How to get certified as a Sterile Processing Tech and how to start traveling

[@worldofmango1409]

I’m grateful that I found out about ST while being a Dental assistant. But I wish I went for this instead. Being a DA is low pay with a lot of work, so I left that career….3yrs later and I’m going to self study for ST! Wish me luck! ❤

[@sphilentobela8938]

I wish you all the best

[@nunyabidness5505]

I also was learning to be a dental hygienist and started with DA but I realized I hate the field. Now I’m getting certified for CBSPD I’m excited

[@angieb6556]

good luck i am a current student as well how is it going for you or have you completed?

[@4CQueen]

Me too.

[@flowd7451]

ME TOO!! I’m so glad I’m not Aloneeee😭😭🤣

[@avy8907]

I am so glad I’m a tech. I’ve been in for almost 3 years. I’m just now looking into how to do the traveling. So informative. Thank you!

[@veronicarobbins7752]

If you go to school for this course, after you pass the program. They will place you in a central ( hospital ) for you to have hands on training. The hours that you train will of cause go toward your 400 hours.

[@sdanzey6962]

Do you get documentation of the hours to submit?

[@candybrewer5260]

@@sdanzey6962 Any internship or externship will need to give documentation of the hours . Make sure you let them know this up front as well.

[@saeemalye6553]

It’s easy field to get into. I’m a lab assistant and I’m doing this one as well right now. I’ve always gotten my medical programs paid for.

[@belen479]

Can you tell me how please ?

[@charlescannon7067]

Thanks for reinforcing my decision to embark with any reservations on a New career path, as a Sterile Processing Tech aka Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST)

[@livic5602]

That intro took me out😂 I love your video…I’m also originally from New York City so I had to support.

[@whitleywhitley2280]

Great informational video for this career

[@MyCaramel30]

On my first traveling spd assignment, in a small town of Texas and I love it. Yes, there is a shortage and demands of spd travelers. You're right about knowing your craft, decon, assemble tray, scopes, vendors trays, pulling case carts and each method of sterilization. You can't fake spd work, management will call you out on lack of knowledge. Good info.👍🙌

[@MyCaramel30]

@Majestic Meno You can if someone can confirm you worked in spd, have 2 years experience. I know of nee hired coworkers lied about how many years they have and got the job with travelers agency.

[@MyCaramel30]

@Majestic Meno if you resided in Florida, try to get a job in a hospital spd... they're always hiring for uncertified spd tech, eventually while working in spd you are given a chance to get certification

[@tylerjamal4137]

Pulling case carts???? I wrap do decatam and assemble trays is not too bad...

[@ruthalexis8800]

@@MyCaramel30how you get the certification

[@lil.k.i.2_fie749]

Can u go to college for it for the highest best career?

[@rabiajones2458]

I'm from New York to and I'm looking at your face like... I know her LOL❤

[@ravenjackson354]

I'm young just got a job as a dietary aid I took the job to get my foot in the door at a hospital my God mom gave me her steral processing books she's telling me I can be self taught your video helped alot

[@AkilahWonders]

Good luck we HELP!

[@sdanzey6962]

Any news?

[@MelaninaGlam]

Oh God I cant believe I found you. All the informations were so confused in my mind untill now. I gonna purchase the book right now. Thank you very much, God bless you

[@geescenery8618]

👋🏾 I just got certified, I’m in the process to start my 400 hours

[@charmainmasheck2141]

Hello what did you use to study for the exam

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Did you go to a school or self taught?

[@mrsnk28.]

Hello Gee Scenery, any info that can help? Am about to start the journey

[@geescenery8618]

@@missdesireindependance5194 I went to school for just 3 months.

[@geescenery8618]

@@mrsnk28. it’s not for the weak , watch video on KZbin to help prepare you mentally and physically.

[@dominicperkins1261]

You gave me all the information I needed to get started on a career path thank you some much for that video

[@laurenlinton744]

Thank you 🙏🏽 -NYC girly here

[@ShayButtaTV]

This was great information. I’m a 33 year old who been in quite a few different careers. I’ve been paying for a program which I am able to complete at my own pace. I had so much confusion prior to watching this video. I’m glad I went and did some research and came across your information. Thank you

[@annstasiacruz5448]

Going into it and this helped me a lot 🙏🏾 I love the health field myself

[@SJJsolomonSJJ]

Currently in nursing school and it is EXTREMELY accelerated. Thinking about switching over to this but I don’t know enough about it.

