Behind the Scenes: Sterile Processing Department

[@GUESSMYZAIS]

4yr technician. Understand that this profession will challenge you mentally and physically. What this video depicts(calm and organized) isn’t the norm in most facilities. The department is referred to as the “heart of the hospital” yet it is often understaffed and ill equipped. You’ll be pushing, pulling, running and lifting all while creating miracles on assembly with less then perfect surgical equipment. Our existence isn’t know by many. Our location is often in the basement not far from the morgue, kitchen and maintenance. Decontamination and assembly are not the only job duties within the profession. Depending on the facility, you may be required to work holidays, weekends and on calI. Obtaining respectable compensation will be a challenge. 😊 Welcome to CPD!

[@lori_inspires]

Well said. Thank you. I'm currently studying to be certified as a SPT . I'm getting in this field for a sense of life purpose. To work in the "heart of the hospital" is a rewarding feeling personally in a sense I'd be contributing towards saving lives.

[@angiewilliams5188]

Thank you so much for this!

[@Indianeyezs24]

Wow thank you for explaining more in depth about this field

[@rebeccaacosta1926]

@@Indianeyezs24c

[@Wheredidigetthismuffin]

The thing I've noticed that sterile processing videos leave out, is that you as a SPT respond to what the OR team needs. It's not just cleaning. Doctors or nurses will ask you for instruments and you do have to have some basic knowledge of them and the situations they are used for. My classes have taught me that they do have a little of customer service vibes, not often, buts still there.

[@lori_inspires]

Thank you for this. I'm studying to become a SPT and I was wondering why being knowledgeable of the tools and its use was important as I study from the HSPA Manual and this now makes so much sense to me!

[@courtleee]

I love this and I absolutely love all of the CST’s out there!!!!!

[@allenbriananakin6801]

@courtney, I hope your pretty good my dear ?

[@Shon9tilR]

My father has been doing this for 35 years. He’s retiring soon.

[@romanvillegas7280]

Well I hope he's enjoying retirement! I also work in Stirle Processing but I don't sterilize instruments and I've been doing it for 2.5 years.

[@lakeshatheman3106]

​@@romanvillegas7280what type of work do you do ?

[@heartlystar1563]

@Candyg14depends where you live on the hospital

[@LyYLi-i7w]

Awesome!!! straight to the point. Thank you

[@estongtotongs7945]

decontamination+disinfection+assembly+sterilization+storage+distribution

[@adamame5958]

As a spd tech its really easy probably the easiest job ive ever had BUT its also very thankless and mentally stressful. If you want a job that is repetitive and like working the basements its the right one for you. Personally im a outgoing person and i wish i knew more about this job before going getting certified but hey live and you learn.

[@ImanHaji78]

How often do you guys work a week? I am thinking about it. But I am an artist, and would like to be able to balance it out with my art. Can you work like 3 days a week? 4 or 5 days a week? Or does it have to be more? Do you have control over your schedule?

[@adamame5958]

@@ImanHaji78 there are per diem positions wheres its kinda a on call basis and you let them know what days youll be able to work

[@adamame5958]

@@ImanHaji78 what made you want to try out sterile processing? From a artist to another the environment we thrive in is completely different from the health care field. When i started this job i lost sight of my passion of videography/photography but im getting back into it since im on vacation till the end of the year haha

[@ImanHaji78]

@@adamame5958 thank you

[@ImanHaji78]

@@adamame5958 that’s the scary part for me. Is to lose my passion, by getting a job that will give me that financial freedom to pursue freely my other passions :) But I am glad to see you getting back to your passions. When we’re truly passionate about something, it never just goes away. That passion will always find an outlet 😉

[@adamtaylor6747]

Finally...a good quality video!!

[@ilovecheese111]

There is blood, bone chunks, and whatever other nasty stuff gets stuck on the saws but maybe I’ll look into it anyway…

[@HoneyBee-kl5ym]

I have an interview for this position and I’m excited but so nervous. I feel like I might be overwhelmed

[@asiajackson9979]

Does it pay good

[@jessm1247]

It is like never ending dishes

[@PacMonster146]

At my hospital, we don't even have as much patience as this video in decontamination. We get rushed down with carts once we start our shift, and are expected to clean as fast as possible while also needing to scan everything we do...

