I am a Sterile Processing Tech, and I know your struggle. Im a hard worker and like to keep busy, but it does get annoying when u walk into a mess and it takes an hour to clean up and be able to start your own work. But I love my job, it's very rewarding.
Rebecca Garton no job should be like that. I know when i leave its spotless clean id expect the same respect. If its going on where you work i would adress it. Or have me come in and adress it for you hahah
Charles, you are the man! Your dept is tiny, I don't even know how you can hold a thought in there. all that work alone! Madd respect too you man. I known what its all about and what you accomplish is amazing. hope your boss appreciates you, not to mention OR calling you from upstairs needing stuff. Do a video on organization cause that's your shit right there.
Thank you for that. I get night and day responses. Some people really hate me. Ive had one teacher say he uses this as a tool.to teach his students on what not to do. Sad for him. The industry is tough enough im just a positive voice in making it a better life for us hard workers
i love a department like this, its alot but working solo is stressful but I love it...(lot of ostetomes)...im in a candy... what he talking about is how people work in a cspd department. I let people know from the jump, i dont rush for no one, i maybe worst than Charles. It takes time, do it right the first time to prevent ANY issues...
Patient safety verses production (processing) is a huge issue where I’m at. I just started and I’m new to this field, but even after only 60 days on the job they are expecting me to process/inspect trays faster. Even when I’m in decon, they are expecting me to speed up, I mean I know efficiency and speed is an expectation but I’m still learning and trying to understand all 100 millions things I have to keep in mind. It is overwhelming.
Osteotome, curettes, system 8, midas rex etc. Are the easiest. I feel you bro. Some People are just lazy. You do what you can. All we can do is prioritize.
I am a surg tech that has helped in central processing i have much respect for your job. Its a lot and you should get paid a hell of a lot more. The Documenting is insane.
It can be very hard to organize with not so many workers and so many instruments and what doesnt help when you have a busy day with lazy slow workers which can leave you in a situstion like he's in....hes a good worker and fast! Just by the comparison of loads thats been done
I feel you, brother!! I mean, I love my job, but it’s blatantly obvious when you are stuck following co-workers who take no pride in their work , or could care less about the burden they leave behind you!! I am finally doing something I love, but I love it a little less every day because of some bad apples in the bunch. I hope things get better got you!!
I understand , the shift leaders need to be held responsible when work on there shift is not done. Some become friends and refuse to make there workers do there job. It needs to stop. this is a job not a social event or a time to slack. Thank you for commitment on making sure that things were done in the correct matter.We need more people in our field such as yourself. Thanks
heres the thing tho , when you work the night shift , you dont have scrub techs and or nurses coming down asking for things as there are no surgeries going on usually overnight. so you can focus on your workload. Where as during day shift they are dealing with alot of techs and nurses asking for things ...just saying.
I understand😑 Thank God for SPD!!!!! You are an asset to the hospital ESPECIALLY THE OPERATING ROOM!!!! Thanks a bunch for EVERYTHING you do!!!!! I just retired... OR Nurse for over 41 years.
I had that same problem i came from dietary and was so confuse and wanted to give up but im not a quitter lol... Now 3 years later you cant tell me nothing...ill do 30 or 40 trays a day..the more you do it the more youll here it and it'll just become easy...also my trainer was really good lol she named the instruments in a weird way as if they were people but it helped me out ALOT and im one of the best workers
Yea they deserve as much as scrub techs honestly . But stick it out its a very rewarding position message me with anything you can even contact me directly if you need help. Ive loved my career in this area
@@bostongeorge1000 Thank you so much! I appreciate it! I actually just passed provincial crcst on april 3, 2024. But I need to start looking for a surgery center or hospital to do my 400 hours.
Much respect to you for taking on other people's work, ut bro i'm sorry but i would've put all the stuff they "didn't do" together and tagged a note onto it about being respectful of other people or i would've spoken to my boss. i cannot work well in an environment where my coworkers find it appropriate to leave their work for someone else... that's BS Kudos to you for putting up with it. Hope that things have gotten better since then!
