# technician — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover technician. Page: Feed: --- ## [Vet Tech Cafe - Clair Sauer Episode](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-clair-sauer-episode/) _2026-08-10 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Caffeinators, you know we love to talk about education and all kinds of different educational models and ideas. For this episode, we were put in touch with Clair Sauer (HUGE thanks to Tasha McNerny for the rec!) and it kind of blew our minds. She is currently finishing up her SECOND Master's Degree in in Education, and she is in a program that teaches Doctors how to teach Doctors, and is the first… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7cpayepdb8jpi6bp/ClaireSauerEpisode.mp3) ## [Improving Anesthesia Safety with Dr. Luiz Santos DVM, PhD, DACVAA/DECVAA](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/improving-anesthesia-safety) _2026-07-31 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Morbidity and mortality remains a serious issue for veterinary patients undergoing anesthesia. Today, we are talking with patient safety expert, Dr. Luiz Santos who has some valuable insights in the importance of checklists, why time outs save lives, and the best way to lead your M&M rounds. Links to resources discussed in this episode: https://ava.eu.com/resources/checklists/… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2372365865-tasha-mcnerney-improving-anesthesia-safety.mp3) ## [Why Most of My GitHub Repos Just Went Private](https://nerdymark.com/post/why-most-of-my-github-repos-went-private) _2026-07-27 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ I did some reputation management and made the majority of my GitHub repos private. Here's the reasoning, and how to ask for read access. ## [Pokemon Sleep Roster Analyzer Adds Greengrass Expert Mode](https://nerdymark.com/post/pokemon-sleep-expert-mode-roster-analyzer) _2026-07-27 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ The free Pokemon Sleep roster analyzer now models Greengrass Expert Mode: main and sub favorite berries, weekly bonuses, and the 15% help-speed penalty. ## [Vet Tech Cafe -Sarah Parsons Episode](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-sarah-parsons-episode/) _2026-07-27 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Caffeinators, you know her content, you love her videos, so you're going to love this episode with THE Sarah Parsons! Sarah has a great story and puts out really fun content, and we talk all about the WHY. We also talk a lot about creating this kind of content, the pressure, the work, and fun and the perks too. This episode is a lot of fun. Keep an eye out for her at your favorite veterinary… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j7hzft7upr3w29hk/SarahParsonsEpisode.mp3) ## [Building a Bluesky Post Rate API in Two AppView Calls](https://nerdymark.com/post/bluesky-post-rate-api-two-appview-calls) _2026-07-21 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ How I built a Bluesky posting-rate API on two unauthenticated AppView calls per lookup, so it stays fast and cheap even if it goes viral. ## [Vet Tech Taproom Episode 61](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-taproom-episode-61/) _2026-07-20 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ HiVE East is in two weeks! Dave and Jeff will be at HiVE and we hope you can be too! If you're planning on attending, use our discount code: CAFE to save 20% off registration. Here's the link to sign up:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5yyiceq6ftercij7/TR61.mp3) ## [Thirty Years of POV-Ray: From the Family PC to the Browser](https://nerdymark.com/post/thirty-years-of-povray) _2026-07-16 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ In July 1996 I was 15, rendering POV-Ray scenes overnight on the family PC. Thirty years later I put the real raytracer in a browser tab, with an AI copilot. ## [Vet Tech Cafe - Ellen Lundquister Udd Episode](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-ellen-lundquister-udd-episode/) _2026-07-13 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Get in, Caffeinators!!We’re off to Sweden!! We recently spoke with Ellen Lundquister Udd about life as a veterinary nurse in Sweden. We covered a lot of ground in this one including specialization and the increase in demand for high quality care and what veterinary medicine looks like in Sweden. She also gave us a fascinating comparison of the cost of veterinary care to the cost of human medical… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pib83tdu5wk5kw6m/EllenLundquisterUddEpisode.mp3) ## [Intro to Emergency Communications Class with SCC ARES/RACES](https://nerdymark.com/post/ares-races-intro-emergency-communications) _2026-07-11 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ I'm attending SCC ARES/RACES' hands-on Introduction to Emergency Communications class in Sunnyvale - ham radio basics for new operators like me (KO6ODW). ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mhKJVFgNm7f7) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Auto-Posting to Bluesky with Flask, APScheduler, and atproto](https://nerdymark.com/post/bluesky-auto-posting-methods) _2026-07-11 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ How this site auto-posts to Bluesky: blog cross-posts, Steam achievements, NASA fireball alerts, and verification digests, plus the lessons learned. ## [Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi Bridge for an Ethernet-Only Printer](https://nerdymark.com/post/raspberry-pi-wifi-printer-bridge) _2026-07-11 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ Make an Ethernet-only printer reachable over Wi-Fi with a Raspberry Pi and parprouted proxy-ARP bridging - no NAT, no port forwards, no printer changes. ## [The nerdymark.com Public API - Now with Swagger Docs](https://nerdymark.com/post/public-api-swagger-docs) _2026-07-07 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ A tour of nerdymark.com's free public API: Bay Area public safety incident data, the Caw social feed, ICE sightings, and more - now documented with Swagger. ## [Werdy - A New Daily Word Ladder Game That Ends at NERDY](https://nerdymark.com/post/werdy-daily-word-ladder-game) _2026-07-04 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ Introducing Werdy, a free daily word ladder game. Change one letter at a time to reach NERDY - born when we discovered PIZZA is mathematically unreachable. ## [Building Better OG Images with Playwright and Pillow](https://nerdymark.com/post/og-images-playwright-pillow) _2026-07-04 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ How I replaced plain social preview cards with Playwright page screenshots composited into branded browser-window frames with Pillow and Flask. ## [I Got Into Weather Balloons Right Before They Stopped Flying](https://nerdymark.com/post/weather-balloons-stopped-flying) _2026-07-02 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ Getting my Technician license led me to track NWS radiosondes with an SDR - a whip antenna, clean decodes, then Oakland stopped launching on July 1. ## [KO6ODW: I Passed My Amateur Radio Technician Exam](https://nerdymark.com/post/ko6odw-amateur-radio-technician-license) _2026-06-29 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ After a month studying the Technician question pool, I passed the exam and earned my amateur radio license. Meet KO6ODW — now cleared to transmit, not just listen. 73! ## [Vet Tech Cafe - Susan Ryan](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-susan-ryan/) _2026-06-29 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Caffeinators, get a bottle Bailey's because we're going to Ireland! Susan Ryan stopped by the Vet Tech Cafe, literally today, to talk all things veterinary nursing in Ireland! She talked about getting a lot of her education and experience in the UK because it wasn't available in Ireland, but how Ireland is moving forward in the veterinary profession. She compared and contrasted working in the UK… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mgaxfitnjw4ygmn9/SusanRyanEpisode.mp3) ## [Jeffgoldblumle Is Serving Malware - I Built a Safe Version](https://nerdymark.com/post/jeffgoldblumle-safe-version) _2026-06-20 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ The original Jeffgoldblumle word game began serving malicious ads. Until it cleans up, here is a safe, ad-free version with a new daily 12-letter puzzle. ## [Decoding Pagers: A Helpful Guide to POCSAG and SDR](https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-pocsag-pager-decoding/) _2026-06-20 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ This tutorial provides a clear walkthrough on using RTL-SDR and PDW to decode pager traffic. It was a great resource for understanding the setup and protocols. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VaHA7Ps9Nq8O) _2026-06-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Vet Tech Cafe - Natasha Summerfield Episode](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-natasha-summerfield-episode/) _2026-06-15 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Caffeinators, guten tag! The Vet Tech Cafe is on the road again! This time we are headed to Switzerland! We recently sat down with Natasha Summerfield to talk all things life as a veterinary technician and VTS in Switzerland. This was a great discussion and she talked to us about education and credentialing, utilization and collaboration, public perception, and so much more, including her travels… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8c76r9n7ct3kfweb/NatashaSummerfieldEpisode.mp3) ## [Making Sense of the Anthropic Fable and Mythos Directive](https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access) _2026-06-14 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ Sad trombone. This post clarifies the recent government-mandated suspension of Fable 5 and Mythos 5. It was helpful to get a clear breakdown of the situation and next steps. ## [New Bulls & Cows Solvers: Woodle and 4digits](/games) _2026-06-13 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ Two new browser solvers for Bulls and Cows puzzles: Woodle (words, one at a time) and 4digits (the classic distinct-digit number game). Free and ad-free. ## [Getting Ghosted on Pokémon TCG Pocket Trades? Check Privacy Settings](https://nerdymark.com/post/pokemon-tcg-pocket-trades-privacy-settings) _2026-06-12 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ In Pokémon TCG Pocket, hiding your last login time sinks you to the bottom of friends lists and dries up your trades and gifts. Here's the one-toggle fix. ## [The AI Vampire Ate My Sleep Schedule and I Laughed](https://promptedbyeric.substack.com/p/the-ai-vampire-is-real-and-i-have) _2026-06-08 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ This