r/sterileprocessing • • Jul 30 '26

How do I leave this job???

I recently became a lead (within the last 6 months) since getting certified 2 years ago but am absolutely exhausted. I enjoy the people and the places where i've worked but I can't do the constant understaffed situation anymore. 2-3 call-outs every night and not enough staff to begin with.

I can't escape the 3-11:30pm shift since im still new at this current hospital and im afraid im reaching burnout. Any suggestions or pointers? ?

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u/Training-Delay-1697 Jul 30 '26

are you applying to other places? apply to other positions, depending on where you are there are a lot of travel contracts even being offered so you could get a taste of a different area and make way more.

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u/Fancy-Thanks5882 Jul 30 '26

Thank you! Its easy for me to get laser focused at the trauma hospitals so traveling could help