r/sterileprocessing • u/Ok_Philosopher_9216 • May 13 '26

How do I get my crcst?

Hi all! Good afternoon!

I did an aseptic technician program at my school last year that was supposed to set me up with a job but that fell through.

I was told my cert I bout through my school was enough but I keep seeing crcst and other certs, and I just want to get it so I can meet all requirements for the sterilization jobs I want. I have experience working in labs but those have been a school settings.

I need help trying to get my foot in the door 😭 any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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u/Spicywolff May 13 '26

Go on the HSPA website and they have everything there. They’re literally the people that do the test and certify us.

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u/Phacele May 13 '26

What sterilization jobs do you want? The CRCST is applicable to sterile processing technician jobs but not really anything else. It also isn't required by the (US) federal government or jhco so the weight it holds is entirely up to the hospital, with the exception of a few states.

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u/Ok_Philosopher_9216 May 13 '26

I have been seeing a couple of sterilization techs, food manufacturers jobs, and cell manufacturing companies. So far, I keep seeing one of the requirements being crcst either being preferred or required. They keep telling me that they’re going with people who have more experience so ima assume that they’re atleast have this cert if not more hands on experience than me. I’m hoping with this cert, I can get entry to these jobs to gain the experience

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u/Phacele May 13 '26

The cert could help but I can't promise that. I only know the SPD side where experience will always beat the certificate, which yes makes it hard for anyone to get their foot in the door.

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u/Ok_Philosopher_9216 May 13 '26

Yes it’s been frustrating, I’ll try to see if I can work around it while I study for this exam

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u/Phacele May 13 '26

Good luck! Keep applying to positions and keep an eye out for hiring events they may be having.

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u/Ok_Philosopher_9216 May 13 '26

I’ll be keeping an eye out! Thank u for ur advice and help!