Day in the life of a Sterile Processing Tech| Working in newly built Depart| Living in car

Follow me as I work in a new facility as a traveling Sterile Processing technician, living in my Nissan Rogue

[@veronicarobbins7752]

Excellent video, I worked CSPD for 20 years. It's a part of the hospital no one every hear about. Some time it's very demanding, and also very rewarding. You must be able to pay attention to details. The instruments will be used on a patient, inside their body. I feel the salary is to low, since certification is now required.

[@southerngirl8253]

I’ve been a receptionist for 17 years and I’m so ready for something new. Hoping this is the field for me

[@lordschild673]

Been in food service forever, worked in a hospital the last nineteen years… Last week I finished my first week in sterile processing and love it, should’ve did this years ago…

[@bigfish1026]

I know SPTs that make 1500 a week. It's a good job that few people know about.

[@loveetraylor8766]

What is SPTs ??

[@bobmarley7207]

@@loveetraylor8766 Sterile Processing Tech

[@briaw2227]

If they travel

[@MrBosslady1]

@@briaw2227 How do you get a traveling position?

[@lordschild673]

@@MrBosslady1 you have to get certified then you can sign up with certain agencies…

[@miya24700]

I just got an offer for an STP position with no experience. This video was very helpful!

[@Doctacanna]

Nice which hospital?

[@miya24700]

@@Doctacanna Duke hospital

[@smile91_]

Did you take the certification test before applying for the job ?

[@medsurgcutie]

I'm going to get certified for this. Thank you for taking us along with you.

[@angelajenkins]

I am a 33year nurse and you gave me something to think about!!!! Absolutely love your vids!!!! Keep giving camping vids and you will be BIG in ytube.

[@melissamccarty2612]

Never even thought about this part of hospital services. But surgical instruments and equipment do have to be cleaned! Interesting. Thanks for sharing and enlightening us who just didn't know!

[@LuxLife24]

They actually have to be sterilized in most cases

[@mademoisellecm1]

Wow, that was so much fun to watch and learn! Thank you!

[@skinnyminnie2003]

I like how dynamic the responsibilities are. No day is the same.

[@LifeIsGood2017]

Cool video! I've always wondered about the sterilization process. You're very efficient. Thanks for sharing!

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Great video! They definitely keep you busy!

[@feb2173]

I worked in sterile processing in 2006 seems like the pay is better today than it was back then. I enjoyed the job

[@Shay416]

I've seen some great travel contracts, with great pay but it can vary state to state for permanent

[@fridayomoruyi8748]

Nice video.. Keep up with Your GREAT Job. I would like to be like you one day as Styrile processing technician. God Bless!

[@kngbe]

Thank you Akilah Wonders, your an inspiration!

[@Samiyo]

I am new to your channel. I'm also a CSP Tech. Many institutions are so different. Your wrapping of the instrument set was great. Most hospitals would have had you rewrap that basin though. 😁 The camera loves you,. Keep up the great work.

[@ms.48states3]

I Akilah love your videos I’m in Houston, Tex I bought the workbook and manual just started studying it can’t wait to take the test.

[@malinda.malinda]

How was studying and test go for you? Are you an SPT now and was training provided beyond the 400 hrs?

[@Oldskool_gamer86]

I’m going to take a class for this! This always been my dream Job to do!

[@myeshadapisces]

Great video🙏🏾

[@rsw1beauty]

Im paying super close attention to this I’m definitely going to school for this!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾thank you so much for filming this! You’re an inspiration-much love from the 313🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@indiawade3872]

You honestly don’t have to go to school for this, some hospitals don’t require you to be certified & will help you get certified. That’s what I did ❤

[@TheMortalZombiesz]

@@indiawade3872 is it hard?

[@edelineestivenne]

@@indiawade3872 Really? Which hospital and how to apply?

[@lmckinney4303]

Great Video❤ thank you

[@journey2radiance707]

I felt like I was in training with this video i can definitely see you teaching a course on this.

