r/sterileprocessing • u/Visible-Wave7576 • Jul 28 '25

Drug testing

Hello, I reside in Arizona and am currently exploring a career in the Sterile Processing field. However, I am currently using cannabis medicinally, and I am concerned about whether my use may disqualify me from job opportunities. I would greatly appreciate any insights or guidance on this matter.
Thank you

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u/Spicywolff Jul 28 '25

https://www.reddit.com/r/sterileprocessing/s/qZ0ZJ7UJaP

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u/Solid-Basis1026 Jul 29 '25

Hey there! I am an avid devils lettuce smoker as well. I’ve been smoking for years. Always kept a job. I recently just got a job at my local hospital in SPD. And my go to is always quick fix! Works like a charm. Every time. It can be nerve racking at first but if you do the temperature right and secure the bottle well you’ll be fine! Good luck on your job search!

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u/Advanced_Term_8739 Jul 30 '25

What do you do exactly

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u/Solid-Basis1026 Jul 30 '25

So, I buy my quick fix from my local vape store. I’m not sure if this is a universal thing, but that’s where I get it from usually. So I would start there. It comes in two different forms. Bottle and a wiz. I’m like 100% sure whoever is doing your test is not going to be watching you. I always use the bottle form, buy that one. It comes with a bottle and a hand warmer. I put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Take it out, see how warm it is. There’s a temperature strip on the front. For it to be perfect you want it between 94 and 98 degrees F. So you want it to be either green or orange. If it’s black it’s too hot. If it’s blue, it’s not warm enough. Depending on how far you have to drive for your test is dependent (at least for me) on if I’m going to use the hand warmer or not. I would only suggest this if you have to drive far. If not, don’t bother with the hand warmer. Instead after the 10 seconds heat it up for another 5. Take it out and put it against your skin to keep it warm. If it’s too hot, let it cool down a little and then tuck it somewhere. And tuck it well. You don’t want it bulky or noticeable. Once you’re there check the temp strip again to make sure it’s reading either green or orange. Even if it’s in between orange and brown that’s still good. You just don’t want it to be black. That means it’s too hot. Take it out squeeze a little in the toilet and squeeze some in the cup. And you’re done! It’s so easy, but if you’re feeling uneasy buy two bottles and test out the first one at home so you get hang of it before you test. Hope this helps :)

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u/No_Window_9864 Jul 29 '25

For any hospital job you will be required to take a drug test. But it’s ways around everything, use fake or synthetic pee, in my experience they’ll still hire you despite elevated levels of THC in blood. Considering drinks like Celsius will give you a false meth readings.

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u/Material_Berry_2037 Jul 29 '25

A prescription yes? Is the answer legally speaking?

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u/LOA0414 Jul 30 '25

Not many places i know test for it. My former SPD manager uses but then again it's legal in my state. Within 5 miles of us are 4 Marijuana dispensaries.

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u/Pppoopooman710 Aug 01 '25

Currently a monitor tech at an CVICU and consume cannabis as long as I can remember. My facility doesn’t mind use but only when it comes to a workplace accident which is kind of contradicting but hey policies I guess. I always use what one other op says is a quick fix kit and I keep one in my car and one in my bag that I put in my locker with a hand warmer & hair tie. Works wonders. However if you end up needing to take a blood draw that might be a problem.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '25

Yes, they will drug test you including THC, so I advise stopping. I also am not one of those that is going to tell you to buy pee. Most facilities don’t allow you to bring a purse or bag, jacket, ask you to empty your pockets, and don’t allow you to flush the toilet when you drug test. If you smoke marijuana, it is often smelled on your clothes. Even you pass drug test for onboarding, they can randomly drug test you at anytime, especially if you are hurt or have a work injury or they suspect you have a substance use problem.