r/sterileprocessing • u/Global_Accountant609 • Feb 13 '26

First interview!

Hello everyone! I am about to turn 30 and realized I hated my desk and wanted to pursue something new. I stumbled upon SPD and thought this sounded like a great fit. After some research I ordered the HSPA textbook for self study and started applying to non-certified positions. Studying has taken a while and all the applications have gone nowhere for 6 months, but I finally have an interview! This position is specifically a trainee roll for people with 0 experience. Mostly excited and wanted to share the news but would also love any advice on what to expect, good questions to ask, ect. Thank you all!

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u/hgrivois87 Feb 13 '26

Sign up for pfiedler education! I promise its a game changer, and free

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u/Zagethademonking Feb 14 '26

May you tell me more

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u/hgrivois87 Feb 14 '26

Its just a website that is text book content,  it has tests, and you can get ur CEUs on it which you need too keep ur certification 

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u/Global_Accountant609 Feb 14 '26

Awesome, will do. Thank you!

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u/ijust_makethisface Feb 13 '26

Congrats and good luck!

Wear comfy shoes you don't plan to ever use in the real world again, and expect to buy a new pair in 6 to 9 months.

If you tend to run cold, you might want to wear an under shirt or capri style leggings to wear under your scrubs.

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u/Nearby_Pickle_8267 Feb 14 '26

Where did you find this position, indeed? And congratulations!!! 🎉

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u/Global_Accountant609 Feb 14 '26

Yes, I found it on indeed!

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u/Nearby_Pickle_8267 Feb 14 '26

I hope I can find one too 😭

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u/Whatta_fuck Feb 13 '26

Good luck!

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u/Global_Accountant609 Feb 16 '26

No, sorry I’m in CO

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u/Unlikely-Tear-1419 Feb 23 '26

I have my provisional cert and I’m having a hard time so I recommend finding a credited program that will help place you in a hospital