus.com/ionm-training-program/): The SpecialtyCare IONM Training Program focuses not only on a technical understanding of data acquisition and measurement, but also on the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, the sensitivity and specificity of electrophysiological measures in monitoring and mapping structures during complex surgical procedures, and the tools required for effective communication when the stakes are high. Our program is designed to facilitate the competency and clinical acumen of well-rounded surgical neurophysiologists. Prior to board certification preparation, our graduate level training encompasses the following core elements:
- [SpecialtyCare CARES](https://specialtycareus.com/specialtycare-cares/): SpecialtyCare CARESPerfusion Medical Mission FundPENCIL ProgramIONM Medical Mission Fund
- [Blog & News](https://specialtycareus.com/healthcare-blog/)
- [Autotransfusion Services](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/autotransfusion-services/): Autotransfusion solves many of the challenges hospitals face when relying on donated blood, helping reduce costs and shorten time to treatment. With SpecialtyCare working alongside your team, patients can receive their own autotransfusion blood back in as little as three to five minutes—when speed can literally save a life.
- [ATS](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/surgical-first-assist/ats/)
- [Surgical First Assist](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/surgical-first-assist/): Nowhere is trust and communication more important than during a surgery. Our Surgical First Assistants are highly trained, capable, and dedicated to helping your surgeons get the best possible outcomes.
- [TCD](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/tcd/): At SpecialtyCare, we build and support the field of neurodiagnostics and know that our Neurosonographers are the vital link between patients who need critical care and the doctors that are there to help. Neurosonographers utilize their expertise in cerebral vascular anatomy to perform TCD ultrasound testing to measure the rate and direction of blood flow inside arterial vessels. From newborn babies to adults, we provide round-the-clock care for patients in a diverse range of settings, including the operating room, intensive care units, epilepsy monitoring units, emergency rooms, and outpatient clinics.
- [EEG](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/eeg/): From remote monitoring to staffing solutions, we help hospitals protect their most vulnerable patients with high-quality routine, stat, and continuous EEG/LTM studies.
- [DBS](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/dbs/): DBS treats the symptoms of a number of movement and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- [IONM](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/ionm/): We are the best in the industry because results matter. As the nation’s largest provider of IONM, we serve over 115,000 patients every year.
- [Ancillary Services](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/ancillary-services/): Whether it is in the cardiac OR, ICU, or emergency room, success is dependent on having a team that is highly competent, highly efficient, and well-equipped with the tools they need. When the right cardiac team is in the room and operating at its peak, patient outcomes, clinical performance and operational efficiency all improve.
- [NRP](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/nrp/): What is NRP? Normothermic Regional Perfusion is an advanced organ perfusion technique used during organ donation after circulatory death (DCD) to restore oxygenated blood flow to organs prior to recovery. Often asked, what does NRP stand for? NRP stands for Normothermic Regional Perfusion, a rapidly expanding innovation helping transplant teams increase both the quality and quantity of viable organs available for transplant.
- [Anesthesia Technology](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/anesthesia-technology/): SpecialtyCare excels in providing skilled anesthesia technology crucial for cardiac OR procedures, ensuring safe and efficient patient care.
