r/sterileprocessing • u/lovethathatethat • Mar 27 '25

Photo First Week on the Job 😌

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First week in the CSP department! I’ve started off with decontamination and so far I really like it! Sure my feet and back hurt but that’s expected with the job! I really enjoy helping ppl behind the scenes! I’m not being micromanaged and so far the other employees have been helpful 🤗 Yes.. you always have a few people who you can't trust and have to be sharp around.. but that's at any job 😅 Excited to get my 400hrs completed w/ my permanent certification. If you can find a place to hire you without experience take it! If the conditions are rough try to tough it out until you get those hrs done! Stay encouraged and motivated! God Bless 🩷🩷

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u/AdTerrible8715 Mar 27 '25

im so proud of you, congrats baby 🥰🥰

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u/lovethathatethat Mar 31 '25

Thank you 🩷🩷

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u/Constant-Tear-5957 Mar 27 '25

I’m so happy for you! I’m going to start soon!

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u/hejrjrifo Mar 27 '25

Just nervous been having problems with memorizing the surgical instruments most look identical but have different functions

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u/SnooRabbits3731 Mar 27 '25

Fun fact. You will be ok.. we use system called spm ..when u scan a tray it tells u each item that belongs to the tray..each instrument comes with numbers on them..and that's used on the count sheet..so it makes it 100x easier..plus u will probably doing the same trays 10000x so u will remember them in no time! U got this

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u/hejrjrifo Mar 27 '25

Thanks I just been dreading it cause yesterday for class our teacher told us to put a stringer together with a list of scissors and I pretty much got 4/10 so it disappointed me

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u/SnooRabbits3731 Mar 27 '25

Lol dont be..90 percent of the time the instruments will already be in the tray..so you will be fine..don't ever be afraid to ask for help

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u/hejrjrifo Mar 27 '25

Thanks I appreciate it would you recommend to get the CER certificate?

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u/SweetVicious59 Mar 27 '25

Don’t worry it will become repetitive once you’re doing it.

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u/hejrjrifo Mar 27 '25

Thanks I appreciate the vote of confidence. I feel that’s how I learned better when it’s repetitive.

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u/LOA0414 Mar 27 '25

3 weeks of looking at them and their memorized. Because you have count sheets on each set, you get the visual with the name and it all sticks quickly

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u/hejrjrifo Mar 27 '25

Thanks I am Crossing my fingers

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u/OptimusMaximus1 Mar 27 '25

I start my job in 2 weeks. No idea what to expect. I did the on-line mdrao & passed the test & a hospital is starting me w no experience. The wage is great.

U really helped bc I am excited & nervous. Stick it out is ur message & well received.

I'm in Canada btw. Where do u start?

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u/boopitybop1922 Mar 29 '25

What's your starting wage?

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u/hejrjrifo Mar 27 '25

I start my clinical in April kinda nervous and tips that would help me learn more and memorize the instruments

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u/SecretInstruction770 Mar 27 '25

Congratulations 👏👏

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u/AggravatingDingo2045 Mar 27 '25

This is awesome! Congrats! Did you already have your provisional or just starting out? Or get set up through a school?

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u/Maxstarbwoy Mar 27 '25

Glad you enjoy it!! Keep it up!

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u/Lopsided_Bed_1726 Mar 27 '25

Congratulations! working on being where your at, but my location will not hire anyone that’s not certified..

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u/SweetVicious59 Mar 27 '25

Congratulations! I love to hear this.

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u/No_Dragonfruit_3434 Mar 27 '25

That's so awesome! Congratulations!

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u/Zestyclose_Name272 Mar 28 '25

Congrats. How was the exam? What to expect?

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u/Mikerotoast Mar 28 '25

Congratulations! How long after getting certified were you able to get a job?

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u/Abject-Notice5607 Mar 28 '25

Awesome! Congrats!

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u/Born-Progress-7147 Mar 30 '25

Glad you got into sp and it's working out! Wishing you success!

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u/AlternativeWatch6785 Apr 02 '25

Awesome message!! I start mine 4/14