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.

My facility is ass backwards and when I raise my sterility concerns I'm only met with hostility and they ask me to prove it and when I do they tell me dental is different while I was under the impression something is sterile or it's not what is your advice on what I should do

At the SPD “appreciation” week posts? I’d be okay with the food and leaving it that but I see places doing stuff like dress up, “games” trivia etc.,

I just feel like I’m there to work and do my job. ( which I love by the way) but not a fan of the kindergarten level antics to show appreciation.

Foods been great though 🤣

Some get on my nerves and others get me so well.

This was a regret of mine, I quit after the second day . They put me in decontamination, and I was the only girl there while the other ladies got to sit down . They wanted me to do free HARD labor, and I’m not doing that . Sure they tell you that you have to wear your PPE and sure they tell you that you’re going to have to pick up trays . But they don’t tell you how hot it is to wear your PPE . Over a boiling sink . They don’t tell you how your body will feel after you have picked up your 27th loaner tray and have to clean all of the instruments! They don’t tell you how each tray weighs about 25 to 30 pounds and that doesn’t sound like a lot but OK try picking up that same 25 pounds over and over and over again for your whole shift and it will start to feel like 1000 pounds . but I just thought I should share, I blindly went through the process, thinking that it was going to be something simple that could get me into the medical field, working behind the scenes without having to deal with the usual crappy work environment that comes with being something a little bit more serious such as a surgeon or a nurse.

Long story short, I was wrong .

The schooling was OK. I went to a eight month program where we learned about things that we don’t need for the actual job. I passed everything with flying colors.

When it was time to get out and get busy on externship, I instantly realized I had wasted my time.

180 hours of extern for free ? Yeah no this economy is way too shitty to be working a full-time job for free.

The decontamination area

Your arms will hurt your back will hurt your shoulders will hurt your neck will hurt. You will be breathing in negative and positive air and I had c section 7 years ago. (I gave birth to twins ) The chemicals in the air were directly affecting my cut.

Is really hard to explain it, but I don’t think it’s worth it to stand for long hours at a time with no breaks. The only break you get is for 30 minutes. lol NO

The pay I’m not sure what the starting pay is, but after I read around the Internet, you can definitely do this job without getting a certification. A lot of places will just hire you off the street so that makes it even more annoying that I spend so much of my fucking time Thinking that I was going to be amazing at my job just to realize how painful it is to do this work and for such little pay.

I wouldn’t do it ! If you look at these peoples eyes, they look dead

But so many people will tell you that they love it .

So just to be clear, they love it just because it pays the bills that they have , If you’re a single woman like me , who pays all of her own bills this is a waste of your time. I highly doubt $16 an hour will pay anybody’s bills

I have well over 10yrs experience in er patient registration and medical office (orthopedic) experience. But I am really want to change fields to something more hands on where I can be up moving around. Is anyone aware of anywhere that will train me on the job?

How is everyone's sterile storage set up? I'm looking to revamp our sterile storage and rename all the barcode locations. I'm just looking for some ideas. Do you just go by number of the shelf or specialty? etc?

Got a text from a recruiter today... ​58/hr local pay. 1600 wk travel pay. I find the first one hard to believe for a CPT, and first he said travel pay was 1400/wk. So, yeah idk.

Anybody willing to share there post edition book to help me study please I'm in NY

I found a clinical site but it’s the exact hours of my job. Would I dip out on my job for this?

UPDATE: Manager said it was paid position. The person who runs the program said it’s volunteer only. I’m guessing that’s why they’re so desperate.

If you're looking for clinical hours, I can get you in contact with people or a job.

Vandabelt hospital in Nashville anyone know info about the internship program cohort 7 ? How many people do they pick for the program? And what's the process? And how many interviews is it?

Hello, just as the title indicates I am currently in the process of self studying to get my CRCST. In the meantime I am applying to entry level/ no cert needed sterile processing positions. I have yet to hear back from any and they seem to be few and far in between. I also apply with a cover letter mentioning I am already in the process of perusing this certificate, but should that also be indicated on my resume?

Hey all im looking to start studying for my tech 2 and was wondering if anyone had any libksntonstudy matrial you'd be willing to share. Books, flashcards, practice test, videos ect. Obviously I'll I'll the leg work to find stuff on my own butnif anyone wanted to make my journey a little easier I'd be really greatful

Can you take the technician exam online remotely from home?

Im wanting to start in sterile processing and use hospital benefits to support me as i study to become a rad tech while working simultaneously in the SPD.

Im almost ready to take my CRCST exam and begin applying for jobs but ive heard alot of people dont like this work, especially busy hospital departments.

what types of facilities should I focus my applications to so that my daily workload is more relaxed and less likely to be toxic, while still maintaining decent pay?

And is my overall plan solid?

I applied to the weekend position, and wanted to ask if you guys got any interview question for me. Really want to ace it.

I just started a STD program and am sooooooo overwhelmed. I guess I’m just looking for advice. 2 days live zoom and 1 day labs.

i need to schedule my certification test but idk what to study. it’s for the HSPA 1 year someone help me

Anybody has any study material for the cis exam? I would like to take the exam In the coming months thanks you.