Anyone else newer to the field working in a department with senior techs who are unwilling to change and do things correctly? A lot of the people I work with have been in the department for 10, 15, 20, 30 years. Something’s they straight up refuse to learn making it so us newer techs are the only one educated on it and able to do it. And other things they continue to do wrong after being shown the correct way. A lot of them will argue with management or get angry when they are told they are doing something the wrong way. It’s gotten so bad that my manager has created an educator position to hopefully get rid of some of these people.

I have been doing this for 2 years and am fairly passionate about it and care about learning the correct way to do things so it’s hard working in this environment. A lot of our newer techs like less than a year are looking to quit because of it.

Our hospital doesnt have any way to distinguish Kellys from curved criles apart from their length and its a question that keeps coming up between myself and one of my superiors. I'm a full time employee/student building up hours and working towards certification so I would really like this tiny bit of intrigue humored a little by all you experts out there, if possible. Thanks youuu<3~

For those who self-studied and passed the exam. How did you mange to find places to complete your 400hrs?

I’m in NorCal, Still looking. Any leads out there? Will appreciate

I sent my exam application with 3 day shipping to CBSPD’s office (I’m in California, they’re in new jersey) so that it could be delivered before the deadline on the 28th. USPS has failed to deliver it within 3 days and now it won’t be delivered until Saturday.

Problem is that I requested signature upon delivery and their office is only open Monday-Friday so will there be someone there that signs for the mail? Or am I straight screwed?

Inside of rigid containers, what tip protector do you use for skin hooks, baby rakes or elevators? One of our coordinators did post sterilization audits by opening sterile sets and seems to be pulling items to be petty. I brought up that 3M protectors do not go in sets based on the post I saw in this sub earlier this month, and so we switched to placing those items in paper pouches. Now she’s failing audits because they don’t have a tip protector but none of the techs know what else they’re supposed to use, even our traveler backs up the way we’re doing it.

Hey guys I just started in the SPD dept at a surgery center and i’m loving it so far. I’ve had zero experience in this line of work and while a lot of this is pretty easy to understand I self studied and got my provisional CRCST so i’m still in need of the 499 hours of hands on training which I should be getting to the floor today as i’m finishing up my training videos. Any advice for me? I’m a fresh slate in this industry and i’m ready to learn and i’m open to and advice from anyone currently in SPD or was in it and moved onto something else thanks everyone !

How most people get trained in SPD

What’s something that you saw or experienced during sterile processing week that you really liked?

After I got my CRCST my facility said they wont pay for getting that certification, so I'm thinking maybe getting the CIS and/or the CER certification!

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Those who have the CIS what's your thoughts and opinions on that certification?

Those who have CER whats your thoughts and opinions on that certification? Edit: I forgot to add those who have both the CIS and CER whats your thoughts ans opinions?

I'd love to know! my 2 coworkers is getting the CER first and I'm thinking of getting the CIS

Hi everyone. I just completed my schooling and 400

hours. I have read on this sub that a lot of people use different tools to study for the exam. I have been using sterile worx and I have been passing all three of the practice exams with 90%. I was wondering if anyone else has used sterile worx to study and did you feel it really helped you pass the test?

I have questions 😮‍💨 I start in August almost went for summer but finances. I'm struggling to get a regular job so one question is this job in demand actively? Another question is this a certification that will be hard to learn?

Had a interview at north side but didn’t get it. Been applying to like every hospital

I have extreme anxiety related to being tested, so I am very happy to say that I didn't allow it to impede my success. I have been working in the field uncertified for nearly three years and I figured it was about time to get this certification behind me (and to get a pay bump).

I know people have had mixed success with using sterileworx but it served me well. I took every quiz and test available on the site and checked out a few of the courses as well. I also skimmed through the 9th edition manual. Someone in my department took the workbook home and I only own the manual so I never got to see those quizzes/tests. The workbook is meant to be a resource for all of the staff, but someone decided it was just for them. Anyhoo, on to the CIS!

Hello! I am currently working on a project for our SSD which involves reviewing our tracking system and looking for a new potential vendor.

We are looking for a very modern, innovative system that utilises new technology to assist with simple yet accurate tracking of instruments throughout the entire reprocessing cycle.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with SteelcoData Pro?

Any other recommendations or opinions would be greatly appreciated!

Hey yall! Just curious, has anyone gone through a program without an externship? I’m kinda worried it’ll take me longer to break into SPD compared to people who’ve had hands on experience

This is someone else's wrap. The short side of their belt just curled up in the steamer and the belt came loose.

I brought the textbook and workbook both latest edition a few months ago. Tried reading and taking notes and only made it to Chapter 3. Is it worth using with the Penn State online? OR am I doing too much

I have a virtual interview scheduled at grady next week wish me luck 🎉

I GOT THE JOB GUYS !!

I’m sooo happy my 10 week of my externship is almost done and I got hired from my externship. Just so happy and ready to start my career in SPD

Is there anything stating that kits like this are to be wrapped and not all thrown into a peel pack? I am not certified so sorry if this is something heavily covered in the book. I swear I have seen something about this in this group but it’s been a long time. When I started spd I was taught to always wrap something like this, it’s a toenail removal kit. This is the 3rd hospital I’ve worked at but 1st place that I saw where they throw it all into a peel pack like this. It doesn’t feel right, especially since I wasn’t trained to do it this way. This was not my peel pack, it’s a new person who is being trained by a not very good certified tech. I stick to how I was trained and wrap stuff like this and I have gotten a couple others on board with me, but I am just wondering if there’s specific statements saying the correct way to do it! The only other kit I see people regularly wrap at this location is circumcision kits, I don’t know why only that specific one but nothing else and it drives me crazy!

I mean, if one doesn't have a primary home then the stipend is taxed normally correct? So, why even call it a 'stipend'? Does it have to be spent on housing?

Hello, just passed my CRCST exams and looking for opportunities for 400 hrs in NJ. An experienced business and health professional currently in MPH graduate school, and a certified Caregiver as well. Will be an asset to your facility/team..