A Day In Sterile Processing

A slow day in sterile processing, in this video I’m using the sterrad machine, doing peel packs, wrapping batteries, sterilizing loaners and incubating my BI in SPM

[@UnboxandUnwindwithMi]

This video is much appreciated and the most detailed that I've seen thus far.

[@2thang2]

Thank you! Hope my videos help out

[@kaykay5041]

I start in a week! I have no schooling and no knowledge on this at all. Although in my state, it's not required to become certified until 18 months after you get hired, the surgery director still took a huge risk on me. I start Surgical Technology classes in 2 months so I'm absolutely stoked at this opportunity in Sterile Processing. Super nervous, but super excited.

[@2thang2]

Wow that’s pretty soon. Well good luck, you will do great! Don’t be nervous, you got this!

[@fuifuii]

what state do you live in!

[@rachelatu6826]

Please what is the name of the ring like plastic you used to hook up the tray??

[@CinSity729]

What state are you in?

[@kaykay5041]

Oh wow, I forgot I commented this. So to update, and answer the questions, I still work in sterile processing, and I am now certified in it. I am in Pennslyvania. And the orange plastic thing is a lock. If it's broken, the tray is not considered sterile anymore.

[@addrieannacharles6573]

Thank you for these videos ….you really don’t know how much you are helping me …. I soon start this journey …. Got hired with no certification but I’m going to take the test I’m nervous

[@2thang2]

Wow congratulations! That’s awesome that you got hired with no certification. Nowadays hospitals require you to be certified and I’m happy my videos are helping you out 😊

[@staceyfernand1149]

@@2thang2 hi do they offer any 3 days 12 hour shifts or 4 days 10 hour shifts as options?

[@2thang2]

@@staceyfernand1149 absolutely! They offer different types of shifts out there. It depends on the hospital but I know for sure kaiser offers all kinds of shifts!

[@staceyfernand1149]

@@2thang2 ok great because I'm from nyc & I was curious about that .

[@2thang2]

@@staceyfernand1149 no problem, I’m glad to help out. Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@jennaeckert1835]

Love that peel pack set up!!

[@carlynmanuel5807]

Wow, it must be nice working in your facility. Its so quiet. Unlike the hospital where i'm training the phone keeps ringing like crazy 😅

[@2thang2]

Yeah lol this hospital is really slow paced. I love working here!

[@raymondlacey6687]

Started watching your videos like a year ago… now I’m a Spd tech on the job training. I still working on getting certified but soon enough I will be.My place ain’t as big as yours but it’s a start👍🏻🤙🏼

[@2thang2]

Awesome thanks for the support! And congratulations on getting the job I hope you get certified soon! 🙂

[@danielarviso4156]

Awesome video. Looking back to central sterile

[@Redcurlzz]

Nice and easy. I’m going to school for this this upcoming fall. I’m so excited, plus I heard the salary is good

[@2thang2]

The program is pretty quick and yes the salary is really good depending on the location

[@ayatotakema1194]

i love these videos are you gonna do more like putting stuff together into the machine etc etc?

[@2thang2]

Thank you for watching! I do plan on uploading more videos in the future

[@Marvin-vk1sc]

These vids are awesome I am applying for a job hopefully I get it and I do have a question do they offer overtime as well

[@2thang2]

Yes there is a lot of overtime offered! Majority of hospitals are so short staffed that It’s safe to say that they will most definitely offer it to you once you get hired. Good luck on the job search and hope you get hired soon!

[@piggypigpig5153]

Can you please show a video on how to 'high-level ' disinfect an instrument.... pls and thank u 🙏🏽

[@jasonvaldivia804]

Wow make more videos this is good info

[@2thang2]

Thank you so much! More videos coming soon!

[@dragonsheen3049]

thanks for the video! I'm making the jump from veterinary medicine to SP and I'm trying not to wig myself out about it. Vet med is pretty informal when it comes to reprocessing equipment, but it's an area I always took pride in. Getting to wrap the packs was a moment of solace for me. I'm about halfway through a prep course for the exam... it's a lot but I think I can do it. Out of curiosity, is this a field that tends to churn through a lot of staff? The turnover in vet med is astronomical- people come in bright eyed and bushy tailed, then two months later they're gone without a trace. You don't see many assistants or techs still working the floor past their 20s. Whether or not SP is the same won't have any bearing on my going into it, I'm just nosy.

[@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!

[@mimitoure9740]

Do you make package welding inspection test at work?

[@kingleo98]

Are you going to do more videos

[@rachelfedorchak5339]

I used to be an EMT but...well let's just say s*** happens... Now I am in a position where I need to figure out what to do with myself. I have severe anxiety so I don't think going back to EMS would be the best idea. My entire life I have focused on nothing but the medical field. Do you think this would be a good fit for someone who wants to work in healthcare but has severe anxiety?

[@2thang2]

In my personal opinion I think it depends on the hospital and the workflow they have. If you work at a hospital where it’s super slow in terms of surgery cases then yes I would say it’ll be great for you, on the other hand if you’re at a hospital where its way busier on surgeries especially if they’re short staffed then perhaps it wouldn’t be good for you because it does tend to get very overwhelming, believe me I’ve been through that where majority of times I don’t take my breaks to keep up with the workflow. I hope this information helps ❤️

[@karissalopez7901]

Question, at 7:00 time stamp, why do you cut the corners off on the peel pack

[@2thang2]

We cut the corners off every peel pack to create what we call a “chevron”. To make it easier on the surgical techs (or whoever is opening them) that open the peel packs to open the package with ease.