[@Ashley-og9ti]

Did you end up quitting the nursing program or stayed? Was it just really hard or not for you in some other way?

[@michaelax3025]

​@@Ashley-og9tidon't you hate it when people post stuff like they did and then don't answer people who reply to their original posted comment

[@Cheri893]

It would be a good idea to shadow someone to make sure this is the right career for you. I've seen a lot of people come and go in this field over the past 20 years. People don't realize what it all entails.

[@Nicole_black401]

Yes. I’m one, and it entails a lot-especially when you have a shortage in a hospital. I’m actually trying to leave this particular hospital, not getting paid anything but Pennies. Trying to get certified though so I can travel.

[@Cocoakisses326]

Is it usually a person working alone or will you have help?

[@Lydia-jy1bh]

so glad i came across this and appreciate it i have been struggling with what direction to go in.

[@simontoh3103]

Nice video. I really appreciate your effort to ease the part for some of us. My question is, which site can u recommend for self-study. I know u did mention the organization where u got certified.

[@friendlyreminderbyronni]

You’re so adorable I hope I work with beautiful souls like you 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@areyouserious7668]

I love this video!!!! Im 23 yrs old with no direction in life at the moment. I really wanted to get into this and try it but have been feeling lack of motivation because I don't know anyone who's a tech and I didn't think there was a market right now. I really hope its worth it and I want to make sure if I pursue this I'll always have a job lol in your opinion is it still worth it in 2022?

[@quelquun2018]

It is, she’s making money as a traveler.

[@AkilahWonders]

It's good to get in. If there are surgery there will always need SPD. It can come with burnout so be strategic!

[@AkilahWonders]

@@quelquun2018 from $1000 to 3k a week depending on contract

[@missdesireindependance5194]

@@AkilahWonders how often are you unemployed between assignments?

[@goodComb]

I'm gonna put this out there but learning the sterile processing part is a plus in other fields also. I work in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field and we manufacture vaccines or medicine for animals and humans. To do the processing part before we even get to packaging, you have to do a bit of sterilizing to be able to work with the product. So you can definitely take this experience and branch out to other fields if you find that this isn't for you.

[@Haden802]

Thank you for the info. I am looking at doing this as a career change from asphalt.

[@Bunnie.22]

Thank you!

[@annstasiacruz5448]

New Yorker 💪🏾‼️ Queens

[@kourtney328]

Here in DC it's soo hard to get your hours. It's crazyy!!! I was told that I would be a liability to the company. I will be optimistic and keep trying! Tfs!

[@LovelyTee2323]

I'm also a DC resident so I know what you mean

[@binagee6653]

Not sure if you guys still trying to get into this field, but INOVA is hiring, and you don't need to be certified. I just started last week, and I'm not certified. They train you for 6 weeks. Also, if you do want to become certified, they give you free classes on Saturdays once you get hired.

[@piscesdrip977]

@@binagee6653 I just looked on their website all the jobs I’ve seen said you have to have experience and be certified. Only highschool students they are offering free training

[@pissempeketi7720]

Hi live in nj

[@DeanaBean1111]

Thank you so much for this video! Best real information I have found to point me in the best direction for CRCST/SPT info and learning. Also, knowing that ultimately an "online course" that may cost tons of money is not necessarily the best route to go (as there are a lot of online options out there) is huge. I signed up, purchased the book package 9th addition (fyi) and am on my way. Keep doing what you do!

[@scorpio.lover3244]

any update? how is it?🥰

[@Ashley-og9ti]

Tips for the test? Update in general??

[@cy6434]

I'm am from Canada and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos!

[@juanfigueroa6999]

Morning. I’m a currier. I pick up surgical treatment and sets and bring them back to the hub for service. I work out of Ny NYU KIMMLE

[@shariemorgan1140]

Hello Akilah. I just finished my course at Laguardia and am scheduled to take the exam Friday October 7th On Long Island. I'm soooooo nervous. Hoping and praying I pass so that I can get my 400 hours 🙏🏾.

[@chevmeek7465]

Hello…. I am curious about how your exam went. I have my exam next month and I am wondering what it is like. Was it hard?

