Kudos to you. You are going through the process as simple as possible. I’ve been teaching in SPD for 7 years. You may want to look into teaching. It can be really rewarding to your career. It has been for me working at #1 orthopedic facility in the US and recently in the world. NYC.
You really think so? Coincidentally there a job opening for a sterile processing technician teacher at the school I attended to. I’m thinking about applying but I don’t know if I have what it takes
I recently came into the field a year ago. However after a horrendous experience at a major hospital, that included extreme harassment. I am considering not staying in this field. I was promised that I would be trained and the absolute opposite occurred. An emotional train was ran on me regularly at work and that is not something that I believe should happen in the workplace. As a teacher in this field, what would you suggest is the best way for people to get accurate, concise and caring training?
Not going to lie to you, all the hospitals I’ve worked at explained to me that we cannot wear gloves on the clean side, however those same hospitals that told me we can’t wear gloves. Also, let us wear gloves. I wear gloves because I have trust issues on whoever is working in decon and also because I’m a huge germaphobe lol. At the same time, though there is nothing in the contract that says we CANNOT wear gloves on the clean side, we do however need to have the appropriate PPE (gloves) when we’re handling BI’s, controls, and cassetes (for the sterrad machine). Hope this information helps
According to the book, no!! Clean instruments are supposed to be handled with no gloves on, but some people choose to don some gloves which is ok I guess.
@@doreenbobda6531 you are correct. The assembly side is considered the “clean side” so you shouldn’t wear gloves. However Instruments coming out of the washer should not automatically be considered “clean”. We need to inspect it, hence “clean side/assembly”. When I encounter a dirty instrument i put it back in the set and give it back to whoever is in decon. Immediately remove my gloves and wear new ones. I do it so i don’t come in direct contact with the patients blood.
Sometimes it happens. Just go to SPM and type what the actual instrument is and create your own custom label. If nothing shows up then that means the instrument is not registered into SPM and you would have to get your manager to do that or someone who has access to that
I personally think it’s easy, I think when people see a big pile of instruments, all stacked together they get discouraged to do it, because it seems like a lot of work for them.
But I don’t understand why you use so many indicators, after I know that each institution and countries have their protocol... here in Switzerland have used only one class 5 indicator per cycle. Moreover, I don’t know if you noticed that on the steriking packaging, the film of the closure sticker contains two class 1 indicators for steam and EO.
That’s true however each facility is different and it also depends on the hospital’s policy. The OR wants at least 2 indicators in their sets over here where i work at
Hi! SPD student here. Thank you for making these helpful videos! I hope I can meet someone like you that can mentor me without being annoyed to newbies😅
I’m glad you enjoyed watching my videos! That’s true that some people don’t like to train new techs. I personally dont have a problem with training new techs! 😊
Random question, but how did the admissions process go for CCMCC? Was planning to apply for their Daytime classes this October. How long would the admissions process take? And are you competing for spots in the program with the entrance exam?
Jett Calicdan the admissions process is pretty smooth. My best friend just got into the sterile processing tech program and less than 2 weeks he already starts school. You have to do an entrance exam but it’s mostly common sense questions. And as for the externship, yes it’s impacted due to the COVID-19. My other friend finish school just before the lockdown and their externship was put on “hold” ever since. He still hasn’t done his externship yet and it’s already been 6 months now, still nothing. I think it’s online classes now which is not the same as learning in person
Usually with peel packs there is a little QR code on the actual instrument that we use to scan and it prints out a label, with that we automatically know it’s a peel pack. Often times instruments dont have that, at that point the surgical techs will come into the department and will let us know specifically which instrument is a peel pack
@@franciscotorres4381if it doesn't belong in the tray set then it's extra which you put it back in it's home location otherwise check the instrument sterile PAR if it's needed. Not all hospitals had QR scans on their instruments, lol.
Tom Back in the day yes. But now every facility is requiring the sterile processing certification. You can take the exam with IAHCSMM for $120. You do have to make an appointment with them
I got hired on without being certified came from housekeeping worked in housekeeping for 3 years sometimes hospitals prefer you have some type of hospital experience I had to get certified before one year
@@2thang2 where can I take the exam for the board exam I took the classes already but I want to see if I can take it instead of waiting for the next schedule I'm in Chicago
Kudos to you. You are going through the process as simple as possible. I’ve been teaching in SPD for 7 years. You may want to look into teaching. It can be really rewarding to your career. It has been for me working at #1 orthopedic facility in the US and recently in the world. NYC.
You really think so? Coincidentally there a job opening for a sterile processing technician teacher at the school I attended to. I’m thinking about applying but I don’t know if I have what it takes
I recently came into the field a year ago. However after a horrendous experience at a major hospital, that included extreme harassment. I am considering not staying in this field. I was promised that I would be trained and the absolute opposite occurred. An emotional train was ran on me regularly at work and that is not something that I believe should happen in the workplace. As a teacher in this field, what would you suggest is the best way for people to get accurate, concise and caring training?
Should clean instruments still be handled with gloves in the clean/prep and pack area? This has been an ongoing debate where I work at.
Not going to lie to you, all the hospitals I’ve worked at explained to me that we cannot wear gloves on the clean side, however those same hospitals that told me we can’t wear gloves. Also, let us wear gloves. I wear gloves because I have trust issues on whoever is working in decon and also because I’m a huge germaphobe lol. At the same time, though there is nothing in the contract that says we CANNOT wear gloves on the clean side, we do however need to have the appropriate PPE (gloves) when we’re handling BI’s, controls, and cassetes (for the sterrad machine). Hope this information helps
According to the book, no!! Clean instruments are supposed to be handled with no gloves on, but some people choose to don some gloves which is ok I guess.