[@Jadem1]

Is there a difference between the pink and orange locks?

[@2thang2]

Yes, the pink locks are for sterrad only and the orange locks are for steam sterilization only. Those two cannot be mixed together because they have different parameters

[@willasu901]

Hello brother its me again im sorry to bother you again i have a question again brother to get some idea and help please. THE QUESTION IS- Briefly outline in dot points, the process you would use if you had to clean these instruments manually.assume you have 2(two) sinks with hot and cold running water. Use the following headings. 1.water temperature 2.your choice of cleaning equipment 3.the method of cleaning 4.rinsing, drying and inspection Please 🙏..

[@2thang2]

I’m sorry I don’t seem to understand your question. Do you mean cleaning an instrument by hand washing it?

[@monet495]

How do Ik which instrument is for pink indicator and blue ? Also how do I know which instrument to wrap & not wrap . Also how how Ik do I know which instruments to peel pack ? My hospital is old school we don’t have computers and scanner. 😢

[@2thang2]

Those are great questions! It all comes down to the parameters. To put it simple if it’s for steam sterilization (high temperature) then it would be with the blue indicator, however if it’s for sterrad (low temperature) which uses hydrogen peroxide then it would be with the pink indicator. As for what to wrap and not wrap, usually each instrument set would come in its own aesculap container. For long or special sets you would want to wrap or basically anything that doesn’t or wouldn’t fit in an aesculap container for example like an instrument loaner set. For which instruments to peel pack, it would usually be instruments that are most commonly used without having the need to open up sets. Depends on the hospital and their specialty, however most commonly used instruments are curved mayo clamps, straight mayo scissors, schnidt clamp, etc. Hope this information helps!

[@willasu901]

Hello sir good day i have a little question do you have any idea about TGA because they looking for 2 agents to how to control the micro organisms i found biocide but the other 1 agent i can not find can you help me please sir

[@2thang2]

I’m sorry but I am not familiar with that 😕

[@Jaspercards23]

Are you always wearing gloves in assmbly area?

[@2thang2]

Yes. You’re not supposed to because the prep and pack area is the “clean side” but the reason why i do it is because I’m a huge germophobe.

[@mimitoure9740]

And how do you hold a camera to make your hands free?

[@2thang2]

I’m wearing smart glasses that have a camera on them. So all I have to do is press a button and the glasses will start recording hands free

[@hecv448]

Why do you have a bottle of isopropyl alcohol on your desk

[@2thang2]

We use that to flush out the cannulas to make sure it’s clean

[@lopezbiglos]

Do Sterile process tech's have to clean up operating rooms too? or just specifically tools only?

[@2thang2]

No, we only specialize in instruments. EVS takes care of cleaning the operating rooms

[@lopezbiglos]

@@2thang2 is the job hard? Or stressful? I’m looking into maybe getting some formal training for this line of work.

[@2thang2]

@@lopezbiglos It’s only stressful when the department is very short staffed, other than that I wouldn’t say it’s stressful or hard. It’s pretty much repetitive work but if that sounds discouraging just know there are different things you can do in SPD not just assembling instruments sets, you can rotate jobs within the department

[@lopezbiglos]

@@2thang2 got it. thanks for the info. Do you know a good text book that would help me along the way of become a technician? a text book about sterilization process for hospitals?

[@2thang2]

@@lopezbiglos I definitely recommend the CRCST textbook 8th edition by IAHCSMM also known as HSPA. I believe it’s $60 so not too bad. That’s the textbook that I still use as of today, definitely helpful for everything you need to know about SPD hope this helps!

[@leoking2201]

Are you still doing sterile processing

[@mimitoure9740]

Which class of test do you put inside of the packet?

[@2thang2]

Are you talking about what goes inside the sterilizer? A BI must be put inside the sterilizer for every load to ensure sterility

[@mimitoure9740]

​@@2thang2 Hi I am from Poland. According to European requirements, we must put the test inside each package (tests of class 4-6) or an operating box (class 6), and also place the test in a sterilizer to control the entire load (class 5-6 and biological test)

[@dark1alucard]

can you listen to music in there?

[@2thang2]

Yes you are allowed to listen to music 🎵

[@cosmopaynetv9099]

So once your certified you can be a SPT throughout the state

[@2thang2]

Yeah you can basically work anywhere you’d like because the certificate is international

[@pookiepeanut46]

Is this night shift .. because if day shift it’s so quiet

[@2thang2]

It’s day shift. It’s a very slow paced hospital

[@DenverLapse]

Horrifying LOL 3:13 he gets the container and never inspects it, ESPECIALLY under the filter holder, which was left snapped on for washing. OMG 6:52 Goodness gracious cutting TOWARD your fingers=very dangerous technique, no wonder you're wearing cloves on the clean side, you're hiding your cut up fingers LOL 🤣🤣

[@2thang2]

You have a good eye 😏

[@DenverLapse]

​@@2thang2 15yr CS tech here, I alone train 50+ a year in a busy place. Monitoring new techs is automatic and easy for me. This guy really sucks, as most do who make YT vids, desperate for views, Subs, and cash LOL This vid was obviously done on overnight shift: big room equipment everywhere not another soul in sight. It's called "nobody here, make YT vid with pov cam" haha I download and show this vid with other vids to my CS trainees to identify all the dangerous practices, how NOT to do CS! 😂😂😂