[@nikkid9757]

Hi I'm about to do the program in LA GuardiaI.. how was the program, did you pass your test.. update please

[@shariemorgan1140]

@@nikkid9757 good morning Nikki. The course was great and very informative. I had to reschedule my exam because of work so I'll keep you posted with that and good luck to you with your future endeavors 😊.

[@nikkid9757]

Good morning thank you for responding.. I look forward to your pass report.. have a bless day

[@shariemorgan1140]

@@nikkid9757 Thank you Nikki, you as well 😊

[@veganladymyles5855]

Thank you for all this great information 🎉🎉🎉and I’m new to the channel

[@kianna-keywilliams5114]

Amazing video btw

[@mrslaharris7128]

I ty for explaining this step by step keep posting..ty . 😇😇😇😇😇.

[@nickyh6641]

The tough part is finding somewhere to get the 400 hours

[@veronicarobbins7752]

True. Visit or call the hospitals and speak to the manager of Central Processing. An explain what you need.

[@cheyenneyoung5847]

Great video! I am wanting a career change and I'm interested in learning more about this field. Do you know if hospitals or other facilities would allow someone to shadow or volunteer?

[@AkilahWonders]

Not many. Call the sterile processing department early like 6 am. Talk to management directly.

[@Jennily90]

:) Thank you. I Literally just starting looking for this

[@hidfigfig2564]

could you share how you approached places to get the 400 hours what sites or where you went in person ?

[@blackingingerpurrin]

Same here I want to take an online course but they don’t offer externship hours and I don’t want to waste my time

[@CSSD.TECHNOLOGIST]

Nice 👍 video informative

[@kianna-keywilliams5114]

Ready to start my journey. I will keep in touch I'm sure I'll have questions

[@pedrohernandez4887]

Hey I want to start my journey too

[@jax9652]

Just a question this may be a dumb question. If you are traveling out of state is your license/ registration still valid in the state you are going to travel to like ex Texas certified to travel to let’s say Cali etc.

[@24kay52]

Love this 💝

[@lawandab.1572]

First.. thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm looking into getting into this field. I have no experience. So I'm modeling your steps with how you got started. However, do you recommend this field for older people? Is it hard on your back?

[@AkilahWonders]

Hi, this is a field for all ages. I do have to warn you it's a lot of walking and standing depends on the facility. Some have chairs in the department some don't. Decontamination is a major part of the job and it's gets very hot in there especially with all the protective gear you have to Don. The trays should not exceed 25 pounds but that is not always the case. Also you don't need to have any past medical experience it helps but not a requirement. You learn a lot on the job.

[@rayofirst8885]

Great info...

[@AkilahWonders]

Thx

[@JazzyJ712]

I have the CBSPD certificate and it's about the same. it's a 5 year certificate too. but we have to either have 5 years of CEUs in order to recert.. or retake the test.

[@AkilahWonders]

Yeah I heard

[@simeonokoro3775]

Thank you very much your lesson. Am inspired. What is the name of the book for I saw many.

[@tagboss8766]

I just started online wish me well

[@shena2171]

Who did you go through online?

[@cellestet1417]

I got hired as a dental setrile tech and I love it. Do you think this experince would help me get a job as a hospital sterile tech?

[@Kermila_3]

Hi, would you know if this career would require one to be Covid vaccinated since you are not really working with patients.??

[@emmaavila8369]

Hey NY yay

[@jackief2689]

What state do u live in now and how much u charge to help with test

[@washingtonramirez-my3mx]

Hello I work spd sterilizing dental instruments with the Navy but I am not certified. I am relocating to NY and I wanted to know the test site to get certified. Thanks in advance.

[@samanthagalan7349]

Where do you take the test btw? For the website. I wanna do this and I was just curious, would I have to travel somewhere to take it?

[@LauraPaules]

I work at a candy place and I want to do something that pays more and I have an associates degree as a MOA, and I’m thinking about getting a job at the state capital (takes about 2 hrs to get there) that is looking for 3rd shift for the Sterile Processing Tech. I’m contemplating on what to do.