I am planning to take sterile processing tech. Is it worth the pay? What school i can go at L.A County CA any recommendation?. They said its hard to get a job if u have no experience. Any advise pls. Thank u
At my location we created a solution from the wraps always coming back with holes in our Stryker system 3's, 4's, 6's & 7's we placed em ALL into Genesis containers & tossed all the original containers away that we use to wrap em in.
The struggle is real, I hear ya on any given shift. On a week day a capacity of 80 people during the day and only 3 people on a graveyard shift (my shift). If all mechanical equipment is functional on a shift then we are blessed which is a very rare occasion. Walk in to a shitstorm every night, but we do what is possible. Though what we pull through on a shift after all the bitching and cussing out people, they walk in like we had an easy night wrapping osteotomes haha. We just kick in to beast mode and props to my team......if I hear osteotomes again I would cuss out that mofo too lmao. Love what you're doing, awesome stuff and keep on with what you do :D
HARD WORKING GUY. SEEM DEDICATED, AND YOU ARE LISTENING TO CLAPTON IN THE BACKGROUND. PLEASE STOP TALKING WITH Y OUR NEGRO SOUTHERN ACCENT, YOU'RE WHITE -OR SO IT APPEARS. SOUND PROFESSIONAL . THANKS . KEEP ON TRUCKIN.
I just started my certification course for sterile tech last week. I hope I don't end up on 3rd shift lol. Good video though, it's nice to see the reality of the job instead of the ones that make it seem like everything's always fine and happy.
Helo guys, i just want to ask here, where did you put the checklist for every sets that you do and for loading as well...That checklist will be used for nurses for counting the instruments inside that set before they start the operation.
The count sheet goes on the outside handle of the tray. That way we can attach a sticker for what load number it is on it. The ink on the paper isnt verified for steam sterilzation so it does not go in the tray. Some places use a sterile bag to put the sheet in. Then it goes inside the tray
“8 hours 1 people” sent me into free fall 😂 but that’s wild that you knocked out 6-7 loads in 8 hours and they only did 5-6 in 16 with EIGHT FOOKIN PEOPLE 😵
love the no bullshit vids you put out. question...... i was taught not t let the wrapped trays touch due to steam not being able to pass thru correctly. is it different depending on the trays? thanks again for the vids
Scott Clark you are correct. you should be able to slid your hand in between the wrapped trays. i honestly wasnt paying attention to that in this video so im not sure if they looked close to you or not. but i always practice that. im not sure if its an standard but it is a very good practice to keep them about an inch apart. but smaller tray that lean on each other are ok.
Hi Charles, love that you shared your work load with us. I do have a question concerning the atmosphere temperature where you sterilize . I'm interested in doing this Sterile Processing Tech position, but I'm very hot nature and I get sick if I'm working in hot heater like atmosphere. Is it cold like a freezer or hot and sweaty like a warehouse? What is the a/c set at during the winter months and is the same temp year round ....Thanks for your time.
Decontamination has to be anywhere from 60 to 65 degrees fahrenheit. Prep and pack/autoclave area has to be between 68 and 73 degrees. Depending on the sizes of the autoclaves and the area they are located it can get pretty warm when they are left open. Sterile storage shouldn't exceed 75 degrees either. The department is relatively cold, the only heat your really feeling is the heat from constantly being in motion depending on the volume the facility does. Hope this answer helps ! I love being a sterile processing tech !