[@Chris-bc3zm]

Crazy how the Sterlizers r so up to date. The ones at my facility r 30 yrs old. Our sterilizer r huge compared to those. Ours look so outdated lol

[@roseannalewis146]

Thank You!!

[@laceyunstoppable7024]

thanks this video is helpful.

[@MIKA-dh7ee]

Thanks for the video

[@svwhett1]

my 19-year-old wants to do this.

[@sophia2129]

I enjoy watching your feed & providing detail of duties. I start the program in May 2023. I’m trying to gain as much knowledge about the program as necessary. When doing the sterile process do you have to wear gloves at all ? Is it required to wear caps on head as well? Thanks in advance

[@deepsouthent4285]

Awesome, please tag me on all your videos. I'm a truck driver of 15yrs. Looking for a new job certification. Studying now

[@bulganboldbaatar2145]

Do these buckets heavy? Any heavy lifting? This is the only thing I am wondering otherwise I like it cos no need to deal with patients and feel stressed.

[@cynthiah9944]

I enjoyed your video! You really showed us in depth of some tasks you do within that job. Also, I have a question so currently there is a part time job that is hiring for sterile processing techs that are non-certified and it says it will provide on the job training. Do you recommend that job to a current college student who is wanting to work in the medical field?

[@AkilahWonders]

Yes if you want an intro to surgery and medical terminology. If you really want to learn indept you have to be vocal on learning. If not you get lost in the job. I mean I made sure to ingest the in and out of the department. Stayed late, came in early. I asked a lot of questions. I asked about the surgeries and schedule. Basically I worked SPD I DIDN'T let SPD work me!

[@adisatope992]

I subscribed to your channel a few months back. I am glad to tell you i just completed my course. My question to u is, do i need to take the licensing exam first or do the 400 hours before the licensing exam? The second question is, is it easy to get a job.

[@petagaypryce1696]

You can do both at the same. Sometimes where you complete your 400 hrs have open position so it best to already have your license so you can apply.

[@jadatheprincess252]

I’m currently in school for sterile processing, I’ll finish in May 🤞🏾

[@AkilahWonders]

You got this!

[@realChocolateDiamond]

@@nosignal9782 hi its a self study course. You can pay for school if you want. Please check out last two video for more information!

[@tishawest5769]

Hello, how long is your class ? The one school I was looking at said 10 months

[@jadatheprincess252]

@UCuNjn2FkgaVQpVnmQ-B8Z3Q yes you do need school !! Some job do on job training but now the changing things to where you need school & you also get paid more

[@jadatheprincess252]

@@tishawest5769 yes mine 10 months also

[@michaelbirdsong196]

Ahhh the washer test

[@blackcaviar8167]

Starting my new career as sterile processing technician in 2 weeks very informative

[@AkilahWonders]

Awesome, I am happy for you!! have a new video with other aspects of the job. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpWlZZmll6hlZ68

[@MrBosslady1]

How’s it going? I start school 10/3, I need fresh pros and cons plzzzz

[@LadyAvN]

Would love to interview you!

[@AkilahWonders]

Email me [e-mail]

[@caribradley902]

Thank you for this video! I have been in dentistry for 22 years and am looking for a new adventure. I was wondering if you are still in this field and what hours do you work per week?

[@AkilahWonders]

I work 40 hours a week. Still traveling!

[@sportzzstoryzz1281]

@@AkilahWonders how many days will they have you travel for each city?

[@gr8myndse162]

What book do you recommend to buy to study for the exam? I live in Florida. This looks like something I would enjoy...is the salary pretty good?

[@AkilahWonders]

Hi go to www.iahcsmm.org IAHCSMM Certification for Sterile Processing Technician

[@nkaujcualauj6363]

Are you suppose to be wearing a full ppe in decontamine? Anyways, I am also a CRCST traveler too. All hospitals does tests their equipments the same. Not all hospitals are the same as you mention. Be safe out there. =)

[@AkilahWonders]

I wasn't cleaning in decontamination just testing, but yes full PPE.

