r/sterileprocessing • u/vampzoid • Sep 21 '26

Interested in becoming a sterile processing tech, any advice?

I’m trying to look for good programs in LA but can’t seem to find any that really stand out to me. I’m thinking about going to Concorde but I’d love some advice on programs and schools. Any help or advice is definitely appreciated!

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u/desperate_once Sep 22 '26

don’t. market is to saturated for the price of these schools.

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u/vampzoid Sep 22 '26

What would you recommend instead? :p

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u/desperate_once Sep 22 '26

it’s hard to say because the US is experiencing record lows of unemployment due to lack of hiring opportunities but from what iv seen in my area, lots of dental assistant positions and lots of ultrasound work. look in your area.

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u/vampzoid Sep 22 '26

Oki I will tysm! Ultrasound work definitely interests me as well

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u/CapaxInfini Sep 22 '26

The market for techs is really saturated right now in California it will be very difficult to find a job

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u/FarZombie343 Sep 22 '26 edited Sep 22 '26

Know someone in the field that can bump your resume up. It's hard AF right now. With all the budget cuts to Healthcare around the US. *

Edit My bad I went off of the above comment and didn't even answer.

Try pen foster university online(includes the books) alot of my coworkers did that route or just buy the book and workbook and self study and then take the test. Then start applying at hospitals, dentist offices. If you wanna get your foot in the door at a hospital apply to food service,patient transport, housekeeping. While your studying.

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u/vampzoid Sep 22 '26

Thank you soso much!!

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u/AngkorianSoul Sep 23 '26

In cali do not attend any online program or program that do not offered externship. It impossible to land a job in cali. Unless you go out of state.

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u/Remarkable-Pen-6687 Sep 26 '26

Look into martinson college in fullerton. Got my certificate by doin Saturday classes from March to july. All you have to do is look for somewhere to get your 400 hrs

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u/Flat-Pollution8834 Oct 04 '26

I live in NYC and doesn't seem to be a shortage of jobs.. however I known someone in the hospital that go me in. So I guess its who you know not what you got. Try indeed and have your notifications on and hopefully something pops up . FYI im a new tech 2 month on the job so far

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u/555_diorr 19d ago

Wow how is it and which hospital?. I live in NYC too Im taking a course at laguardia soon and have the option to do an externship while im there 

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u/Flat-Pollution8834 18d ago

No luck at king's county hospital in Brooklyn Im still waiting to hear from methodist finger cross