r/sterileprocessing

My daughter went through a Sterile Processing Tech program and has been applying for jobs and was told welcome to the hospital then to be told she was not selected. Like why would you say that then not select her. Now she is feeling defeated because her classmate was selected.

I am looking for a standard that would govern how long a tray that has been washed but sat untouched and unprocessed on the rack of the clean instrument room before it must be reprocessed or is it considered clean indefinitely? This is an instrument room that has access to a hallway, break room and several humid areas. It is not positive pressure and vents are not regularly cleaned.

I’m so exciteddd, I recently started my sterile processing journey and my first job was at a dental office now I’ve gotten into a hospital ( the most busiest hospital in my STATE😭). I know it’s going to be a huge change cause it’s way more things I’ll have to do. But I’m ready to learn more and make more money lol.

Any tips or advice? For people who switched from dental
(Surgery) to a hospital, was it really challenging?

Hey! So my mom has a manager job at our local hospital and she mentioned this position to me. I was looking to get the hell out of Walmart. I have my associates in science and I’ve been exploring many types of sciences, but haven’t really poked around with medical.

I’m going to be part-time in uni, and the position is a part-time job at the hospital as a sterile processing tech 1. She gave me some details and it seems simple(?) enough through training, but I was wanting more insight coming from 3 years as a Walmart cashier and wanting the hell out.

Thank you guys!

hi all,

today i put in an application to be a full time sterile processing tech I. i have no formal prior work experience so i’m really excited about this and was wondering if anyone is able to snap me into reality about what i will really face here.

i expect burn out— especially being that the listing was for full time and being on my feet all day, but i also intended to see about working evenings/nights.

i mainly am overly excited about this is because i had looked into this a year ago and there were no openings, but today i found this one.

i don’t know. can anyone just tell me what really goes down in this role so i can stop thinking about this as positively as i am? the description says they’ll hire me with 0 training and train me to get certified within the first 18 months. can anyone tell me what exam is required for this and how it is? what was your interview like?

i’m very curious and full of questions. thank you!!

After 7 months of looking for places to do my 400 hours I got a job offer instead! I’m a little nervous going in and having self doubt thoughts if I could do it. But i’m really excited to start this new experience.

I have the 9th edition hspa book and am going to take the HSPA exam soon. Is the book enough to study for the exam? Ty :)

Ive been looking into sterile processing because it seems like a good job besides and from what ive gathered depending on your area it can either be the best job or worst job.

I’m interested in SP and I plan on self studying and then taking the exam as there are no programs close to me. I received my HSPA textbook today and have just finished the first chapter. Side note, I was never the best in school or studying so I’m hoping I can push through self studying and get through the test. What are some tips of studying a book? What key things should I highlight or write down? I started writing all of the key words and the definitions but I wasn’t sure that was right and Google told me I shouldn’t do that it’s overload. I plan on reading through the book, watching some YouTube videos thesterileguy and I believe there’s another, I might also purchase their course or notes to go over. But what are your tips for studying?
Also what chapters should I really focus on?

Apologies for the silly questions. I want to prove myself wrong that I can get through studying, taking a test and just getting through something that’s a little harder. :))
Thank you

title!! i’m excited but nervous!! lol

Hello everyone I’m about 2 months in to my new job at the hospital. Management has restructured our schedule, there used to be ppl who worked 7 days of 10hr shifts and then 7 days off and 4 tens and 5 eights. Now they are making everyone do 5 eights except night shift who will be doing only 4 tens with roaring days off. I’m on night shift and at first I didn’t really see an issue with it, fast forward to today we have had multiple ppl on night shift quit or move to day shift now it is only going to be me and one of other person from now on which means on our days off one person will be alone. I will be by myself on night shift tmr and will be in charge of the whole department I’m still in my training period and I feel extremely overwhelmed and anxious. They told me to do my best and not stress but how can I not stress I will be alone the whole night! I honestly love my coworkers it’s just management just forgets about us and leaves us drowning. Idk how to feel should I stick it out for a few months or should I find another place that might have a little better staffing?
Thanks for hearing me vent.

Which career is better to get into? Phleb or sterile processing tech?

Hey everyone, so I’ve been doing research and I’m trying to find a good but affordable program to enroll in to become a sterile processing tech. I’m looking for one that will definitely offer externship for 400 hrs. I’ve ran into a few that don’t offer or only offer 240 hours and then you have to pay extra for more hours. Kinda stressing because I’m really interested but struggling to find a good program to invest my money in. The school I was going to go with has some pretty disappointing reviews and it kind of scared me away so I’m trying to find other options.

Im in the Northern California area. I’m open to making a commute if it’s worth it. I’m in Modesto area so I’m aware a commute is likely 🫩😭 I just want to start my career and don’t want to make a mistake by getting scammed or wasting my time & money. Any advice / suggestions would be appreciated, thank you 🙏🏼

gotta love applying for a dental position and then getting rejected 2 hours later lol indeed is a scam. i graduated with honours and i’m applying to hospitals an hour out of my city because there’s nothing. i got an interview on thurs with the hospital i did my placement at and then an interview on monday for up in the yukon (but that’s the only one i got out of 10 positions i applied for) how am i supposed to get my foot in the door when a. no one is hiring or b. they all want experienced people? i hate this. i loved this job i’m so interested in it. my heart is in it