I'm not going to knock you for your continued efforts in contributing to the success of perioperative services on a daily basis. What you guys do is imperative to patient safety and contributes to the overall generated revenue for the hospital. That being said.. the common misconception is that other shifts tend to compare their workloads to other shifts. This isn't the best way to measure workflow as other variables come into play that differ between shifts and the OR schedule. Unfortunately, as someone stated previously, the first shift usually gets the brunt of OR requests and attitudes while second shift typically starts the clean up process for the day as most cases will be finishing up by then and work piles up. Third shift is an extension of that and finishes the clean up portion while also starting the QA tests for the next day. Each shift is imperative to one another in contributing to a successful workflow. Try to understand that, yes maybe sometimes some people aren't as motivated as the next person but, in my experiences, most people want to do the right thing and get as much done so they don't leave work behind for the next shift. I express to my staff constantly that leaving work for the next shift is going to happen from time to time but just make sure you are doing the best you can with being as observant and methodical as possible. Personal and patient safety comes first and cutting corners will catch up to you at some point. The point of this rambling is just to express to you that don't try to take your workload so personal unless, for sure, other staff members are just leaving shit on purpose. I'm sure you have some quiet nights but I'm sure there are crazy nights as well. It is the ebb and flow of the nature of your profession as it entirely depends upon other variables that are out of SPDs control (ie. Start and end times of cases, staffing, communication, volume of content, attitudes, add ons, etc...) Keep it up man and keep giving your best effort. The prize is knowing that you did everything you were supposed to do with the best intention and knowledge you have on how to do it and that you feel confident giving your product out to be used on someone's mother, sister, father, son, etc... It's an empowering job that seldomly feels as such. But just know you are contributing to something that means more than you probably give yourself credit for. If you are reducing surgical site infections because you didn't skip steps along the decontamination phase then kudos to you, you just may have saved someone's life. Trust me, first shift isn't glorious either... Second shift has its difficulties too. Since they rely on you and you do a great job on third shift then that's your job security, although you really should have two people on third in case anything bad happened... Anyway, I've said enough. Keep your head high man. Keep up the good work.
Hey I am a sterile processing technician at Ascension Providence Hospital in Mobile Alabama I’ve seen the stuff that you’re looking at people from the previous shift don’t clean up after himself I don’t like that specially when you have 80 cases to do or more but I love Night Shift
I have an interview for a sterile processing position in a different state and I’m worried things will be very different so it will take me a bit to adjust...
I know this is old but it looks like you got people there who are way too comfortable and choose what they want to do as opposed to doing what needs to be done regardless of the difficulty of the set. Many days I've walked in to what you are showing. Maybe you're showing them up and they're just piling it up for you! I speak on experience! One love from Houston!✌🏽
I started doing this work about a year and a half ago and I gotta say this video is everything. I've had travelers who did the bare minimum for twice my wage, employees who's only loads were filled with content my shift assembled and its back on my shift to put it away. It's not always like that but it's crazy how often it can happen. And talking about them rushing or creating these stressful environments where they assume the work should be done in half the time when we have so much to do and we have to be so thorough with everything so there are no mistakes. We aren't a 24/7 but they work us like we are. I appreciate the video man it relays a lot of the same emotions I've been feeling and I'm sure other hard workers feel in our field.
RobRob glad the video touched you, my main concern and main heartache is the relationship between the or staff and myself also. They sit around playing with their phones for hours at a. Time when they coulp some. I mean we do work for them. They never even step foot in the department to even see how its done, how hard we work for them, ive gotten really down and out about even doing this anymore for the simple fact is that the managers and or staff act like it cant change. Like just accept being Treated like trash.
I understand your frustration i can relate but i thought i had it bad ..my department wouldn't dare leave decon that way let alone loaners and especially cases thats not even finish! Thats just bad very bad the manager need to be replaced or talk to because its alot of LAZINESS FOR NO REASON!!! OSTETOMES ?? THAT CAN BE DONE IN 2 SECONDS NOT A WHOLE 8 HRS!!GEEEZ MAN I HOPE IT GOT BETTER FOR U
I’m looking to get into the field, I was going to study the test to get certified, do u think I need to do sterile program too, I’m already evs at hospital. Thanks
You dont really have to do either. Maybe you should try it out before you invest alot of time and money. What state are you in? Certification usually is pays 1 dollar more an hour
@@bostongeorge1000 I’m in Georgia and most require certification, some even say you have to complete a spt program, but I was just gonna study and take test and try to do clinical at the hospital I’m at.