[@nkaujcualauj6363]

@@AkilahWonders I know. No worries just testing you out, lol Its all good.

[@josenarez3995]

Are you allowed to take your phone into decon?

[@klynn326]

So you always do this by yourself or is it just the person who gets there earliest has to get it started?

[@MightyDonMega]

Great video, thank you for sharing. Do you think a 45 year old bloke can do this job? I’m looking for a career change.

[@AkilahWonders]

Yup!

[@pierce569]

Thank you so much for sharing! Where did you get your certificate from? I’m currently looking at programs and need to find one that is accredited.

[@AkilahWonders]

Hi check out HSPA www.myHSPA.org

[@kourtney328]

Hey you can do online classes on Purdue university. It took the course as well.

[@AkilahWonders]

@@kourtney328 you can do the Purdue classes

[@washingtonramirez-my3mx]

I work spd for the military. I want some more information so I can get certified civilian sector

[@Island_boyjason]

I can’t pass my state test, whatever I learned before covid hit is gone from my head ☹️ guess I’m looking for a class to take again.

[@AkilahWonders]

I tutor email me

[@veronicarobbins7752]

Keep studying, go online and pull up the practice test. I took my exam at 58years young. Why because the new people were making as much as me, because they was certified. Some places demand certification. You can do it.

[@Island_boyjason]

@@veronicarobbins7752 been working at northwestern medicine hospital now since then lol

[@briannagil6078]

I didn't know there are travel opportunities for sterile processing techs :o

[@AkilahWonders]

With almost every position. EMT, CNA

[@fatimadiallo7549]

Interesting and I have a question is this job permit to work alone or you work with some people as your video you the only one in the room I love working alone with no pressure

[@AkilahWonders]

Hi I film before or after work. There is no way I can film during crazy work hours. I try just to show the job and not the facility or people.

[@Nanise_M]

What do your work hours consist of? I recently applied for a SPT position & it says it's Mon-Fri, but they didn't specify hours.

[@AkilahWonders]

Hospital 24hrs ambulatory center are usually days shifts

[@shanice4269]

Currently a dental assistant for 8 years looking to switch to this do you think I would qualify we also process instruments didn’t know if I would be required to go to school for this being that it’s somewhat similar

[@AkilahWonders]

Email [e-mail]

[@puppy97]

is this a good long-term career and are there career growth opportunities?

[@tishawest5769]

Hello new to the channel and I had a question do you always work alone ? And what would you say is the hardest part of the job if any ?

[@AkilahWonders]

No but they know I get the job done. Hardest part is dealing with staff and management that do things the wrong way, not the following the standards

[@ImaniAngel-rz5xt]

Waiting for my exam on 15th of June 😢 few weeks left

[@LatoyaThornton-wr7ep]

What are the hours like

[@briana_hilmes]

Can you listen to music while you work?

[@Danilo0717]

Why some hospitals don't care about their humidity and temperature? All the locations I go there is a problem. Joint commission will be on it.

[@rosedannajoseph196]

So u can be a traveler sterile processing and do u like it

[@CleoraAleise]

Is it stressful??

[@beatriza9115]

Hey Akilah, so I’m trying to get into the field but I’m second doubts because I thyroid condition which affects my focus and I tend to get tired quickly and I can’t get overwhelmed with things do you think this would be good fit for me? You can be completely honest with me

[@jenniferescalera430]

Hello, I work at a SPD department as well, and if you get tired quickly and you can’t get overwhelmed I don’t think it would be good for you. At least where I work is a very fast paced. Maybe some other departments are different.

