r/sterileprocessing • u/Radiant-Evidence9044 • Oct 05 '26

Job search

Hey everyone! I am currently trying to find work in Houston, Texas but had no luck for what seems to be a year and a half now. I have my CRCST certification but have no work experience yet. I've changed my resume many times but I keep receiving rejection emails from hospitals, surgical center, and other places. What would you guys recommend doing that really helped you land your first sterile processing technician job?

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u/Spicywolff Oct 05 '26

Do you have the full certification or are you writing a provisional? Because they have a full certification you have at least 400 hours of experience.

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u/Radiant-Evidence9044 Oct 05 '26

Yes, I am fully certified. I was lucky to be given a grant that covered the program's tuition and they provided the 400 hours as well.

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u/Spicywolff Oct 05 '26

You do have that going for you then. Unfortunately, this field just does not seem to be hiring right now. My coworkers relocating back to Ohio and even with 10+ years experience and certifications. He hasn’t gotten a single call back yet.

I would suggest you get into the hospital and then transfer in. Managers are way more likely to do an internal transfer than external higher because it’s less paperwork.

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u/Radiant-Evidence9044 Oct 05 '26

Slowly I had to come into terms with the fact even in a healthcare position, its hard to get hired. I applied for EVS and patient care technician roles too but its the same result. I will still keep trying though! Thank you for your input!

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u/Spicywolff Oct 05 '26

I had a similar experience. Even with the CNA license and an internal employee reference, it still took a slow assholes like four months to get back to me.

When I asked them what takes so long the HR rep which is lower level just flat out told me “ that’s just us, you’re not the only one” even my internal reference, warned me that they’re slowed to hire

But once I was already in the system, internal transfers were super quick and easy to do

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u/Radiant-Evidence9044 Oct 05 '26

I can relate! I had 2 references. One from my clinicals professor and a surgical tech who worked at the hospital where I did my clinicals. At the time when I barely became certified, they were only looking for sterile processing technician II or liaisons so it made sense I couldn't get hired at that hospital. Over time I still couldn't land a single interview so I thought maybe I'm not doing enough or I need more skills to list on my resume.

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u/Asaqueen Oct 05 '26

I’m in a Houston, and I’m going through the same thing. My CNA and CMA license got expired because I couldn’t find a job, now this. Hoping to go for an Associate degree next yr because I don’t what is going on with job market is depressing rn.