@@doreenbobda6531 you are correct. The assembly side is considered the “clean side” so you shouldn’t wear gloves. However Instruments coming out of the washer should not automatically be considered “clean”. We need to inspect it, hence “clean side/assembly”. When I encounter a dirty instrument i put it back in the set and give it back to whoever is in decon. Immediately remove my gloves and wear new ones. I do it so i don’t come in direct contact with the patients blood.
another random question, how did you buy your tesla?
I bought it online on tesla’s website. Why? Are you interested in buying one?
@@2thang2 yes
@@kiyosaffirmations I definitely recommend buying one. It’s the best purchase I ever made, 3 of my coworkers already bought one because of me lol
Do you have to learn math or anything with math related to be a central processing tech
No there’s no math requirement for this job
What do I do if the key dot doesn’t scan for some reason?
Sometimes it happens. Just go to SPM and type what the actual instrument is and create your own custom label. If nothing shows up then that means the instrument is not registered into SPM and you would have to get your manager to do that or someone who has access to that
I can't see your hand one moving, Please you should use both hands your camera onto table!!!📹📹📹📹... please respect all!! Thanks
Next video will be hands free, thanks for watching!
I really appreciate these videos! Please continue to upload more!
More videos coming soon!
I was actually surprised when you said no one wants to do peel packs. That looks fun to do.
I personally think it’s easy, I think when people see a big pile of instruments, all stacked together they get discouraged to do it, because it seems like a lot of work for them.
You make this looks so easy…..thank you.
Anyone else think about mushrooms
Do all the instruments have bar codes to scan or just the peel and pack instruments?
Not all instruments, just the peel pack ones
Can a 2 lb mallet be peel pack in a peel pack pouch?
No, the mallet should be wrapped. Peel packing a mallet would be too heavy for the package itself
Thank you ❤️ pls keep your videos coming, I am learning a lot 😊
Thank you! I’m glad my videos help you out
But I don’t understand why you use so many indicators, after I know that each institution and countries have their protocol... here in Switzerland have used only one class 5 indicator per cycle. Moreover, I don’t know if you noticed that on the steriking packaging, the film of the closure sticker contains two class 1 indicators for steam and EO.
That’s true however each facility is different and it also depends on the hospital’s policy. The OR wants at least 2 indicators in their sets over here where i work at
Thanks for showing us this!!!🙂
Quietstorm7 you’re welcome 😊
Hi! SPD student here. Thank you for making these helpful videos! I hope I can meet someone like you that can mentor me without being annoyed to newbies😅
I’m glad you enjoyed watching my videos! That’s true that some people don’t like to train new techs. I personally dont have a problem with training new techs! 😊
@@2thang2 You’re awesome 🙌
Nice equipment in your department.
Thanks a lot. If you had a GoPro ( camera) that would be great.
I was thinking of getting one! For future videos
Does the peel pack have to have a load sticker on it?
Yes they do. So the OR and SPD knows which load it came from in the event there is a recall
Random question, but how did the admissions process go for CCMCC? Was planning to apply for their Daytime classes this October. How long would the admissions process take? And are you competing for spots in the program with the entrance exam?
Additionally are externship hours affected in any way due to covid?
Jett Calicdan the admissions process is pretty smooth. My best friend just got into the sterile processing tech program and less than 2 weeks he already starts school. You have to do an entrance exam but it’s mostly common sense questions. And as for the externship, yes it’s impacted due to the COVID-19. My other friend finish school just before the lockdown and their externship was put on “hold” ever since. He still hasn’t done his externship yet and it’s already been 6 months now, still nothing. I think it’s online classes now which is not the same as learning in person
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Thanks brotha!
No double peel packing?
Not in this hospital. Other hospitals like kaiser do double peel packing
How do you know when it's a peel pack
Usually with peel packs there is a little QR code on the actual instrument that we use to scan and it prints out a label, with that we automatically know it’s a peel pack. Often times instruments dont have that, at that point the surgical techs will come into the department and will let us know specifically which instrument is a peel pack
Thanks I appreciate the Feed back
@@franciscotorres4381if it doesn't belong in the tray set then it's extra which you put it back in it's home location otherwise check the instrument sterile PAR if it's needed. Not all hospitals had QR scans on their instruments, lol.
Hi Thang
THIRDY hey what’s up?
Is it possible to land this job with just a high school diploma and a bls certificate?
Tom Back in the day yes. But now every facility is requiring the sterile processing certification. You can take the exam with IAHCSMM for $120. You do have to make an appointment with them
@@2thang2 Thanks for replying, man! Is this job really labor intensive?
Tom depends on the hospital but it can be from time to time but it’s not so bad in my opinion.
I got hired on without being certified came from housekeeping worked in housekeeping for 3 years sometimes hospitals prefer you have some type of hospital experience I had to get certified before one year
@@2thang2 where can I take the exam for the board exam I took the classes already but I want to see if I can take it instead of waiting for the next schedule I'm in Chicago
What made you go into this field?
The job description sounded interesting so I decided to give it a shot and ended up liking it
@@2thang2
Nice! similar story I just applied for the program a few days. Thank you for the response.
@@chamandhaliwal104 no problem. I’ll be posting more videos soon!
you need to inspect the speculum area that touches the patient.
Thank you for these videos
No problem. Hope my videos help you out!