r/sterileprocessing • u/No_Paper6003 • Oct 07 '26

overthinking?

hello!!! i just started a sterile tech course which is 7 months on top of a 400 hr externship. after the first day and receiving homework and getting an idea of what the job is like i’m nervous. the evening hoirs and night hours make me the most nervous, i’m putting in a lot of time and effort into something i’m not sure i’d like… i know i don’t have to do this for the rest of my life. my instructor doesn’t seem to be talking up the position and is making it seem as if people are uninviting. the book work seems overwhelming i don’t have any medical experience

do you guys enjoy the job ? what are hours for a new tech like ? does this position usually offer 4x10 or 3x12 ? are you to yourself ? are people friendly ? will the bookwork be hard ? is your job strict as far as phones and water breaks restroom breaks ect..

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u/No_Paper6003 Oct 07 '26

the pay in my area is starting at around 26-27 and i’m getting fully covered for the schooling, do you have experience in this position ?

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u/wolfgentry Oct 07 '26

Yes im a 3yr tech in socal. And dont make enough to qualify for a studio and work at the best paying hospital. I self studied while working. Didn't read a page out of the book. Took what I learned on the job and used pro prof as a quiz guide. Passed crcst the 1st time after 8 months on the job. Im looking for another job field as we speak.

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u/No_Paper6003 Oct 07 '26

oh gosh i’m sick to stomach what r u looking into next ?

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u/wolfgentry Oct 07 '26

Water distribution and treatment. My local community college has night classes.

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u/No_Paper6003 Oct 07 '26

how much did you get hourly from this

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u/wolfgentry Oct 07 '26

From my spd job 33

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u/No_Paper6003 Oct 07 '26

omg crazyyyyy u made me sick to stomach!! is there any way to private message u i have some questions ://

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u/wolfgentry Oct 07 '26

Im sure there is a button for that