[@MyimpressionL]

I LOVE YOU FOR THE GREAT INFO. I AM PLANNING TO START MY CLASSES AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT YOU OCCASIONALY FOR ADVISE

[@jasminerodriguez4434]

Hi i am enjoying your video its very informative and helpful. I am interested in pursuing a career in this field. DID you have to pay anything for this program. Is it free.

[@tanyarobinson1595]

Hello Akilah. I visit the website is there a specific word I need to type in the search to order the book and study guide? Thank you for any additional information you can provide.

[@KarenWilliams]

Im in the process to become certified, the facility that I work doesn't require it, but i want to do travel

[@vivianboatemaa5952]

Thank u

[@FatgirlMickey]

I'm a truck driver I went to school to be an electrician and now I'm looking to do something different very interested in learning how to do what you're doing and travel so I will be checking out your website thank you for all the great information

[@EZNowTrucker]

I'm from Canada. I was also a trucker who is looking into this career. I think it's a great choice and I'm scheduled to start in March. I hope you followed through with it.

[@shaywoo493]

I’m a truck driver as well ❤

[@Shay416]

Um hey would you ever fix the Healthcare machines. They make crazy money. I think it's called biomedical technician or something.

[@joefong5611]

@@Shay416 Biomedical Technician program takes longer like 2 years.

[@kristiecharles8792]

What travel agency do you recommend

[@Hopeful-k8x]

If i would like to learn from a book what do you recommend which version should i try learning from to get into this field. I've been a CNA for years and i am in need of a new career.

[@bryanpureza2923]

Hi Akila, I was wondering how much does it cost for me to.buy the course online? I just got recently hired to work in VA hospital and I am looking forward to study and sit for the exam. Please send me a link where to go. Thank you. I love your videos. You are awesome. I subscribed.

[@veronicarobbins7752]

IAHCSMM you will fine all the info you need. I retired form Central. Best of luck. Since you work in a hospital already, just visit the central processing dept.

[@moonmoon5636]

Hello. I’m also in VA. In Norfolk. I’m self studying while working in Amazon. I’m already looking for any job in hospital to submit the 400hours and take my test. Do you have any advices or recommendations? Thanks

[@buwemboyusuf5847]

Am a nursing assistant personal and need to study this course

[@LatoyaThornton-wr7ep]

A lot of contracts get canceled even cna contracts

[@SexiSurf]

Am not getting enough information from this video She talk about the book, yes 🤦‍♀️ What’s the name of this book 🤦‍♀️

[@triplechieftv]

I need to know how to register for iahcsmm certification exam,the site and all the information,I live in Nigeria

[@AkilahWonders]

Www.myhspa.org

[@cillamarie6298]

Do most people just self study? Is it recommended? I really want to give this a try!

[@flowersfam3462]

The people I know went to a technical college for central Sterile Supply Processing Technician program then they studied to take their certification exam.

[@Wiseladybrittany]

Hey my good sis . How your traveling now ?🔥🔥🔥

[@emmaavila8369]

I wonder if a person needs to be vaccinated to do your job?

[@AkilahWonders]

Depends on hospital and state. Most yes you have to, or get exempt.

[@fungal4623]

What if you are not in the us? But you want to it anyway so that you can find a company to hire you in America

[@hidfigfig2564]

how did you get into the hospital to do the 400 hours do you have to apply for a job and wait for the to hire you? hospitals In New York don't seem to hire too often

[@nadineallen4954]

I am in Florida do you assist persons in Florida

[@emkay7486]

Hello I’m living in New York- are things pretty much the same from when the video was made I am thinking of studying for the test-

[@sharonrichey3672]

Please help I would love to get back to it

[@Grace_0114]

I am also in nyc. took the class in the community college i am preparing for the test the college paid for it… And I still feel i am not ready 😢

[@paigeburton8995]

How are you doing now with it. I’m really wanting to do this job

[@carmiekablackmon2328]

Hello I want to become a SPD Tech. I have no experience. I am going to get the book but you spoke of a Facebook page for traveling Techs, could you tell me the Facebook page.

[@autobotdiva9268]

cant even get the hours in this pandemic. they wont even talk to you. this is a mess and $50 year recertification over 5 years like, makes no sense which should be a departmental decision.

[@AkilahWonders]

Ok if it was me, I would call the department at 6am or first thing in the morning to talk to the manager. If not available try seeing if they have a staff educator. Yeah there is a lot of improvement that can be made in this field but COVID is keeping progress at bay.

