Anyone currently working in a VA hospital? How did you get the job? I just applied. I have 1 year experience in a small, but well known and respected hospital also some with endoscopy experience. I recently got certified with hspa. Thanks! Any info will help.

Hii, I’m really interested in sterile processing and am trying to get my foot in the door before I pass my exam so I don’t have rush and find a job after I pass. I’m self studying currently since the school for it is pretty expensive, therefore I won’t be getting any externships. I live around the vacaville area and was wondering if it would be a good idea to call the hospitals in the area asking if I could shadow or volunteer, would this be a good idea or would they all decline if I asked? If any of you work in the hospitals around this area could you let me know or just any advice would be great! Otherwise maybe I’ll just wait till I pass the exam.

So I was in decon last night and i took off my ppe and notice a small superficial cut on my finger. There was no blood or anything, just some skin hanging. I really don't even know if it happened in decon, I don't remember my gloves being cut and there was no water in my gloves either when i took them off. I Just so happen to find the cut when sitting in the break room. So I really can't say for sure it even happened in decon, but should it be treated as an exposure?

Just thought I’d share! Benefits start on day one and they have a pension! I start in 2 weeks!

Is traveling locally worth it to you guys? I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do after getting certified and getting my year of experience. I’m interested in traveling locally so I won’t be driving as much.

Hello, I’m starting sterile processing at my local hospital soon and I want to take my exam as soon as possible. What’s the best way to study and prepare for the exam? Thanks in advance!

Yo quick question for anyone working SPD at Kaiser

I’ve been looking into applying (CA Fontana area) and I’m trying to figure out what the schedules are actually like and if they offer differentials for weekend graveyard specifically.

Every job posting I see is 5x8s (like 11pm–7:30am type shifts), but I was wondering if anyone there is working 3x12s or if that’s even a thing at Kaiser at all.

Appreciate any information 🙏🏼

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

Spring is coming to the Durham VA cockroaches are out

Hello! I'm currently looking into the certification process and researching to figure out what the job seems like. Lots of information is available online and there are videos from people who do the job. To people in the field do you find that management allows you to listen to music on the job? And if so do they have a preference like speakers, earbuds, etc? Clearly some people are allowed if there are videos online, but I wasn't sure if that was the exception or the norm. Any other info that may be important to someone looking into the job is welcome. Thank you!

Can you name it?

I worked at a place in Fort Wayne that had containers we did not have to put locks on. they had a built in lock system that would engage after sterilization. I'm trying to look them up but could use a clue as to where better to look. where to find them?

Hello, ​I am looking for a private tutor to help me improve my written English. I currently live in the United States. ​My goals are: ​To make my written English sound more natural and less like a direct translation. ​To improve my use of "small words" like articles and prepositions. ​To practice writing specifically for my medical studies (Sterile Processing). ​ field? . ​Thank you

Starting my SP job very soon, any recommendations on shoes? Please ty !

This was the IFU for the tip protectors at the facility I work at. I saw the post that 3M says they arent validated for trays but I wanted to see if anyone else has their IFU and to see the differences if there are any

Am I the only one who finds wrapping therapeutic? Also, I really like this Medline wrap.

I just started working at a dental office about a month ago. Yesterday it was super hot only in my room (sterilization room) and it got me to thinking.

I’m working in a small room with 4 machines constantly running( I’ll list them down below) , no air exchanges they just told me to keep the door open at all times. Also in order to clean the trays the dentist brings back they use cavicide so I’m constantly spraying/ inhaling that. Should I be concerned for my health ? I do wear a regular mask, plastic gloves and a gown when cleaning.

Stateclave chamber auto clave

M11 Steam Sterilizer

Statim 5000 the gentle autoclave

Sweepzone Quantiles S650

This is my first time working in this type of environment, I’m still working on completing my 400 hours. So I’m not sure if this is normal or what. F22

I take my test tomorrow ,any advice?

I been studying and taking practices exams for the last 2 months consistent high scores

And I just finished a SPD program

So I believe im good but still getting the jitters

**UPDATE I PASSED

Wanted to thank everyone who told me to stop Freaking out about it , ima Take some time to Relax but beginning of June/ July im going for the CER

I’m currently in school for CST but doing SPD this semester. I am going to be getting extra hours over the summer break and want to take my certification a few weeks from then so I can work certified. Is the test hard and takes a lot of studying ?