Sterile Processing Technician SALARY! How much do

[@dpaper7962]

In Baltimore, MD with 8 years experience cheap o $24 and some change. DMV area $30 and some change with 8 years experience just ridiculous when I can work at Chick Fila A for $18 no experience. Travel contracts I accept no less than $1,700/week in the hotter months and $1,500/week in the colder months since that's when contracts are cheaper. Living and rental car I budget at $6,000/13 week contract. O and I do plenty of over time to get my weekly checks over $2,000/week

[@thesterileguy]

Smart, good work! Get that money you definitely deserve.

[@nelly928478]

I really appreciate this video content. I ordered the manual and workbook, and it's set to come today, and I'm so excited! I've always given thought to a career in healthcare but, wasn't sure which sector.

[@thesterileguy]

Awesome, glad to have you join the field!

[@RobertThomas-vr2qn]

Thanks for your info videos. I graduated 2weeks ago and i go for my certification test in two weeks. Im not a good test taker so i pray it goes well

[@thesterileguy]

Good luck my friend! Have you checked out this video about studying yet? m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/harUk4ltZ9OtmK8

[@TannerDuran]

Honestly, as long as i can start at $18+ an hour i would be happy. That is what I am making at my current sales job (with commissions on top) so as long as i could match my current hourly and not have to work sales- i would be happy to work up from there. The way i look at it in my case, if I can save up to spend a couple thousand on a computer, camera equipment, and other toys- why can’t i do the same to get spt certified. If it ends up being my forever career great! If not, I still won’t regret it, because 3-6 months of my life isn’t much and I can still enjoy the job and use it to get set up financially. A win regardless for me imo.

[@justtracy7175]

Great information 👍🏾For Any professional out here , As long as the cost of living increases we will never catch up👍🏾

[@thesterileguy]

It sure feels that way! I was hoping this recession would drive down some housing prices/rental prices, we shall see.

[@betstheanimator6843]

Depends on the hospital you’re working for. In Washington state starting the minimum $23

[@tracywilson5732]

I'm interestedl in looking in to this field , just started looking in to it! I'm in Washington state

[@RatfromNadeaust]

I'm currently in Los Angeles. Will soon apply for a school on Sterile tech. In this area most hospitals want that school certification and those 400 hours volunteer work. I've seen in other states there's no need for experience to hire you but I get it it's less competition. After having multiple surgeries of my own I finally found out what I wanted to do to make a difference and give back. I'll gain my experience here and leave to AZ. California is just a dump. Thanks for your information.

[@thesterileguy]

Excellent points about the competition piece. Thanks for joining the team and welcome to the field my friend!

[@justtracy7175]

In most states some hospitals will hire candidates without a certification & experience. If a inexperienced candidate gets hire they should take advantage of the training and determine if the career is for them.

[@WizardsPath-if5oq]

@@thesterileguy Is it easy to get fired as a sterile processor?

[@thesterileguy]

@@WizardsPath-if5oq That really depends on the organization you work for and your personal conduct. Most hospitals have a pretty good HR policy on discipline, and as long as you aren't blatantly negligent, you should have some levels of discipline before firing is necessary. Some facilities also have unions which bring more protection against unnecessary fires. I wouldn't say it's "easy" to get fired, but it's definitely possible if you aren't following the rules and practicing safe patient care.

[@icecold8974]

My hospital starts at $29/hr a lot of tech are making $30-35/hr

[@thesterileguy]

Those are great wages, where you located?

[@icecold8974]

@@thesterileguy San Diego

[@jakejennings5152]

@@icecold8974not that great when you factor a home in San Diego! If you could live in Mexico near the border on that though…. Might be worth it!

[@icecold8974]

@@jakejennings5152 I live in north San Diego county, I just got into SPD starting at $34. Honestly it’s way more that I come $9/hr more than where I come from and so it’s fine. I live within my means and have a wife who’s a nurse. By yourself much harder but as a team it’s not that bad.

[@dannykim7105]

Thank you for the info! I started my job as an spd two months ago and loving it so far.

[@thesterileguy]

You’re welcome, and congrats!

[@billygoat573]

how much they paying you to start off?

[@dannykim7105]

@billygoat573 20.91 but i get 22.91 because of shift differential

[@-MakeItGood-]

Hey did you need to get the 400 hours? And how did you get them?

[@dannykim7105]

@@-MakeItGood- no i didnt. I took the cspdt exam instead of the crcst (hspa). In order to take that one; you dont need 400 hours of hands on experience

[@bonsaiman75]

I’ve been in SPD for 20 years and we have been fighting for better pay. I am at $17.77 and I’m ready to get out. The Union hasn’t helped and the hospital will not budge much with the union.

[@thesterileguy]

$17.77 after 20 years???? There’s gotta be way more to this. Can you share where you work? Was all 20 years consecutive in SPD? Same department and hospital? What was your starting wage 20 years ago?

[@arnoldgutierrez305]

What state is this? California Kaiser starts at $25

[@bonsaiman75]

20 years in SPD. Starting wage just went up from $14.00 to $14.95. I was at $17.04 for the last three years I think. I think I started at $12.00 twenty years ago but I don’t know for sure. Other departments that were around the same pay back then are now way above our pay. The last 7 people we have hired quit for higher paying jobs and we have two travel techs at the moment.

[@bonsaiman75]

I am in Northern Michigan working for MyMichigan who is one of the larger network companies in the state. And they keep expanding.