look at the cognitive drain of AI orchestration is a relatable wake-up call. It explains why efficiency gains often lead to more work, not less. ## [Jeffgoldblumle Solver: Just Guess Jeff Goldblum](https://nerdymark.com/post/goldblumle-solver) _2026-06-08 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ A solver for Jeffgoldblumle, the 12-letter 3-guess word game where the answer is JEFFGOLDBLUM 90% of the time. Guess it first, then narrow the real word. ## [Don't Wordle Solver: How to Avoid Guessing the Word](https://nerdymark.com/post/dont-wordle-solver-reverse-wordle) _2026-06-08 · Mark LaCore · nerdymark.com - Mark LaCore's Blog_ A solver for Don't Wordle, the reverse Wordle game. It tracks your clues, counts the valid words left, and recommends safe words that can't be the answer. ## [Osteosarcoma Analgesia; What More Can We Do? with Katelyn McDonald CVT, VTS (Oncology)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/osteosarcoma-analgesia-what) _2026-06-04 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ A friend of mine recently called me up because his dog was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. The dog was on carprofen and the clinician told my friend there was really nothing else they could give for pain. That didn't sound right to me so I went to Katelyn McDonald CVT, VTS (Oncology) to get the scoop. Katelyn McDonald, CVT, VTS (oncology) has been working in veterinary medicine for over 25 years. She… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2332983494-tasha-mcnerney-osteosarcoma-analgesia-what.mp3) ## [Vet Tech Taproom 60](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-taproom-60/) _2026-06-01 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Have you ever considered leaving vet med? Like actually leaving the field completely? Tune in to hear our thoughts on this topic and our perspective on our most recent episodes with two veterinary technicians that did just that. Also - what's your car's name? [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fa8wcaxxeiukj9ay/TR60episode.mp3) ## [Vet Tech Cafe - Tosha Zimmerman Episode](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-tosha-zimmerman-episode/) _2026-05-18 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Caffeinators, to finish our Mental Health Awareness Month series, we finally connected with Tosha Zimmerman! We were working on having Tosha as a guest a few years ago but she lost her job and she moved into a different field. We've wanted to talk to her for a long time, and time was right to talk about looking for work in another field, and transferability of skills and all that was the focus for… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y9hnch2pmpurpi4h/ToshaZimmermanEpisode.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BxUSk4q5XFmF) _2026-05-17 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Vet Tech Cafe - April Bays Episode 2](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-april-bays-episode-2/) _2026-05-04 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Caffeinators, if you've been following us for a while, you may remember an episode from FIVE years ago with April F. Bays. Well, she has left the profession, and we focus this episode on the why and the what now. We've long avoided this topic because we didn't want to be seen as "encouraging" people to leave the field. But for some, that may be the last option to save their sanity. We see lots of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3xszh2c4sx8525kq/AprilBaysEpisode2.mp3) ## [Acetaminophen's Place in Your Practice with Matt Gurney](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/acetaminophens-place-in-your) _2026-05-03 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Paracetamol is a staple in UK anesthesia practice, but in North America, it is hardly utilized. n this episode, we break down the pharmacology, species-specific considerations, and real-world case applications of Acetaminophen, of this often misunderstood drug. From when it can be a valuable tool to when it can be dangerous, we explore how to use it thoughtfully and effectively in practice. Matt… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2313785828-tasha-mcnerney-acetaminophens-place-in-your.mp3) ## [Vet Tech Cafe - Mellisa Shoard Episode](https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-mellisa-shoard-episode/) _2026-04-27 · The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast_ Caffeinators, get in-we're going to the land down under! For this episode, we headed all the way to Sydney, Australia to chat with Melissa Shoard! Melissa is a VTS(ECC) with a whole bunch of other credentials that we asked her to explain. We chatted about education and credentialing in Australia, her work with the VNCA, her podcast that she records, and so much more! This was such a fun episode,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/32v2zmst63itvxa7/MelissaShoardEpisode.mp3) ## [This Cat has a Murmur- Now What?1? with Dr. Gianluca Bini](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/this-cat-has-a-murmur-now-what) _2026-04-08 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ We've all been there. You need to run diagnostics, or place a catheter, but it's not going to happen without some heavy sedation. But, what do you do when you discover the feline you need to sedate has a murmur that hasn't been worked up? Dr. Gianluca Bini graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2298542123-tasha-mcnerney-this-cat-has-a-murmur-now-what.mp3) ## [Preventing Intra-op Hypothermia with Benita Altier LVT, VTS (Dentistry)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/preventing-intra-op) _2026-03-30 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Hypothermia can happen during any anesthesia procedure, but it seems especially common during dentistry procedures. In this episode we chat with Benita Altier LVT, VTS (Dentistry) to discuss how hypothermia happens and what steps we can take to prevent and correct it. Benita Altier is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and a Dental Technician Specialist. She began her career in veterinary technology… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2293611137-tasha-mcnerney-preventing-intra-op.mp3) ## [Utilizing GV 20 for Sedation Protocols with Darci Palmer](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/utilizing-gv-20-for-sedation-protocols-with-darci-palmer) _2026-02-01 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ In this episode, we’re chatting with Darci Palmer, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), about a simple but powerful tool you can add to your sedation toolbox: the GV 20 acupuncture point. Darci breaks down how and why GV 20 can help take the edge off for anxious patients, support smoother sedation, and make handling easier for both patients and staff. She shares practical tips, real-life examples,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2258184401-tasha-mcnerney-utilizing-gv-20-for-sedation-protocols-with-darci-palmer.mp3) ## [TECHNICIAN FT. BLAQ BONEZ & LEKAA BEATZ](https://www.wavlake.com/album/4408dc2a-82db-424d-ae9a-bd56f1a8b161) _2025-11-10 · ODUMODUBLVCK · TECHNICIAN_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=c1f7f1a1-1563-5462-9ea5-a83f27beb8d9/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/87f42e68-3825-4135-9f75-aaaefc636345.mp3) ## [Pediatric & Neonatal Anesthesia with Dr. Sheilah Robertson BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/pediatric-neonatal-anesthesia-with-dr-sheilah-robertson-bvms-phd-dacvaa-decvaa-dacaw-decawbm-wsel-cva-mrcvs) _2025-09-02 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ In this episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast we sit down with renowned veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Sheilah Robertson to tackle the unique challenges of pediatric anesthesia. When dealing with tiny kittens and puppies, Dr. Robertson shares her expertise on how physiology, drug metabolism, and peri-anesthetic care differ in young patients. The conversation covers practical… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2163259179-tasha-mcnerney-pediatric-neonatal-anesthesia-with-dr-sheilah-robertson-bvms-phd-dacvaa-decvaa-dacaw-decawbm-wsel-cva-mrcvs.mp3) ## [Surgical Recovery and Environmental Enrichment with Tabitha Kucera, RVT,KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/surgical-recovery-and-environmental-enrichment-with-tabitha-kucera-rvtkpa-ctp-vts-behavior) _2025-08-19 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Do your surgical patients need more than just a comforter and a heat source in recovery? Join Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior) as we talk about al the ways you can create the optimal surgical recovery area for your patients. What sights, sounds, and smells should we be trying to achieve or avoid? Its all discussed today on the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast! About Tabitha: As a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2156045922-tasha-mcnerney-surgical-recovery-and-environmental-enrichment-with-tabitha-kucera-rvtkpa-ctp-vts-behavior.mp3) ## [Inhalant Anesthesia Showdown with Jen Dupre-Welsh, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/inhalant-anesthesia-showdown-with-jen-dupre-welsh-cvt-vts-anesthesia-analgesia) _2025-07-09 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ In this episode, we’re diving into the world of inhalant anesthetics—specifically isoflurane and sevoflurane—and how they fit into a balanced anesthesia protocol. Join Tasha & VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) Jen Dupre-Welsh as they break down the pharmacology, pros and cons, and clinical considerations of each agent. Whether you're a seasoned technician or just getting comfortable with gas… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2127076509-tasha-mcnerney-inhalant-anesthesia-showdown-with-jen-dupre-welsh-cvt-vts-anesthesia-analgesia.mp3) ## [Nutrition's Important Role in Anesthesia & Pain Management- with Robin Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/nutritions-important-role-in-anesthesia-pain-management-with-robin-saar-rvt-vts-nutrition) _2025-06-20 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Nutrition is often a forgotten aspect of the overall animal healthcare experience, especially when compared to the more "sexy" specialties such as ECC and Anesthesia. However, nutrition plays a VITAL role in effecting almost all specialties and body systems of our patients. Today we talk to Robin Saar, a VTS (Nutrition) to talk about how nutrition plays a role specifically in post op recovery, and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2116658775-tasha-mcnerney-nutritions-important-role-in-anesthesia-pain-management-with-robin-saar-rvt-vts-nutrition.mp3)