@@johvannidesouza454 thank you! Here in the Bay Area depending on where, and what hospital you work at it can range anywhere between $33-$36 an hour starting pay. Hope this helps

@@elviraquirozfernandez3767 No I went to a different school for sterile processing. I went to SVSTI for the surgical tech program

@@Qurayshijial my personal favorite place to work at is in decon. I get to work on my own and I get to blast my music lol

@@latanyasmith4985 I tend to have sweaty hands so me wearing gloves alleviates that issue, plus it’s a forced habit for me

@@Mayrita77 i do but since it’s so slow paced. It makes sense to have only one person in decon

You mean in terms of instruments sets? Nothing much honestly, I would have to say probably just the instrument sets themselves. According to OSHA instruments sets are to be no heavier than 25 pounds. Of course it varies from place to place

Sterile processing is more than just a dish washer job. It involves the decontamination, sterilization, and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment used in healthcare settings. Sterile processing technicians play a critical role in ensuring that medical instruments are safe and ready for patient use. It requires specific knowledge of sterilization techniques, infection control, and proper handling of medical equipment. So it's a crucial and specialized role in healthcare that goes beyond just washing dishes 😊

Usually in scenarios like this they will look if they have that specific instrument in a peel pack. If for whatever reason they still can’t find it then they will open another set of the SAME set and use THAT instrument. Hope this helps

Lol my SPD is the same thing. I’m known for always listening to rap in decon 😂

With this job? Yes absolutely! My coworker currently works 4 10’s and he says he loves his shift. Majority of hospitals are definitely capable of “creating” a shift for you as long as it is consistent and manageable by the department’s needs. Especially if the hospital is 24 hours.

@@2thang2 another question if you dont mind me asking I always read on reddit about how horrible the drama can be in those jobs... is it really as bad as everyone says? or is it just people venting and bitching on reddit all the time. I get drama at work isn't possible to fully avoid (I've worked a lot of food service)

@@vaporhazy I would say that drama in sterile processing (or any job) is inevitable. It depends on your coworkers and how you handle the drama yourself. For me personally I like to be cool with everyone and treat everyone the same, meaning no favoritism or only talking to certain people. I talk to everyone, and I think it’s safe to say that my coworkers like me. We hangout outside from work, our kids play together and when we’re at work we joke around and help each other. So I don’t deal with any drama (at least for now lol) but yeah I would say if you do decide to come into sterile processing you should come out as friendly and you should be good. I’ve worked at 4 different hospitals and I always kept my same character and still no drama so I think it also depends on yourself as well. I hope this information is useful

@@2thang2 thanks a lot

It was a Saturday when I was working in this video. Saturdays in this hospital would be perfect to train new techs and that’s a good question, Ive personally never encountered a situation where I needed help but I guess if I needed help I would call the manager who would be on call that weekend and depending on the situation they can come over and help or they could just help me through the phone.

If you’re referring to me wearing gloves in the clean side it’s because I’m just used to wearing gloves. You’re technically not supposed to, however most facilities let you wear them depending on how cool management is

Thank you! Hope my videos help out

Not really, the only thing “heavy” would have to be the big instrument sets. Even though there’s a “25 pound” limit sometimes i feel like it’s heavier lol so I think you should be good

@@2thang2 wow I wasnt expecting you to reply that quick thank you so much. are you still a sterile processing tech?

@@Taethegemini92 no problem! And yes I am

I believe every hospital is different, however where I used to work they do it once a week. Usually every Saturday.

Not all instruments, just the peel pack ones

From personal experience, it’s only stressful when the department is short staffed. Other than that I wouldn’t say it’s stressful

I put the instruments on the decon stringer for proper cleaning through the washer

@@2thang2 👍...........🇵🇰

That's awesome that you're making the transition to sterile processing. It's completely normal to feel a bit uncertain when starting something new, but I believe in you! It sounds like you had a lot of pride in reprocessing equipment in veterinary medicine, and that's a great mindset to bring with you. As for turnover in the field, it depends every workplace is different, I can tell you that sterile processing is a crucial part of healthcare, and skilled professionals are always in demand. It's a field where attention to detail and dedication are highly valued. So if you're passionate about it and willing to put in the effort, I'm confident you'll find success and fulfillment in your new career. Keep up the great work with your prep course for the exam! You got this!