- [Cardiac ATS](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/cardiac-ats/): As a proven leader in heart procedures, SpecialtyCare seamlessly integrates with your team—partnering to deliver turn‑key, tailored autotransfusion solutions that support confidence at every turn.
- [ECMO](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/ecmo/): SpecialtyCare is the #1 provider of ECMO in the country, thanks to our deep pool of highly trained experts.
- [Perfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/perfusion/): Perfusion and cardiac operations are one of the cornerstones of our expertise and experience. In simple terms, what is perfusion? Perfusion is the process of supporting a patient’s circulation and oxygenation during complex cardiac surgery using advanced heart-lung technology operated by a highly trained cardiac perfusionist. One out of every seven heart procedures is done with a SpecialtyCare perfusionist in the room. Relied upon nationwide, our ability to integrate seamlessly with any OR team makes us the ideal choice to be your trusted partner in the cardiac OR.
- [Demo](https://specialtycareus.com/demo/)
- [Neuro](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/): It’s this level of expertise that lets us effectively collaborate with physicians to minimize patient injuries in the hospitals we serve. A higher rate of successful surgeries is good for the patients who get the vital care they need, but it also leads to a healthier bottom line for the hospital. We’re confident in our ability because the data supports it: SpecialtyCare has a post-neuro deficit rate that is 5-10x times better than the national average, depending on the procedure.
- [Surgical](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/): SpecialtyCare designs an innovative ecosystem of surgical support, combining proven efficiency solutions and embedded expert clinicians ready to solve the unique challenges faced by your OR.
- [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://specialtycareus.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/): This Notice of Privacy Practices (Notice) applies to all covered entitiesunder HIPAA affiliated with SpecialtyCare, !nc.*
- [Marketing Code of Ethics](https://specialtycareus.com/marketing-code-of-ethics/): 1. All websites are clearly marked as SpecialtyCare (SC) in the “About” or “Contact” section and privacy policy.
- [Privacy Policy](https://specialtycareus.com/privacy/): Effective Date/Last Updated as of: January 1, 2023
- [Resources](https://specialtycareus.com/resources-overview/): More than just the leading allied health service provider, SpecialtyCare is investing in research, data, education, and more.
- [Careers](https://specialtycareus.com/careers/): SpecialtyCare Offers Rewarding Careers in the OR
- [Cardiac](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/): As a proven leader in heart procedures, SpecialtyCare seamlessly integrates with your team—partnering to deliver tailored cardiac solutions for confidence at every turn. From perfusion and ECMO to cardiac autotransfusion and organ recovery, our experts support life‑saving procedures across the cardiac care continuum.
- [Contact Us](https://specialtycareus.com/contact-us/): From OR efficiency to staffing with top talent, SpecialtyCare delivers healthcare solutions.
- [Home](https://specialtycareus.com/): SpecialtyCare partners with hospitals as a trusted allied healthcare provider, delivering essential clinical services and expert staffing to improve outcomes in the operating room. We specialize in Perfusion, ECMO, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Sterile Processing, and other services, helping hospitals maintain excellence in patient care where it matters most. With rising demands and a shrinking pool of trained professionals, finding reliable, cost-effective solutions is more critical than ever, and we're here to help.
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- [About Us](https://specialtycareus.com/about-us/): SpecialtyCare is your fully invested and integrated partner—leveraging our network of expert clinicians to tailor solutions for your OR and beyond.