[@kimmynator4750]

same here :( plus we're running on old almost antique equipment, we're supposed to have a brand new department but it has been delayed since 2019 lol

[@michaelponiatowski363]

I’m going to be working doing this soon, do you have any tips for a new person in the field, especially In Decon?

[@keimiguijosa5546]

@@michaelponiatowski363 did u get a certificate

[@michaelponiatowski363]

@@keimiguijosa5546 Yes :)

[@TheVeek192]

Boohoo. Are you five?

[@LegendaryVideoVlogs]

got this job with kaiser and starting this thursday

[@msd4743]

Congratulations. Can I ask........how long was your training and what your starting pay?

[@Lana-uy6po]

How do you like it so far

[@LegendaryVideoVlogs]

@@msd4743 sorry for long awaited reply lol training wasnt long like a few days. starting pay was $45 hourly

[@LegendaryVideoVlogs]

@@Lana-uy6po oh well i finished currently since it was a contract, but it was a fun experience

[@maravatiodelencinal]

@@LegendaryVideoVlogs are you certified? and how many years of experience do you have?

[@sincerelysandi]

Nice video. I'm to start classes in the spring of next year. Just curious is the cleaning solutions toxic, is this something to worry about. Thanks

[@I_amrob707]

Sandi K did you complete the schooling and was it hard???

[@rekagran5663]

Sandi K same how was it?!

[@ghost-wt8qe]

Same How was it?!

[@drehunnid3788]

@@rekagran5663 my mom just completed she she said it was easy just make sure you focus on remembering the different instruments

[@drehunnid3788]

@@I_amrob707 my mom just completed she she said it was easy just make sure you focus on remembering the different instruments

[@spireintegratedsolutions32810]

What a great explaination!

[@DezzaRose]

I'm studying nursing at the moment, and this video was highly helpful, thank you!

[@allenbriananakin6801]

@bridget mars, I hope your pretty good dear ?

[@AHK786PK]

I'm applying for this job. Wish me luck

[@keimiguijosa5546]

What did u do ? College ?

[@jioman33]

@@keimiguijosa5546 it's a certification

[@kendraheard9100]

GOOD LUCK!!...I WANT TO PURSUE THIS CAREER PLEASE TELL ME HOW DID U GET UR CERTIFICATE

[@L0rdjaggi]

where was this video when I was researching :(. Good job, literally what I do every night.

[@I_amrob707]

KingRaizen you like this field of work???

[@JolinHard]

how long does it take to clean it

[@kendraheard9100]

What school did u attend?..i want to pursure this career

[@demilucios4659]

I always wanted to try this field .. My anxiety is so high that If I do this I’ll cut my fingers when cleaning these lol

[@cathyfagner40]

Hi! I’m going to be starting in this Department! How do you like it?

[@JULIA-vm4rb]

This job looks amazing but I have a very weak stomach...do you get used to it?

[@rominacerati]

If you are a female who gets monthly periods, u will see and clean more blood coming out of your own body than in decontam.

[@andrewbundo2776]

I think a job like this one should only be used as a stepping stone rather than a life long career, I think with more learning and classes you can move to a Surgical Technologist, idk is it possible though?

[@thogdontcaare2649]

in my sterile processing program most people in it are using it as an entry into surgical tech

[@kendraheard9100]

They make good money tho...it can be a career why not

[@lizbethaguilera8869]

@@kendraheard9100 bc it shouldnt be about money if youre going to work in the medical field where people's lives depend on your work ethic and mentality, you'll get really tired and give up and look for another job where you'll get paid more only for you to also quit that job to find another job, this job should be an opening door and a lever for people that want to get a career related to surgery

[@sunflower7874]

@@lizbethaguilera8869 if we go by that logic no one would be doing sterlie processing tech lol, someone needs to.

[@edvinchandra1277]

​@@lizbethaguilera8869 yeah very responsible job. Small mistake could cause big problem.

[@grantbolton6346]

excellent video! very professional!

[@jessicadavis540]

Where is it stated in this video that you and your department have to pick up SCD's and IV Poles from the floor and clean them in the dirty utility rooms on each floor? Also..... why wasn't he interrupted about 15 times in this 4 minute video with Distribution calls on vocera?! Lol. I hate that Distribution gets to leave at 5pm, and sometimes, they're not even there until that long.

[@jessicadavis540]

@@obuford7584 in the Hospital I work in, distribution is there during first shift, so they don't have to mess with all those damn calls. I'm sorry that you guys have to deal with em. Why do you?

