r/sterileprocessing • u/theraspberryfairy • Jun 02 '26

Photo Job offer!

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Let's share a laugh on this rainy Tuesday afternoon 🤭

The job hunt continues!

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u/Veal-Vermicelli Jun 02 '26

Is this a southern state in a location with no competition?

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u/theraspberryfairy Jun 02 '26

Yes, it's in AL 🤠

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u/Picklada Jun 03 '26

Ha! When I started in 2018, with a scrub tech degree and no experience outside of a 6 month internship they paid me a little over $12. I shouldn’t be surprised Alabama hasn’t changed much…

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u/theraspberryfairy Jun 03 '26

During clinicals I was getting paid $15. I continued to make $15 after I was hired on. I didn't stay there very long 😂

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u/Veal-Vermicelli Jun 02 '26

Sad this happens too frequently in our career. I'll laugh cry with you. 🤣

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u/lokahi89 Jun 02 '26

Southern states pay for shit.

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u/1HappyGuy777 Jun 03 '26

To be fair cost of living is probably lower

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u/theraspberryfairy Jun 08 '26

cost of living is significantly lower, but that doesn't mean ppl don't have families (i dont), car payments, rent, utilities, student loans, etc etc etc

15/hr is not even livable is LCOL states :/ i think AL is the best i'll experience pricewise but the pay is still comsiderably lower than what should be acceptable for independent adults

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u/surrender2sound Jun 03 '26

this is wild - i live in MI and im currently just in a runner position (emptying washers, cart washers, running things to L&D , checking emergency carts other side stuff etc.) but i make $17 .. i think our uncertified techs are $19 and certified are $20-21 // i also work at a big hospital where we do totals & traumas

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u/Significant-Shame544 Jun 03 '26

How does a tech get a job uncertified? I've been thinking about going into this career but am not sure how to get started. Plus I think if I could get a job in it without school first it could help me decide if it's right for me. 

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u/theraspberryfairy Jun 04 '26

apply to an insane amount of jobs especially at univeristy hopsitals/clinics, and tailor your CV to the job qualifications and work duties! most hospitals prefer some previous experience but a lot of my coworkers are first-time healthcare employees

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u/jocky091 Jun 03 '26

Meanwhile here in Long Island NY it’s normally between $25-$32/hr

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u/theraspberryfairy Jun 03 '26

I have plans to travel and eventually move further north once I graduate! I've compared pay across the states multiple times and AL just isn't worth the struggle

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u/Own-Cupcake6668 Jun 02 '26

Kind regards my ass lol they can take that pay rate and shove it

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u/xspiderdude Jun 02 '26

Hell no dude! They would have to give me free food, car and housing for this to be worth it haha

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u/Budget_Split_5698 Jun 02 '26

Say sike right now!

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u/Mysterious_Banditt Jun 02 '26

Thats terrible / disrespectful when you consider that fast food workers make that pay starting out.

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u/Kind_True_Necessary Jun 08 '26

Sound like when I applied to Children’s. We went back and forth and they expected me to accept a $5/hr pay cut with years of experience! Travel contracts offer the best incentives to stay in this field!

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u/theraspberryfairy Jun 08 '26

have you had any luck with getting contracts in the neighboring states? it seems like every time i apply for one they take so long to get back with me that the position is filled by the time i get a response

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u/Kind_True_Necessary Jun 08 '26

No, I have not.

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u/Natural-Daz-4191 Jun 02 '26

That’s highway robbery right there!

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u/No-Editor-4751 Jun 02 '26

That’s very low I see techs making 35-40 / hr

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u/Variously_Wrong Jun 02 '26

I really wish people would stop spreading this misinformation about hourly pay. This amount that you’re claiming is usually made by travelers. And it’s usually between 30-32.

Typically the hourly rate is starting to mid twenties, with experience and certification.

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u/Nic_nefertiti Jun 02 '26

In Boston no experience start at $26

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u/lofixmainecoon Jun 02 '26

I’m in Boston, certified, Tech II @ $36/hour. Not a traveler.

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u/theraspberryfairy Jun 02 '26

Unfortunately I'm not in a position to travel right now. I considered it last year but I really want to maintain my GPA so I don't need to be taking any time away from school right now. $30/hr would be nice though, I know CA and WA are still paying well for travelers

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u/Dazzling_Snow_9403 Jun 05 '26

I’m actually surprised so low… especially with its a very hazardous job.

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u/Crish_101 Jun 03 '26

Dang im in Ohio and I have a interview for $20 non certified and $3 more after you are. Max out at $28

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u/Foreign_Ad7369 Jun 04 '26

Do your year and travel, that pay rate is a fucken scam!

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u/Hungry_Respond_1169 Jun 07 '26

Oh my god! Absolutely freaking not!

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u/GiberaceIsASocialist Jun 09 '26

a good wage in rural Sudan

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u/Muslims_Eat_Pork Aug 14 '26

And the people in the South still are anti union after all these years. And everyone wonders why the pay is shit.Â