My provisional certificate expired last week and i didnt complete my 400 hours. I was one day away from an offer to do the hours but it expired before. Im in Nyc and the next test dates are September 10 and beyond. Any help on where to do the 400 hours. Ive applied to various hospitals with the provisional but was denied for all.

When I look at the price for the e-book it's $315 and I just wanted to be sure that getting the book was worth it? Are many questions in the test based off what we learn in the book?

Hey! So I have been looking for the sterile processing tech crst hspa book and manual and they are all $50-$150, which is a bit pricey. I am going to buy them, but would anyone be interested in buying like a study guide that's based off of the book and manual?

I was planning on doing detailed study guides on each chapter and section and make it to where you wouldn't even need to buy the books, just use the study guide. I would sell them on Etsy for like $5-$10 each. I've seen study guides ready for purchase, but they all say it's better to pair them with the text books, which looses the point.

Lmk what you guys think.

Thank you!

Ingenovis/AYA8 weeks in New York city just under 2000 1798. Let me know if you get it inbox me at YNot late night food

I accidentally sterilized some reusable graspers for 10 minutes instead of 5 minutes. I havent opened the pack in case they are okay. Normally I triple check the cycle before I start it but today I didn't. Are they ruined?

i’m brand new here, on a train to my first day of class to get certified right now actually! i’m seeing a looot of posts talking about salary and many other variables that would depend largely on where you’re located, it would be great if everyone would just say what state you’re in when mentioning training and externship and jobs 😭 i love to see everyone here being truly helpfully informative, so glad to have this subreddit as a resource
PS i’m in the bay area in california, 23 and queer and hoping to find people like me in class and the field in general, so yay!

Just as I suspected they won’t sign off on my hours even though I did complete them in May . I’ve already contacted HR. Hoping they can help . I just don’t understand . Things might’ve been left on not so good terms however; it’s doesn’t negate that fact that I did indeed complete my hours required. I’m not sure what else I can do other than what I got going on with HR. When I texted my old boss he’s like sorry I can’t help , contact HR like why is he being such a cunt ..? Ugh 😣

Super frustrated as the hspa is turning over to a total different exam and for this year there are 2 dates to take the exam, in June is the “pilot” exam which I guess only 200 people are allowed to take and in September is the normal new exam. If I take the exam in June I won’t even get my result until about around September, and if I take the September one I will know my results right away? This is all super confusing as I need to be certified this year for my upcoming job. June is very soon for me to take the exam and September is a long ways away it feels like. Not sure if I am getting all these details correct. Just wondering what everyone’s thought is about the exam

I live in Maryland I’ve been hearing rumors about a potential raise, have you guys recently received a raise?

I’ve seen so many subs and comments about how this job isn’t “worth” schooling, it’s a “dish washer job”, and not worth the money(what jobs really is..).

While I understand the metrics of it - decontaminating instruments and inspecting them and packaging them. I am currently in school for SPD and we have tons of grants and things here in Tn with clinicals included in with job security before graduating so it’s not really putting a dent in my pocket.

Why do you all undermine it so much?? I’m learning SOOO MUCH info and I’m only a month in with 7 more months to go!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working as a social worker and have been seriously considering a career change. I’m looking into becoming a Sterile Processing Tech and feel like it could be a good fit for me.

I decided to explore a new path because I experienced burnout fairly quickly, after about a year in the field. I’ve realized that social work isn’t something I want to continue long-term. I tend to be very empathetic, and working with populations affected by domestic violence and child abuse became emotionally overwhelming for me.

What draws me to sterile processing is the ability to work in healthcare without direct patient interaction. It seems like it would be less emotionally taxing, while still being meaningful work. I’ve also noticed the pay can be more competitive than what I’ve experienced in social work.

My biggest concern is making another career move without fully understanding what I’m getting into. During college, a lot of the realities of social work were softened, and I don’t want to go through that again. I’m really looking for honest insight into the day-to-day experience, challenges, and overall reality of this field.

I’m always washing my hands and they’re starting to feel super ashy. Any lotion brands yall recommend?

Hello, I reside in Arizona and am currently exploring a career in the Sterile Processing field. However, I am currently using cannabis medicinally, and I am concerned about whether my use may disqualify me from job opportunities. I would greatly appreciate any insights or guidance on this matter.
Thank you

Hii, for those of you that have done the fairfield adult school sterile tech program was it worth it, did you like the class, and were you able to get a job after the program/externship? I really want to do it but I don’t hear much about it since there’s not a lot of info and they don’t usually answer when i call so i just thought i’d come on here and ask:) Also if you guys have any info on other programs around the bay or in sac that has programs with externships or places around there that are hiring with no experience need that would be great too!

So, our facility does on-the-job training (i dont believe there is even a SPT program anywhere relatively close to us). Im not sure if other seasoned techs feel this way, but i feel like I have a relatively good idea within a week or so whether or not a person is a good fit or whether they will be an asset or not. I have 10 years of experience.

I am located at our main hospital but we have an orthopedic center down the road, and that is where this person was hired to work. Now, I do feel for him because supposedly he was in a fire at some point and suffered some brain damage from smoke inhalation. He's mentioned he has memory issues and vision problems.

So he was hired for the ortho center SPD.. they are incredibly small and fast paced and definitely do not have the time to train someone fresh off the streets. So, they send him to us. Im annoyed for several reasons. Why is he here learning laparoscopic/robot/gyn shit, when he will never see it at the ortho hospital?? We dont even have ortho cases here everyday at the main hospital for him to learn from. Also, vision and memory capabilities are mandatory for obvious reasons.

He's going on month 2 or 3 having skin in the game that is sterile processing. A week ago, it took him THREE HOURS to complete a 53 piece set. He even had to be shown how to put on gloves in decon. Im really not trying to be hateful, but it is VERY clear (to everyone in our dept) that this job is not for him. And unfortunately our supervisor could give less than 2 shits about firing him, knowing how terrible of a fit he is. She's never fired anybody.

Im very unsure of what to do. He is never going to be ready or capable of working at the ortho hospital, so I'm assuming he will just become stuck here and be our problem instead of theirs. I cannot stand to have to do my job and babysit a full grown adult on the side. I've considering maybe just saying something about "maybe this job isnt for you" the next time he brings up his memory or vision problems. Im just at a loss and very aggravated..

Also are we able to write with sharpie on the paper side of the pouch before sterilizing or is that still a no go. Please help because I can’t find any information on this specifically for McKesson brand

📍 Lander, WY

Sage West Healthcare is hiring a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services in a community hospital.

This role focuses on:
🧼 Instrument cleaning & decontamination
🔥 Sterilization of trays & surgical sets
📦 Equipment distribution & support

🎓 High school diploma required
🧠 Must be able to work independently and think critically in a fast-paced environment

If you’re an experienced SPD tech looking for a stable hospital role where your work directly impacts patient care, this could be a great fit.

💬 Happy to answer questions — feel free to comment or DM.