[@desireedarland1536]

We do not do scd machines or IV pumps in our SPD. They clean them on the units

[@laurawatson6001]

Thanks for creating this video, this is helpful x

[@bluebells9435]

Very helpful video Kindly make a video on disinfection of laparoscopy instruments. And how we sterilize scopes

[@TheVeek192]

You make the video. WTH?

[@TXGX3500]

This looks like a neat career! I just have a few questions: 1. Will automation kill this career? 2. Do you have to be physically strong to get into this career? 3. What kind of training/school do I need to get into this career field?

[@jessicadavis540]

I'm not sure on automation question. I'm still fairly new (1 year in the department), and I know they used to have to write out the labels for trays. We now have a program (crappy TDOC) that helps with that. So who knows what the future holds for CS. As for being strong, that's not necessarily a necessity. I mean some trays are heavier than others, but idt they're supposed to go over like 17lbs. I came into the dept with absolutely no training, and no knowledge of anything medical based. I had 5 weeks of training. But you also train and definitely learn as you go. Hell, just today I learned how to run a DFT cycle for the first time ever. Learning this stuff is not hard. The job itself is not hard. It can kind of suck sometimes, bc of stress, but it's a good and decent job. I'm currently reading the manual to get certified. Wish me luck. Also, good luck if you decide to choose this path

[@TXGX3500]

@@jessicadavis540 wow that's pretty impressive that you got the job w/o any cert or previous training. Did you just apply and get the job, or did you know someone in the hospital?

[@jessicadavis540]

@@TXGX3500 I was already working in the hospital as a food service attendant, and had been there for 2 years. I just transferred into CS. But yeah, all I did was apply. I think I applied in July, interviewed in August, and started training on first shift on September 2nd. Trained for 5 weeks on first shift (yuck), went to my shift after (second).

[@jessicadavis540]

@@TXGX3500 it is getting to where eventually you'll absolutely need to be certified before you can even apply I think. Idk how soon, but I've been hearing that

[@TXGX3500]

@@jessicadavis540 Okay I see. Thanks for replying and giving me the info. I've worked in customer service for a while and now I work in a small hospital as a receptionist. Hopefully I can somehow transfer to a tech job.

[@camiapage1375]

I’m in saint louis Missouri and been wanting to get into this Job my local community college has been having this program under construction for 2 years and say it will not be open until January 2021🤦🏾‍♀️

[@luciem4562]

You can do this job without going to school for it. I got hired last year with zero experience.

[@Ahn-mu3db]

@@luciem4562 depends on the state I guess bc in NY you need to have a certificate

[@luciem4562]

@@Ahn-mu3db This was in Oregon.

[@jmconant]

@@luciem4562 do you like it? The hospital I work at doesn’t require experience either. I was thinking about applying.

[@TimTim__]

@@luciem4562Hi.. I stumbled upon your other comments in CLS related videos. How did you find SPT; rigorous work or easy?

[@gordanajovanovski1108]

No gloves??

[@adamwilliams3862]

I’m just curious....if the products are clean & sterilized then you inspect them with your hands afterwards(without gloves)....isn’t that breaking sterility?

[@MaryGreeley]

The tools are cleaned, inspected, then sterilized after that.

[@desireedarland1536]

They are cleaned and disinfected, assembled, and then sterilized

[@popcornplaya83ify]

Can somebody give me there honest opinion on this position I stay in California and I'm seriously thinking about getting into this field but I heard it's hard and getting your foot in the door..some advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

[@villainous1142]

Do you guys clean bed pans?

[@darcieh]

The majority of sterile processing instruments/devices come from the OR

[@xxibgdxx3089]

How do we no what department the instruments go back to like obviously we no surgical tools is OR but like do we need to label on it abdominal tools etc

[@charilynyoshida-bp9vx]

where to dispose the biological indicator? tnx

[@mandys400]

No drying cabinet?

[@centralsterilesupplydepart9580]

Very nice video because cssd is the heart of hospital its a barrier of microorganisms

[@ahmedabrarvlogs3737]

Hey Guys I am making my mind to come in this department as a fresher. Please suggest

[@centralsterilesupplydepart9580]

Very nice and informating video

[@ahmedabrarvlogs3737]

Hey guys I am new to this world of sterile processing. Can someone help me to get the information about the CRCST program

[@amberwilliams1571]

Do you have to go to school for this

[@jioman33]

Yes. It's a certification

[@brixtonasher]

No not if you work for Va Hospital.

