Fellows of the Association of Surgical Technologists (FAST)

AST awards the Fellow of the Surgical Technologists (FAST) designation only to those surgical technologists whose professional activities have been devoted to the practice of surgical technology, and who abide by the AST Code of Ethics and standards of practice. Individuals awarded the FAST will commit and adhere to these ethics and standards of practice.

The FAST began in 2006 as an opportunity to recognize surgical technologists who have achieved the highest professional standards.

AST's FAST selection criteria.

Apply for FAST

The deadline date for submission of completed applications is April 15 annually. 

2026 FAST Recipients 

• • Valerie Anakaraonye, CST, FAST
  • Irisvette Beaulieu, CST, FAST
  • Kristi Brooks, CST, FAST
  • Jennifer Cain, CST,FAST
  • Marianne Caviston, CST, FAST
  • Susan Feltmann, CST, FAST
  • Amy Goracke, CST, CSFA, FAST
  • Michael Gring, CST, FAST
  • Eudahnas Hale, CST, FAST
  • Jessica Jacobson, CST, FAST
  • Jason Klemm, CST,FAST
  • Keri McKenney, CST, CSFA,FAST
  • Jolianne Mohler, CST, CSFA,FAST
  • Carlos Navarro, CST, FAST
  • Heather Osness, CST,FAST
  • Charles Robinson, CST, CSFA, FAST
  • Christopher Scott, CST FAST
  • Teresa Sochacki, CST, FAST
  • Kendria Stevens-Hulsinger, CST, FAST
  • Victoria Thompson, CST, CSFA, FAST
  • Krista Vylasek, CST, FAST 
  
  

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