You need to share this with you leadership and above if needed. There appears to be no partnership or shift turnover to address all of the work that is being left on your shift. I understand your frustration but you have to take this up the chain. 3rd shift closes out the day and start the next and is a vital part of the team!! Please know that!!!! Good luck!!
Hello it seems like this job requires to be on your feet for the whole shift. I am wondering for someone like me who suffers from chronic back pain will be able to work in this field.
Seems like your doing other peoples wrk, before you can complete your task, do u get in trouble for being behind or they understand u have a heavy work load.
They understand. Day shift cant to a ton of work. The trays are jn use and its alot of running around for the or but still this one facility took the cake on laziness
My dude great video i work nights and you already no how it goes we get the ass trays no one wants to do and thats picked over and all the damn tic tac toe trays are already done which takes no time tp do and second shift with there one load at 4 o'clock and one load at ten lol i dont evening bother i be like you no what just leave ill figure it out gotta have my coffee before i even start are I'll be cursing like you but much respect to you and your craft ,goddam osteotomes and cement gun
Hey Brother I work SPD in sunny California been doing it for almost 2 years now Full time But Ive heard of travel SPD from other Coworkers can you do a video or respond to the pros and cons of traveling techs and also if you think travel is better then full time staffing ? they make it seem to good to be true i mean is there any cons ? can you please help a subscriber thanks man! 🖐
Marcoz Marcoz I'm from Canada and want to my work in L.A as a SPD. How much is the starting pay there? Here we are started off at $26hr plus an extra 14% in replacement of benefits part time, bringing the total pay to 30$hr
Is this work ethic of your coworkers something that happens in all facilities? Thats the one of the things I hate, doing other people job that they should be doing.
Interested in changing careers before I become too ancient of a man (late 30's) I want to do MRI but it's a good 2 years of school, but I want to get my foot in the door first. It's good to vent and we all know the struggles of picking up slack from other people.
@@bostongeorge1000 I believe the CEO and Human Resource should do a pay increase to all CPT. Without you guys there is no operation for anyone. Although it's a rewarding career you can't get a head.
Thanks for the video. I understand you frustration with the fkng lazy coworkers if that's the name we should use for those prasites. Im living the dream with that tho. 😤 we nerd people that works and want to do things the right way, not only sit in their asses and do a 💩
This is why I dont get that the people that are lazy gets the job. But people that works hard can't even get the job... Been looking for a job or even volunteer for spt but never get the luck here in the bay area.
I am a sterile processing technician myself and it just sounds like you're complaining more than working.... Day and evening shifts have to run around doing more than what they are supposed to be doing than the overnight shifts will ever do.. there's no scheduled surgeries at night... maybe a trauma or an occasional birth but that's all. Like idk if you're expecting to come to work with the bare minimum to do but you know that's not how it goes. We gotta work.. that's what we get paid for.
OK SO YOU COMPLAINING? WTH... If you already know how they "roll" then just start from where they leave off and keep it moving... GEEZ!!! They foul, but at least there is work that is already done... it don't mean you bash other people for all that work they have done. It took you 23 minutes to tell us about your day and you could have just done the work... at least you have a job!
You are right, but I was actually told to do these documentation so work load could be seen, this wasn't just a daily rant, started being meant to help monitor the problem and turned into more.
Why should he have to work harder so things can get finished?? Like he said he is the only one work at night. Four people on days and second shift should be able to get things done. Im pretty sure he is thankful to have a job but thats not the point everyone else should be working
Girl please. The work they have done. I was actually given orders to document. Even if i took an hour to document i did 90 percent more work alone than 3 to 4 people on day shift. I do know how they roll that was the reason to document
I am a Sterile Processing Tech, and I know your struggle. Im a hard worker and like to keep busy, but it does get annoying when u walk into a mess and it takes an hour to clean up and be able to start your own work. But I love my job, it's very rewarding.