[@beatriza9115]

@@jenniferescalera430 thanks for letting me know, you work at a hospital or surgery center? Yes honestly I do tend to get overwhelmed pretty quickly

[@jenniferescalera430]

@@beatriza9115 i work at a hospital! and it’s a great career but it has its ups and downs like lifting things are heavy

[@AkilahWonders]

Hi yes it is overwhelming at time. If you really want to try it I say work night it's slower, or ambulatory surgical center that are staff. The majority of the problem with SPD is staff shortage. You have to choose the best SPD that fits you. Of course Hawaii was the slowest one, NYC was chaotic. My saying is I WORK SPD I don't let SPD work me. If you want me get more in depth email me I love talking SPD.

[@nickcastro9917]

Any recommendations for schooling in southern California for sterile processing?

[@dannysaurio7]

Are you the only technician in the hospital doing these parts of the job? Or do you ever have co workers helping out with the same tasks?

[@AkilahWonders]

Depends I been one woman show to fully staffing

[@redgyal2681]

Was the CBSPD exam hard

[@rosedannajoseph196]

Do they make 💰 money

[@lourinemoore2340]

What school did u go through. ?

[@ms.48states3]

Did you go to school or you self study

[@portiankrumah6814]

I study the book myself and wrote the board exams but the place for me to do 400 hours is difficult for me to get , ls there any help please?

[@portiankrumah6814]

I am in New York

[@AkilahWonders]

@@portiankrumah6814 can you email me I have some contacts for you! Caadiamondhealthtech.com

[@GMNYC]

@@AkilahWonders hey I’m in the same situation, can I email you too.

[@darleneburris8645]

Hospital

[@mexicanchiefasmr3775]

Do you work night shifts? I really want to get into this field but don’t want to work night shifts since I’m a diabetic

[@Shay416]

Depends on the setting. Major hospitals run 24/7 so typically 3 shifts, I think some veterinarian hospital or even dental offices have only days shifts.

[@hidfigfig2564]

can this job be done if you get pregnant?

[@225maury]

I got a quick question , how do you do a washer test in your cartwash ?

[@Shay416]

It's a setting on the machines...for newer machines anyways.

[@225maury]

@Shay416 thank you, I didn't know that wow

[@1729NINJA]

question are you not allowed to wear under shirts? I usually wear a compression long sleeve do they not allow this? Does anyone know

[@AkilahWonders]

You are actually supposed to wear scrubs jackets. I wasn't cause it was hot (AC wasn't on yet)

[@1729NINJA]

@@AkilahWonders correct but like before you put on your PPE under your scrubs can you wear an undershirt

[@alfonsoromano7389]

Is this job repetitive? Just curious? Also is it hard to get into this career?

[@AkilahWonders]

Yes very much, that is why I travel and keep learning, I apply for various positions within the SPD world. You have to work SPD don't make SPD work you.

[@alfonsoromano7389]

@@AkilahWonders which part of the question were you answering?

[@AkilahWonders]

@@alfonsoromano7389 sorry both...its very repetitive, and no there is a GREAT need, tons of jobs. Better if you are certified.

[@alfonsoromano7389]

@@AkilahWonders oh Ok thanks, sorry I didn't mean to sound rude and short

[@cuncon9632]

May I ask how about the odor? Do you smell anything?

[@AkilahWonders]

Not with steam sometimes with the Plamsa machines.

[@amnadacoerrttll2672]

Asehy. DVD ym mom

[@melitamailula7889]

Hi,I'm very interested to be a sterile processing tech, I'm working at the hospital as a Cssd packer what must I do I want to further my studies,I do have matric

[@AkilahWonders]

Go to www.myhspa.org

[@Annie-qt3dw]

Please help out. How to disinfect equipment that cannot withstand high temperatures but can be immersed in liquid?

[@AkilahWonders]

Follow the IFU

[@skeys79]

How much per average does this occupation pay?

[@AkilahWonders]

Depends I have seen $13/hr no experience to $27/hr with experience

[@MrBosslady1]

Besides scrubs what other dress code requirements are there?