[@thesterileguy]

@@bonsaiman75 That's really unfortunate they have not increased the wages for you all. How engaged are the SPD Techs in the union? The unions get paid no matter what, so if you don't MAKE them work for you they won't. You have to be involved and push for what you want/need. I would suggest some of your SPD Techs get on the union leads and even get involved during negotiations.

[@communitysolutionspro1520]

I saw a position in Sacramento from $35 an hour starting rent is actually affordable there and its an hour away from San Francisco. Los Angeles starts at $17-21 with much higher rents but i do see per diem shifts from $30 -40 an hour.

[@Melanie-my6qi]

Great talking points!

[@dsargent669]

$23 central coast cal. doing 24 day a month.

[@Ww8.3]

Nothing makes an institution realize the importance of this job faster than a catastrophic steam failure

[@thesterileguy]

For sure! Once money making surgeries can’t be performed all of a sudden SPD exists and is important for a quick 15 minutes, lol.

[@karenhislop6477]

Have experienced this myself and theatre staff did not bat an eyelid, they simply don't understand the process, they just want their equipment yesterday! 😆

[@randiraquel2191]

In Michigan, even at one of the biggest hospitals , even with a certification, its only 19. Grand rapids Michigan

[@thesterileguy]

Yikes! How is cost of living there?

[@randiraquel2191]

We all think it's pretty high but I guess not compared to some places. But online it says michigan average pay is like 25 an hour for this. Not true. It sucks. We do get a 5000 sign on bonus tho.

[@TikNervio]

Keyword: Unions ✊

[@thesterileguy]

Word!

[@CharmingChowder]

Hello, I am thinking about moving to Florida and I am interested in doing this course. I have a business management degree and thinking about doing this course. Would that be a good idea? I am from Canada btw.

[@thesterileguy]

This is a great career path so I would always recommend it if this field interests you.

[@CharmingChowder]

@@thesterileguy thank you!

[@lilymitman]

I’m starting school for this, but I’m kind of discouraged by this. I thought we could make more if you get a certification?

[@thesterileguy]

Sorry for the discouragement. It really depends on your geographical location so I would check into that to see how it will work for you.

[@lilymitman]

@@thesterileguy im currently in Texas,I was thinking about doing it traveling! I’m assuming by your name you’ve done it a while? If so how do you like it so far??

[@thesterileguy]

I truly love the field and think Sterile Processing is a great and rewarding career. Travelers do seem to have a lot more fun and make quite a bit more money, so that would definitely be a solid route. You might need experience first so maybe a short stent at a local hospital and then apply for traveling. @@lilymitman

[@IDMtv]

I was thinking of going to school for this also..I’m in California but watching these videos seems discouraging

[@heatherutsey3244]

Start pay in Michigan hospital 1550

[@thesterileguy]

Ouch! How is cost of living in that location?

[@avres13]

Corewell Health in west Michigan is $16.20 day shifts and $17.20 for 2nd & 3rd

[@jaredtait2955]

If you can come to Michigan Medicine Heath they’re union and start around $22

[@Purpleangel7]

I’m in New Jersey and New York City area still looking for internships in hospitals to complete my 400 hrs , have any recommendations

[@thesterileguy]

What attempts have you made to contact the Mgrs/Supervisors directly for each facility?

[@AshantaHawkins]

I'm In Florida Just Tell Me I Have No Experience!

[@thesterileguy]

You have no experience. 😂 But seriously, I’m not understanding what you’re asking.

[@karenhislop6477]

Im in new zealand 5 years experience and qualifications im on $32 nzd

[@ThatBlueS15]

Hey there what qualifications did you do , I’m currently doing the cert was wondering if I need to do the level 5 aswell for these sorts of pay rates at the end of it also are you in a private hospital and north or South Island

[@karenhislop6477]

Hi, im bout to complete level 4 sterilisation certification, generally level 5 is for team leaders or management level. Although in saying that have discovered some of our course content is extremely indept and unnecessary for our level. I'm in private hospital in north Island but our wages are slightly below DHB rates, which is interesting. We also receive other perks , such as morning and afternoon tea, and fully funded health insurance so lucky us. My pay rate won't change once I'm qualified, but I'm happy with where I'm at.

[@mohamedhisham9991]

Any vaccency

[@thesterileguy]

Yes, there are job openings for SPD Techs everywhere.

[@sauceygems]

Is this a job you can work a lot of overtime or no?

[@thesterileguy]

Depends on the location, but usually overtime is plentiful.

[@sauceygems]

@@thesterileguy thanks for the fast reply. So if I wanted to pretty much work 12 hrs/6days a week i should be able to in most places?

[@hecv448]

Do they expect you to do trays quickly ?

[@thesterileguy]

Oh just about anywhere you work they expect trays to be processed quickly, and that’s OR staff and leadership usually.

[@johnamaya2641]

Nyc 27hr

[@johnamaya2641]

Alot of overtime

[@Brittanskylan]

Yeah no Philly pay good

[@thesterileguy]

Good to know

[@jakejennings5152]

How many hours are they working to make six figures though?

[@thesterileguy]

If you do your contracts right, just standard full time with maybe some periodic overtime. But like I said in the video, you may have to endure some crappy places to work as a traveler. Or you could take slightly better contracts and do more overtime. Just depends on how you decide to pursue it. Other thing I said in the video is that money isn’t everything. You can end up pretty miserable chasing such high pay.