Rebecca Garton no job should be like that. I know when i leave its spotless clean id expect the same respect. If its going on where you work i would adress it. Or have me come in and adress it for you hahah
Hello im going to start school soon in that field. Is the job prospects good in that field?
nelida reyes did you start working now? I will start my Sterile Processing Technician Program next month. Any advise
@nelida reyes How are things in sterile processing?
@Zeke Prescott Have you started working yet?
PATIENTS SAFETY FIRST no matter what the doctors, nurses, tech or whom ever else but it starts at the top...must respect to Charles...
thanks alot i really appreciate that
charles letson can you email me any extra info or anything thanks! Joyscampbell84@gmail.com
Charles, you are the man! Your dept is tiny, I don't even know how you can hold a thought in there. all that work alone! Madd respect too you man. I known what its all about and what you accomplish is amazing. hope your boss appreciates you, not to mention OR calling you from upstairs needing stuff. Do a video on organization cause that's your shit right there.
This is literally the best video on this! Thank you for your time in making this!
Thank you for that. I get night and day responses. Some people really hate me. Ive had one teacher say he uses this as a tool.to teach his students on what not to do. Sad for him. The industry is tough enough im just a positive voice in making it a better life for us hard workers
I feel ya. I go thru the same thing every night. "Don't worry about it night shift will take care of it." Even tho there is just one guy.
i love a department like this, its alot but working solo is stressful but I love it...(lot of ostetomes)...im in a candy...
what he talking about is how people work in a cspd department. I let people know from the jump, i dont rush for no one, i maybe worst than Charles. It takes time, do it right the first time to prevent ANY issues...
Thank you for sharing this. I work 3rd shift too. I know this struggle. Please keep up the good work
Thank you
love your personality, keep your head up!!
Patient safety verses production (processing) is a huge issue where I’m at. I just started and I’m new to this field, but even after only 60 days on the job they are expecting me to process/inspect trays faster. Even when I’m in decon, they are expecting me to speed up, I mean I know efficiency and speed is an expectation but I’m still learning and trying to understand all 100 millions things I have to keep in mind. It is overwhelming.
Osteotome, curettes, system 8, midas rex etc. Are the easiest. I feel you bro. Some People are just lazy. You do what you can. All we can do is prioritize.
I work over night, i know the struggle. Sooo much paper work!
I am a surg tech that has helped in central processing i have much respect for your job. Its a lot and you should get paid a hell of a lot more. The Documenting is insane.
This department is a mess... wow.. you have a great attitude. No it's not a complaint, but a good observation that organization is NEEDED 🤯
It can be very hard to organize with not so many workers and so many instruments and what doesnt help when you have a busy day with lazy slow workers which can leave you in a situstion like he's in....hes a good worker and fast! Just by the comparison of loads thats been done
Thanks for the video. I was thinking of going into this field, but been there and done that routine. Wish you the best. Hope they can get it together.
I feel you, brother!! I mean, I love my job, but it’s blatantly obvious when you are stuck following co-workers who take no pride in their work , or could care less about the burden they leave behind you!!
I am finally doing something I love, but I love it a little less every day because of some bad apples in the bunch.
I hope things get better got you!!
Thank you for your informative videos. I graduated from a program 3months ago and this helps refresh my mind.
4thelement011 thats great, good luck
Night shift always get s*** on, you are a great worker my man, keep up the hard work even though those Slackers screw you.
Thank you
I understand , the shift leaders need to be held responsible when work on there shift is not done. Some become friends and refuse to make there workers do there job. It needs to stop. this is a job not a social event or a time to slack. Thank you for commitment on making sure that things were done in the correct matter.We need more people in our field such as yourself. Thanks
Love your videos man
Thank you very much.
@@bostongeorge1000 keep up the good work man!! I leaned alot from your videos
heres the thing tho , when you work the night shift , you dont have scrub techs and or nurses coming down asking for things as there are no surgeries going on usually overnight. so you can focus on your workload. Where as during day shift they are dealing with alot of techs and nurses asking for things ...just saying.
Any tips for wrapping small clinic trays doing the envelope fold?
I hope the top supervisors see this and rectify the situation.