[@AkilahWonders]

Cover hair, no nails, closed shoes some hospital says no crocs

[@mohamedmuse498]

What age do you need to be to get this job? I’m interested in it.

[@AkilahWonders]

You have to be 18 and have High school diploma or GED

[@AngelaAlbertina]

You usually have to be 21+ to travel though

[@patriciamarin6137]

Excelent video Thank you

[@rafaelayala9790]

I just started this job. I only had 2 weeks of training and the place were I work said I'm ready to go on my own. I feel it's to soon and was just told I need to train myself from here out. What advice do you have on what should I do? I feel like I'm being set up for failure

[@4heavensakes851]

May I ask where did you get your training?? Did you go through a job company or a college?? Thanks!

[@rafaelayala9790]

I'm currently going through a job at a hospital

[@TheMortalZombiesz]

Would you say it's a difficult job?

[@barbour121]

Do hospitals hire part-time

[@AkilahWonders]

Yup

[@slendhi]

Is this edoc ?

[@AkilahWonders]

Not sure what that is?

[@estherbaah2250]

Please where did you had your school

[@samuelosei-kusi5875]

I'm currently in a school for it. It's taught on zoom

[@estherbaah2250]

@@samuelosei-kusi5875 Is it free?

[@samuelosei-kusi5875]

@@estherbaah2250 no it's $1500. Initial deposit is $500. You from Ghana?

[@estherbaah2250]

@@samuelosei-kusi5875 thank you dear

[@samuelosei-kusi5875]

@@estherbaah2250 you're welcome Esther

[@ac3483]

Did you go to college for this?

[@timahawk3220]

No just a certificate

[@monicaanderson5266]

That wrap......... 😵‍💫 everything else was good tho

[@Shay416]

Omfg my manager would commit murder if they saw this 😂😂😂 but hey its wrapped😂

[@iluvjoucy9483]

Hi! Just wanna know if dental sterilization tech experience can be considered for the 400hrs requirement to be certified? Thanks!

[@AkilahWonders]

Go to www.myhspa.org the breakdown is located there.

[@iluvjoucy9483]

@@AkilahWonders thanks😍

[@pbizo2x4]

Great video I just can't stand the music

[@AkilahWonders]

I can't take it out 🥺

[@A.f2023]

Do u think someone with 000 experince in hospitals would be anle to make it here??

[@AkilahWonders]

Yes try it just tough in some states

[@debramcmillion711]

WE Cannot hear you with a mask and music going at the same time

[@RatfromNadeaust]

Not to sound sexist or anything, but is this a job where they will also hire men. I had applied for many jobs where I then noticed they want girls over boys.

[@AkilahWonders]

Really...I not sure where you are but the are such in need they take anybody. But men do lean more on the vendor side. Example working for Stryker (they do require to have a degree)

[@RatfromNadeaust]

@@AkilahWonders what’s vendor side?

[@AkilahWonders]

@@RatfromNadeaust All the instruments use are not own by the hospital or are specialty instruments. They are provided by the manufacturer and then are loaned to the hospital. We process them for surgery. We call them vendor sets. Because we only process them vendor reps such as Stryker, Nuvasive and other companies are responsible for them and assist in the surgery for surgeon support. If you have a degree you can work just with the vendor company. You don't clean or Sterile the sets, they come in and reset them and monitor the set for that hospital or region.

[@Shay416]

​@AkilahWonders wow. Never knew this, is there a video where you go into details?

[@armijoseph27]

your video was fine but girl, please get rid of that obnoxious music...it was giving me a headache! I would rather not hear music in your videos.

[@gloriaheffner6193]

Please remove the music!!

[@AkilahWonders]

I noticed that as well. Thanks

[@jennataliah7127]

I’m working in the slums. I want to work in a newly built hospital

[@__jazzykins__]

Such a great video! Applied to a few jobs! Wish me luck! 🥹❤️

[@AkilahWonders]

You got this!