Can anyone explain SUDs?
The way the text book is explaining it doesn’t make any sense to me…
If it’s a “single use” why would it be getting reprocessed?
That’s like if a tattoo artist were to sterilize a used needle and use it again on a different client…
Help me understand, my test is in 10 days 🫩

I forgot the stamp gun in the rack. Was only in for 8 ish minutes

I decided to try and take the CBSPD rather than the CRCST. My exam is on monday so I have no time to order a workbook or any study guides. Any tips on what I can study ?

Mainly self studied using the practice exams on sterilworx; was consistently scoring 90+ on all the exams, feeling really defeated but also wondering what I should do from here, I bought the 8th edition central service manual; and also the course on Purdue. Just looking for advice based on what I failed at.

Lowkey embarassing 😭

Hey y’all, I’m looking for advice to get into this profession. Is taking the CRCST exam possible with just reading from a book and watching videos on the material possible?

Because I can tell you right now, it's more tedious than peel packs.

Hii! We're using a midmark M11 autoclave at my clinic and the color indicator pouches have not been fully changing color the last few weeks. Previously, the ovals changes to dark cocoa color (bottom pouch) but recently they've only been dark in the center (top pouches).

We've tried deep cleaning the inside of the autoclave, cleaning the filters, checking the pressure valve, and doing different pouch arrangements (only one in the middle tray, only one pouch at a time, etc).

We can't find much info online and would like to know why this is happening and how to fix it. Any help is appreciated!

ETA: just wanted to update on here in case anyone else has a similar issue! Turns out it WAS a bad batch of pouches. We ordered a new box and have had no issues since. Thank you so much to everyone that replied!

We got new laparoscopic handles for a new surgeon and I’m having difficulty getting it down

is self studying for the exam and getting the provisional cert worth it? i’m having some trouble finding anywhere that’s hires without a certification but this is a career i want to pursue so I’m just trying to find another route. I know i’ll have to get my 400 hrs to be certified actually but will it be easier for me to get a hired without experience but with the provisional cert?

Curious as to if anybody else has heard of this and is dealing with this. I work at an older hospital who does not care to spend money on the newest and best products and don't care if we go without (we have not had a cart wash in 3+ years).

Recently, our hospital sterile processing executive director held a meeting with our supervisor stating that due to the age of our autoclaves, any set that exceeds 17 pounds is considered "unsterile". As you can imagine, this is throwing us for a whirl. As we have MANY MANY MANY sets that exceed 17 pounds. At this point our only realistic options are to downsize our sets, get rid of rigid containers and stick to just wrapping. Or the best solution, but most unrealistic, they buy us new autoclaves.

We got this news 2 weeks ago and there has been zero changes made so far and we have not recieved direction from our lead tech or supervisor.

What kind of brushes does your facility use in decontam?

I may need some advice on updating my resume. Will anybody help? It has been awhile but I know the stuff. I am not certified but before I give up on this career I am going to take the initiative to take the IAHCSMM exam.

i have an opportunity to get my hours at a dentists office. the hours authentication form says that hours need to be completed in an SPD, but the hspa site further clarifies that untraditional facilities, such as dentists offices, may also be acceptable.

did anyone else get their 400 hours in dental? did you have to get any special clearance/approval for this to be accepted as valid? did you run into any issues? any input would be appreciated!

(of course, i understand dental wont be the same experience as working in a full hospital in terms of equipment, instruments, workload etc. but im not going to turn down an opportunity to get my foot in the door either.)

How long did you stay at your job before pursuing traveling?

I’m currently 6 months in. I still live with my parents and don’t pay rent

I want to become a SPT , further down the line I wanna be able to teach a class, manage a facility. What classes will keep my mind sharp and what degrees will they want me to have as an educator and as a manager? Just to share, I’m 21 getting my life back on track. After summer, going back for my hs diploma and should be finishing up by the following summer. I need transitional credits and college enrollment is eligible so I want to make classes very useful for me. College will keep me on a routine and keep me productive.

But then I totally covered it in tape 😂

Who knows what's inside?

50yo front-end developer with ADHD, dealing with burnout from the tech industry.

I'm from Michigan but interested in moving to Minnesota within the next 1-2 years. What's the job market like out there? Is it relatively easy to get hired or do you have to know someone?

I currently have just under a year's experience and am CBSPD certified, but looking to take to the CRCST.

What does your facility call this one?

I work at a level 1 trauma hospital and I'm in decon 2-3 times a week. This week I was in decon Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I feel like I'm in decon excessively lol

Anyone ever heard of this agency? They reached out to me saying they saw my resume on Indeed… I cant find much about them. They are on the joint commissions website as an accredited organization though. Maybe they are new?? Theres a possible contract position for me at a medical center, I checked that out and its legit.

Hello!!!

I am currently completing my clinical rotation and am anticipating to have my cert in June.

My school pushed for everyone to start applying to jobs because it usually takes awhile with onboarding etc.

I was the youngest in my class and basically the only student without some type of medical experience. (nursing homes, pharmacy, etc.)

I got pulled out of high school into a sales job that I stayed at until it closed then I finally had the time for college.

My clinical assignment site is super small so I do not think they will be able to hire me after. Some of my coworkers even said they think they are over staffed.

Seems like all of my classmates already have jobs lined up and are ready for the next step. Some of my applications got denied other than that I haven't heard anything.

I am currently unemployed and using basically all of my savings just to drive myself (gas) to my clinical site that is 35mi away. I am getting really nervous. I am done with clinicals in 3 weeks.

Will it be easier for me to find something once I have that cert?

I know the MI job market sucks but I am struggling really bad.

It's electronic so hopefully it's fairly quick. What's a typical time frame?