## Bios
- [Megan Barney](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/megan-barney/)
- [Chelsey J. Hadfield, JD](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/chelsey-j-hadfield-jd/)
- [John Peyton](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/john-peyton/)
- [Matt Gray](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/matt-gray/)
- [Dan Farrell, MBA](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/dan-farrell-mba/)
- [Robin Everhart](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/robin-everhart/)
- [John Arena, JD, LLM](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/john-arena-jd-llm/)
- [Steven Choi, MD, FAAP](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/steven-choi-md-faap/)
- [Steve Lunn, MBA](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/steve-lunn/)
- [Jeff Gray, CPA](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/jeff-gray-cpa/)
- [Sam Weinstein, MD, MBA](https://specialtycareus.com/biography/sam-weinstein-md-mba/)

## Products
- [ECMO/Other](https://specialtycareus.com/product/ecmo-other/): Additional description for that would apply to all products.
- [Heart/Lung Machines](https://specialtycareus.com/product/heart-lung-machines/)
- [Heater/Coolers](https://specialtycareus.com/product/heater-coolers/)
- [Cell Savers](https://specialtycareus.com/product/cell-savers/): Additional description for that would apply to all products.

## Categories
- [Articles](https://specialtycareus.com/category/articles/)
- [Autotransfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/category/autotransfusion/)
- [Biomedical Engineering](https://specialtycareus.com/category/biomedical-engineering/)
- [cardiac](https://specialtycareus.com/category/cardiac/)
- [Cardiovascular Services Data](https://specialtycareus.com/category/cardiovascular-services-data/)
- [Caring Matters](https://specialtycareus.com/category/caring-matters/)
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- [Data & Research](https://specialtycareus.com/category/data-research/)
- [DBS](https://specialtycareus.com/category/dbs/)
- [Deep Brain Stimulation](https://specialtycareus.com/category/deep-brain-stimulation/)
- [ECMO](https://specialtycareus.com/category/ecmo/)
- [EEG and TCD](https://specialtycareus.com/category/eeg-and-tcd/)
- [IONM](https://specialtycareus.com/category/ionm/)
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- [Neurodiagnostics](https://specialtycareus.com/category/neurodiagnostics/)
- [News](https://specialtycareus.com/category/news/)
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- [Operating Room](https://specialtycareus.com/category/operating-room/)
- [Organ Recovery](https://specialtycareus.com/category/organ-recovery/)
- [Patient Blood Management](https://specialtycareus.com/category/patient-blood-management/)
- [patient satisfaction](https://specialtycareus.com/category/patient-satisfaction/)
- [Perfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/category/perfusion/)
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- [Safer Surgery](https://specialtycareus.com/category/safer-surgery/)
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- [Surgical Assist](https://specialtycareus.com/category/surgical-assist/)
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## About SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare is a U.S. allied healthcare provider that supplies expert clinical staffing and outsourced operating room services to hospitals. The company is the nation's largest provider of cardiovascular perfusion, intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), autotransfusion, and ECMO services, supporting more than 500,000 surgeries each year across over 1,200 hospitals in 45+ states.

Hospitals partner with SpecialtyCare to solve clinical staffing shortages, improve operating room throughput, and reduce surgical complications. Clinicians are embedded directly into the hospital's OR team rather than supplied as temporary contract labor.

Key facts:

- Headquarters: 3 Maryland Farms, Suite 200, Brentwood, TN 37027-5005
- Phone: 800.348.4565 | Email: info@specialtycare.net
- CEO: Sam Weinstein, MD, MBA
- Accredited and certified by The Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services)
- Operates SCOPE, a proprietary clinical outcomes database used for benchmarking and quality research
- Mission: deliver evidence-based, data-driven care that decreases both complications and costs

## Core Service Lines

Cardiac
- [Perfusion](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/perfusion/): Cardiovascular perfusion services; SpecialtyCare is the largest U.S. provider.
- [ECMO](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/ecmo/): Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation program support and specialist staffing.
- [NRP and Organ Recovery](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/nrp-and-organ-recovery/): Normothermic regional perfusion for donation after circulatory death and organ procurement.
- [Cardiac ATS](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/cardiac-ats/): Autotransfusion services for cardiac surgery.
- [Ancillary Services](https://specialtycareus.com/services/cardiac/ancillary-services/): Additional support services for cardiac programs.

Neuro
- [IONM](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/ionm/): Intraoperative neuromonitoring to protect neurological function during surgery.
- [EEG](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/eeg/): Electroencephalography monitoring services.
- [DBS](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/dbs/): Deep brain stimulation procedure support.
- [TCD](https://specialtycareus.com/services/neuro/tcd/): Transcranial Doppler monitoring.

Surgical
- [Sterile Processing Solutions](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/sterile-processing-solutions/): Sterile processing department staffing and workflow improvement.
- [Autotransfusion Services](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/autotransfusion-services/): Blood conservation and cell salvage during surgery.
- [Minimally Invasive Surgical Support](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/minimally-invasive-surgical-support/): Laparoscopic and robotic surgery support staff.
- [Surgical First Assist](https://specialtycareus.com/services/surgical/surgical-first-assist/): Credentialed surgical first assistants for the OR.

## Training and Education

- [IONM Training Program](https://specialtycareus.com/ionm-training-program/): Entry pathway into intraoperative neuromonitoring for new clinicians.
- [Perfusion School Directory](https://specialtycareus.com/perfusion-school-directory/): Directory of accredited perfusion education programs in the United States.