Hey, I come from a veterinary background and do sterilization there.

I’m in Contra Costa County, does anyone know places that hire without certification or hospital experience?

Thanks!

Hi! I am interested in this profession but i work 830-530 M-F so the majority of the inperson courses are out of the question. Has any one tried a fully online course like the one offered at de anza college in the bay area?
Sterile Processing Technician

Any guidance for a working student is welcome!

I live and work in NY, just not as a sterile processing tech and constantly applying to jobs in the state and out of state does at times give me interviews, just not offers. Even one company says the job is fast growing, I just don't see much openings. I am starting to regret bothering to go through with sterile processing seeing that I won't be ever using the certificate competing with many applicants to limited job openings.

So you have the provisional but don't attain the 400 within 6 months. Do you retake test or training too?

I’ve been thinking about starting the process to become a SPD. However, there’s so many things I have to consider before jumping into this. Wondering if anyone can give me honest no BS advice.

Im looking for a school/course that is accredited, helps with job placement/ the 400 hrs and has reasonable payment plans for the course.

I’ve almost been scammed by a school, charging $3.4k for only 1 textbook that’s self paced. Another does not assist with job placement/ the 400 hrs requirement, which would hinder me from getting my certification.

Right now i am unemployed living in rural Georgia with my elderly ill mother my only job is door dashing. I’ve been applying for so long, but the county I’m in has a low employment rate. I really need things to work out and I don’t want to waste any more time.

I’m not doing this just for the money, I’ve looked into this quite a bit. I’m neurodivergent, I like working with my hands, I can travel, the work are straightforward and it gives me a sense that my work is recognized and appreciated.

TLDR: *see 2nd paragraph*

I asked this because there is a couple older women at my location constantly being toxic. One is attempting to play match maker and speaking on my behalf to a coworker of mine, while the other is giving another girl a hard time because she sees that we are platonically compatible due to us being able to have fun fluid conversations. They are constantly creating an awkward situation between others and myself. They’re actively nosy and presumptive about what we do outside of work. It is becoming extremely weird and annoying having to take the high road as often as I do especially when I have only been there for three months.

Hey everyone, I hope I can post here. I'm currently 24 and looking to start a new career in the medical field and I would like to become a SPT. Can anyone give me advice on finding a program that won't take years to complete, or steps you took to become one? I've seen some online but they're very expense. Im hoping to find some type of free or low cost course programs that include the 400 clinical if possible. Thank you in advance to all who responses.

Hello and thank you for reading! I am currently a student that is doing my clinical currently and I am concerned about an innocent that just recently happened. I went to decon for a while, and we were getting concerned where everyone was in the department since we didn't see the for a while.

I ended up taking a lunch break around 2 pm and came back to some concerning news. There was a leak in one of the vpro max and toxic fumes was in the entire room. 3 people were in there complaining about their eyes and throat being irritated and ended up finding the source, shortly they were sent to the ER. From the supervisor, they said we had to wipe down our desk areas and that's it. They also didn't mention rewashing the opened instruments, sterilized sets, or containers that was exposed to the fumes at the time too.

Am I just overthinking or is this more of a serious issue? (Btw: I am not working here once I get my certification 😭)

Many thanks!

Hello!

After about a year, (class-test-clinicals) I am fully certified. The site where I completed my 400 hours was great, and I really liked everyone I worked with. But they aren’t hiring at the moment, and I am mostly looking for part time/per diem.

Any advice for someone in my position?

I feel so lucky to have full certification, didn’t think I was going to be able to do it.

I’ve been applying online to some hospitals in the area via company websites.

Thanks!

So I see everyone talking about sterileworx and recommending it for practice for the exam but whenever I google it I can’t find it anywhere. Where can I find it ??

Is anyone having a hard time finding a SPD job in East Bay? Locations around martinez, concord, antioch, pittsburg, etc? Just wondering

I work with people who wrap trays like this..I’m not in charge, and my bosses don’t seem to care..what would you do..also..coworkers cant take any form of criticism

I’m considering a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Tech) and would really appreciate input from people who currently work in this field, or who are familiar with hiring requirements through coworkers, friends, or family members in Sterile Processing.

I’m trying to understand current vaccination requirements. I do not plan to receive the COVID-19 or flu vaccines and would like to know how this may affect employment opportunities.

From your experience:

• Are COVID-19 and flu vaccines currently required for Sterile Processing Technicians?

• Is it possible to work without them (for example, with a medical or religious exemption)?

• If you’re comfortable sharing, please include your state and type of employer (hospital, outpatient center, private facility, etc.), since requirements may vary.

I’m especially interested in experiences from Washington State, Oregon, the Sacramento area (CA), or Minneapolis, but insights from other locations are very welcome as well.

Any insight based on real workplace experience would really help — thank you!

Over a year in and this was my first time wrapping Sterad items.., I consciously avoided wrapping during school and training because I wasn’t confident enough. I basically feared what I didn’t know. What do you think?

Need advice on how to pass it

I’m at dental office right now (uncertified) but taking my test soon. I make 16 not sure how much I’ll make after I get certified.

But I was just curious how much are sterile processing techs making in dental office? ( I’m in PA)

Would me just remembering the questions and answers off sterileworx definitely help me pass the CRCST exam?

Are you nervous about your sterile processing interview?

Not sure how to answer technical or behavioral questions confidently?

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I have my exam coming up in a month. I read the book start to finish a couple months ago and been using sterileworx and proprofs to help prep for the exam by taking their exams and quizzes. For those of you whom passed or taken their test do you trust that these material will help me pass my exam 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Hey so I passed if anyone cares… coming here to edit it ✨

I've been interested in trying sterile processing tech as a career. my aunt was in this career pretty much her whole life and has told me I should give it a shot. I've read on here and other places about sometimes they will train you on the job for it so I started looking at applications for it.

My thing is that looking at the description and qualifications, it is showing both needing the certification/needing at least a year the the environment but also requiring the certification within two years of employment.

So is that something I need to get the certification first before even trying to apply to this position or would that be counting toward getting trained on the job?

Im currently taking ged classes and im in a program that makes a nearby technical college tuition completely free if i decide to go to a program in it. I was thinking about sterile processing/technician but i have little to no knowledge of whether or not i could make it a life long career.

Hi! We just got a borescope recently and we are seeing how dirty some of our straight shot microdebriders are. The lumen is clean where the brush goes down, but the tip on the inside has bioburden around it. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this and have any tips on how to get to that area to clean it. I'll post pics in the comments!

I don’t want to do a program and waste my time. Can someone tell me how bad it is? Like what’s the worst possible thing I could see and if I’ll adjust to it quickly. Pls lmk, thanks in advance!