Picking Cases For Surgeries In SPD

Another highly requested video of how case cart picking is done is sterile processing

[@gilandrew2655]

I've been working in SPD for almost two years now. I've had my share of ups and downs working in this field, but overall it's been a rewarding. The facilities that I have worked at so far I haven't been tasked with pulling case carts. It's been left to the scrubs to do that. Very interesting to watch and see what scrubs normally do where I work at. Thanks for sharing.

[@2thang2]

That’s true. There’s some hospitals where SPD won’t pick cases, that would be the surgical techs job to do that.

[@jovalentdomingo5679]

I've done stacking case carts as well and I enjoyed it. Learned alot. I also cross trained as a coretech in OR and Same day Surgery.

[@DanielJohnson-rb7lp]

very interesting to see! I am currently taking a Medical Device reprocessing course. Thank you for your video!

[@gloriarobinson6820]

I'm going into this field I'm glad I found your channel

[@2thang2]

Sounds exciting! Hope my videos help out

[@gloriarobinson6820]

@@2thang2 yesss very detailed and easy to understand..thank you for your knowledge

[@jaydenmercier4710]

I commented on one of ur videos a while back, ive been working as a CST for a while now, im reaching the end of my first 6 months, and prepping to take the certification test. lowkey excited. just thought id update you if you remembered me that is lol. thanks again for the tips 😎

[@SnowHermit89]

I'm excited to get into this field. I'm in my last round of courses before I apply for a placement. It's kind of scary going into the field as all my courses have been online and I'm a hands-on learner and can only memorize so much from a book. I hope placement will help with that.

[@2thang2]

You did your whole class online? Wow I’ve never heard that one before lol. I’m also a hands on learner. Yeah the book from actually doing the work is so much different in the field believe me. You’ll do fine tho, just listen to whoever is training you and if they’re doing it completely different from the book, do NOT correct them. They’re OG techs and have been there for years, they may do things differently, but essentially it’s all the same thing, as long as the work is getting done that’s all that matters lol. Good luck!

[@Michael-tq7uq]

I love your videos You deserve a like I hope this like enjoys 😉

[@sashaloraine]

Thanks for the studying material for my exam

[@2thang2]

No problem. Glad to help 😊

[@user-bw7zu7dh1p]

Please show us the difference between blood stained from rust in the instruments.tnx

[@Katina1409]

Great video thank you

[@elviraquirozfernandez3767]

Heyyy did u go to svsti for the Sterile Tech in Milpitas program a few years ago? I tried it but I am doing the sterile processing program first now… like your videos very informative!!! Thank you!!!

[@2thang2]

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

[@scardenas9512]

Can you please malke a video of the different type of sterilization trays and manufacturer

[@scardenas9512]

Cool videos

[@marn2102]

Question, what are the options for work schedule for this job? Do you have to work all weekends? Is it realistic to be able to earn more than 20 an hour after some experience?

[@2thang2]

No, your not mandated to work the weekends. It really depends on the schedule that you accept. If you accept a job where your hours and days say “varied” that yes you are. But if you are a Monday through friday 7am-3:30pm then no they cannot force to to work per contract. Yes it is possible to earn more than 20 an hour with some experience, well at least here in California.

[@jdog804]

how much does this job pay per hour? Currently I make $16 hour to pull cases (soft supplies only) yea i know, weird but I also order all supplies for my department which I find...odd too. I believe the hospital is rearranging so that the sterile techs pull all the cases and supply chain deals with supply ordering. Oh my point is $16/hour seems low..right? for pulling cases and ordering surgical supplies : /

[@2thang2]

Depends on the state where you are at. In San Francisco it ranges about $35 to $45 an hour. How many years you have on experience also factors in your pay. I’ve personally never heard of $16 an hour for sterile processing that’s crazy 😮

[@julianflores4475]

Yo man how do u record the hands free videos? Thank you for the hard work💯

[@2thang2]

I use my smart glasses to record videos. It has a camera, that’s how I’m able to record hands free

[@julianflores4475]

@@2thang2I’ve been searching for a good pair, I was looking at the Ray-Ban ones but they only record in 60 second intervals. What pair do you use ?

[@julianflores4475]

⁠@@2thang2which smart glasses do you use? I’ve been struggling to find a good pair.

[@dthao227]

What' the heaviest thing you have to carry/lift doing this job?

[@2thang2]

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

[@johvannidesouza454]

nice work, how much do you make an hour at ur hospital?

[@2thang2]

@@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

[@LEOKING23]

Are you making more videos

[@2thang2]

I haven’t had any time to make videos, I’ve been so busy lately

[@LEOKING23]

@@2thang2 I bet,…watching your videos make me hype about getting in the field

[@2thang2]

@@LEOKING23 I’m glad you enjoyed my videos. Are you currently in school for it?

[@LEOKING23]

@@2thang2 i just have to take my test

[@2thang2]

@@LEOKING23 You’ll pass it forsure, majority of the exam is common sense questions. Good luck!

[@monet495]

I need ask u question 🙋‍♀️ ?

[@tce6363]

Hiya! What shoes do you recommend for this job? Thanks. :)

[@2thang2]

Probably best if you wear nonslip shoes especially when you’re in the decontamination room lol. It can get really slippery at times

[@lucasf.5763]

Hello, I was watching some videos about this work. I work in the same area but in another country, I would like to know what are the requirements to work in this profession in your country.

[@2thang2]

One main requirement is that you need to be certified because majority of hospitals will check for that. Other requirements can include either a minimum of 6 months or one year of experience working in a hospital, you need to be knowledgeable of the instruments as well.

[@jordancampos3639]

hey is the entrance exam for contra costa college hard? is there a way to study for it?

[@2thang2]

Are you talking about the wonderlic test?

[@jordancampos3639]

yeah@@2thang2

[@jordancampos3639]

yeah@@2thang2

[@jordancampos3639]

Yeah @2thang2

[@2thang2]

@@jordancampos3639 well from personal experience it was challenging for me because it involves critical thinking fast paced. They give you 12 minutes to complete 50 questions. All mixed of math, english and they give you scenarios for you to solve, of course you don’t have to complete all 50 just do the best you can. I would definitely recommend to study it which you can find free practice test online. Hope this information helps

[@amelsimon1729]

Hello sir I from India. Iam a sterile processing Technician and I have 3 year experience in this field. I want to be work in United States. What are the requirements for applying this job??

[@2thang2]

You need to have a minimum of one year experience working in a hospital (which you already have) and you need to be certified

[@saywhatttt2780]

what are your hours you work?

[@2thang2]

Morning shift

[@MyBiblicalRomance]

I been thinking of getting into this , also do u need o be vaccinated for this job

[@2thang2]

Yes you need to be vaccinated as well as the COVID vaccine and booster shots

[@hidfigfig2564]

@@2thang2 Why do you need the boosters? what state is this?

[@2thang2]

@@hidfigfig2564 it’s part of the requirements now, well at least here in San Francisco, CA

[@hidfigfig2564]

@@2thang2 aww man hope that's not everywhere, I def don't want any more shots

[@2thang2]

@@hidfigfig2564 some hospitals lifted the mask mandate so now it’s not a requirement to wear a mask anymore. I heard that they might get rid of the booster shots as well, not entirely sure though

[@wagabagabobo-zg9ft]

why is it your least favorite part? seems chill to me lol

[@2thang2]

Because it can be time consuming picking all those cases especially when there are “emergency add on” cases where it needs to be prioritized over the scheduled cases. I just rather be in decon lol