[@statevlog2106]

Sir I want join cssd certificate class which country best for this

[@Lisa-ce8ky]

So it's ok for the staff to touch used instruments with their bare hands?

[@Cocoakisses326]

Same thing I am thinking

[@mohamedhisham9991]

How can i apply for cssd job in usa

[@janedo6815]

My local community college offers a sterile processing tech program. I don't understand why there's a class for it.. Looks like an assembly line and anyone can do it. Just train side by side for a couple of weeks with a colleague..

[@KC-py5vq]

That’s what I thought as well, it really isn’t hard and there are spots that are available that don’t require certification but it’s very rare nowadays

[@keimiguijosa5546]

Is ur program competitive ???

[@TheArmedNurse]

Basically, anything in the medical field requires certification nowadays. My boyfriend's sister works as a CNA and she said all she does all day is wipe butts and clean beds, yet she had to take a $1200 course and become licensed with the state, PLUS maintain her certification with CEUs to keep it active. I think the reason why everyone in the healthcare system has a certification is due to how litigious this country is. Certifications are there to protect the employer more than anything.

[@talayac2566]

Looks easy enough, I’m trying to start classes

[@drivendisciple8014]

Meeee too

[@Knoe-lp2wl]

Definitely not easy. There’s a reason why there is good pay

[@ThuyPham-gf3ez]

very good. Summed up in 4 min

[@allenbriananakin6801]

@thuy Pham, I hope your pretty good dear?

[@brendawright8161]

Great video.Thanks

[@bar8665]

Like being a dish washer. I hate doing dishes so think this would not be good for me.

[@janicereed5002]

Matthew, You have the mindset of many years ago. An SPD Technician is not a dishwasher. The instrumentation they have to deal with today is higher technological advanced and their are many steps to cleaning some of these instruments. This includes meticulous, detailed scientific steps that the video you watched did not show. And a Sterile processing technician does not just clean the instruments, they must inspect the instruments for cleanliness, functionality prior to assembling trays by (count sheets) or recipe list that are usually generated by an automated tracking system. They then have to containerize them or wrap the trays then sterilize them according to manufacture guidelines. Then they get to pick case carts by a generated picklist that have all of the supplies for the surgical procedures and surgical instrument trays. Today in most medical facilities Sterile processing technicians must study, pass and pass course and then go through 400 hours of hands on work and take a certification test prior to being hired in for a Sterile Processing position. Just wanted to help you understand their are many facets to being a Sterile Processing Technician. For the right person it can be a very rewarding career. But not for someone who views it as just being a dishwasher !!!

[@olakedemude7471]

@@janicereed5002 even Spl dish washer for Mech for Lap Instruments

[@olakedemude7471]

No Body Invite You work dis Job

[@Silkyslim23]

Bitch.....your reply is too fucking

[@L0rdjaggi]

Probably one of those scrub techs trolling 😤

[@olakedemude7471]

Knw days Spl dish Washer Meh for Lap Instruments , and Packing Cover ( wid Indikator not Gut )

[@Maliphresh]

Wow they was dressed for the pandemic even then

[@TheVeek192]

They "were." They was?

[@user-mb4ig1bq5p]

@@TheVeek192 they is dressed for the pandemic even then!

[@nopenever6214]

@@user-mb4ig1bq5p 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

This is the norm for that type of environment regardless of the pandemic.

[@LOWLOWS18]

Great job. Just sucks that they underpay us

[@cocogirl889]

How much do you get paid hourly if i may ask?

[@LOWLOWS18]

@@cocogirl889 I work in NYC and I'm in the union. With my evening diff I'm making $25.65 per hour

[@SavinelliMike]

Almost half that in the UK.

[@michaeljaeschke1649]

Damn I'm at 16....

[@paulabarnes233]

It all depends on what state you in and what clinics you work in like with over time you could be making 100k a year on some positions💸

[@JD-kf2ki]

As long as HIV killed, I am fine with these. 😄

[@iamsmakessee1870]

!! Waoo !!

[@markfrancis15]

Lol who the hell wears there beard cover like that

[@pinkbunnyslippers5673]

These videos drive me batty. Blatant issues that are shared to the world as if their process is the gospel. Your leadership lacks the basic knowledge of medical device reprocessing.