[@autobotdiva9268]

@@AkilahWonders will try. it sure is. my son is almost giving up. he likes this field as he is an introvert. utter shock now each department wants a certification: sleep techs etc. it kinda traps you.

[@masemose2311]

So whats courses should i take in order to get a job as Sterile worker pls?

[@itharvlogs5805]

Hi 👋 really very interesting ☺️ I have high school diploma and I want to start taking certification for sterling prossin thecnicten online MedCerts and I m scared to be scam . Please answer me if your school accepted high school diploma . And if you have review of MedCerts . Thank you ☺️

[@AkilahWonders]

Email [e-mail]

[@nonenone355]

Where do you get your 400 hours ?? Where do you go at ?

[@melaniewashington1653]

What if you are in school? Do you still have to have 400 hours

[@tamiajae9465]

WoW , Thanks for idea, I'm thinking bout doing it with Penn Foster, how good are they

[@jocelyndelacruz291]

Penn foster school it is not accredited, I took classes there to go to college and no college accepted.. Penn foster is a joke..

[@Quadonda]

Me too

[@sarahoforiamanfo9125]

Thank you for the video. I took the course and l am certified but l am not working as a scrub tech. My problem is seeing blood everyday puts me off. Please advise me

[@AkilahWonders]

Yup bloody job

[@uryssemathon3550]

Hi! I love your videos can you tutor me.

[@AkilahWonders]

[e-mail]

[@madimac1468]

Are your clinicals able to be applied to your 400 hours?

[@mytravelmyworld3964]

Hi, I am from Colorado state. I want to become a sterile processing technician. Can you please help me, where will i get sterile processing apprenticeship without school/without certification?

[@ShaneSnell-jd8ec]

What’s the website?

[@kimberlymelgar2161]

Hi! do you still tutor for sterile processing? Thx kim

[@themediumfamily3213]

since they give housing can you travel with your family?

[@gailresources8120]

Not housing. Stipend means Money for housing. Money for meals. So when you have an RV to live in, you pocket that money.

[@ebonyadams6358]

No

[@shereekadean5514]

Looking to study on my own which package is the best to get in order to pass the exam

[@AkilahWonders]

Www.hspa.org

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Can you work for more than one travel company at a time?

[@AkilahWonders]

Yup, just not same hospital system

[@Itsveralove]

Is the test multiple choice?

[@dijahjones]

Is it hard finding a job in this field?

[@AkilahWonders]

No they are in GREAT need. Sign on bonuses and everything!

[@jasonjacobs2095]

Can you be a ST without certification?

[@FatgirlMickey]

I just learned about you and I've been watching all your videos I've been binging on them

[@LatoyaThornton-wr7ep]

I know someone started traveling after 2 months

[@compota8]

How was the self study? Or you attended a school?

[@quelquun2018]

School

[@AkilahWonders]

Self study course with on job training. Yes there are plenty schools. Email me we can talk [e-mail]

[@shannanderson2636]

What's your website please..I need to do my exam but I don't have enough material..can you tutor me?

[@AkilahWonders]

Www.caadiamondhealthtech.com

[@karrah3477]

I was wondering working at a animal hospital does it count??? I was PA..i did the same thing??? I cleaned the surgery supplies.

[@AkilahWonders]

You can contact HSPA and ask them. They are very responsive!

[@alfrod4472]

What are the 4 agency you was on ?

[@AkilahWonders]

Medical Solutions, Aya, Medpro, Medley

[@abenaakuo4420]

Hi Akilah thanksfor this video. I have a question, I started class to be a sterile technician. I want to know is central sterile a life time career or not and are there other certificates that you can acquire to upgrade yourself and more I'm also a new Yorker what's is the starting pay as sterile processor. Thanks

[@AkilahWonders]

Hi yes it is a life long career as long as there are surgeries. Yes watch my part 2 for other certification, it depends where in NY you are the lowest I got paid with no experience is 17.00 and the highest I seen was 27.00 with 5+ years experience that was in 2017

[@abenaakuo4420]

@@AkilahWonders thank you very much but I don't know why CRCST don't get paid that much, and the job is demanding too

[@AkilahWonders]

@@abenaakuo4420 its a problem that is hard to explain its just how valuable training and retention is.