I understand😑 Thank God for SPD!!!!! You are an asset to the hospital ESPECIALLY THE OPERATING ROOM!!!! Thanks a bunch for EVERYTHING you do!!!!! I just retired... OR Nurse for over 41 years.
I love you!!!! 😁😁😁😁u a rare one
Wow that area is a tiny ....its also a disaster wrapped in a bit of chaos. You are doing a good job with managing that chaos though.
Lol I am a new tech it takes me a long time to get trays done because I don’t know most of the instruments
I had that same problem i came from dietary and was so confuse and wanted to give up but im not a quitter lol... Now 3 years later you cant tell me nothing...ill do 30 or 40 trays a day..the more you do it the more youll here it and it'll just become easy...also my trainer was really good lol she named the instruments in a weird way as if they were people but it helped me out ALOT and im one of the best workers
Lamarr Hines that is so dope nice, thank you I will definitely keep my head up and keep pushing. Thank you.
It took me about 6 months to get the most basic sets memorized. Such as general basics, ortho bones, minor vasculars...
@@lamarrhines341 this is very inspiring, thanks for sharing!
SP techs deserves more pay and recognition. Wow this was stressful to watch and a lot. Im taking the class and this is so scary already 😩
Yea they deserve as much as scrub techs honestly . But stick it out its a very rewarding position message me with anything you can even contact me directly if you need help. Ive loved my career in this area
@@bostongeorge1000 Thank you so much! I appreciate it! I actually just passed provincial crcst on april 3, 2024. But I need to start looking for a surgery center or hospital to do my 400 hours.
Much respect to you for taking on other people's work, ut bro i'm sorry but i would've put all the stuff they "didn't do" together and tagged a note onto it about being respectful of other people or i would've spoken to my boss. i cannot work well in an environment where my coworkers find it appropriate to leave their work for someone else... that's BS
Kudos to you for putting up with it. Hope that things have gotten better since then!
Thanks. Hoping for more videos to come about sterile processing.
Oh hell no. I’d be ticked off. Sounds like your coworkers have been slacking.
How come you don't complain to people higher up so the folks higher up can talk to one's slacking
I am planning to take sterile processing tech. Is it worth the pay? What school i can go at L.A County CA any recommendation?. They said its hard to get a job if u have no experience. Any advise pls. Thank u
At my location we created a solution from the wraps always coming back with holes in our Stryker system 3's, 4's, 6's & 7's we placed em ALL into Genesis containers & tossed all the original containers away that we use to wrap em in.
What is your salary? I’m looking into this field.
Do you like your job? Also how long have you been doing it? Thank you
The struggle is real, I hear ya on any given shift. On a week day a capacity of 80 people during the day and only 3 people on a graveyard shift (my shift). If all mechanical equipment is functional on a shift then we are blessed which is a very rare occasion. Walk in to a shitstorm every night, but we do what is possible. Though what we pull through on a shift after all the bitching and cussing out people, they walk in like we had an easy night wrapping osteotomes haha. We just kick in to beast mode and props to my team......if I hear osteotomes again I would cuss out that mofo too lmao. Love what you're doing, awesome stuff and keep on with what you do :D
HARD WORKING GUY. SEEM DEDICATED, AND YOU ARE LISTENING TO CLAPTON IN THE BACKGROUND. PLEASE STOP TALKING WITH Y OUR NEGRO SOUTHERN ACCENT, YOU'RE WHITE -OR SO IT APPEARS. SOUND PROFESSIONAL . THANKS . KEEP ON TRUCKIN.
I just started my certification course for sterile tech last week. I hope I don't end up on 3rd shift lol. Good video though, it's nice to see the reality of the job instead of the ones that make it seem like everything's always fine and happy.
Why don’t you want to be on the 3rd shift?
3rd shift u do double work
@@yaasy77smart1 so true lol
Thank u u inspired me to be better
Helo guys, i just want to ask here, where did you put the checklist for every sets that you do and for loading as well...That checklist will be used for nurses for counting the instruments inside that set before they start the operation.
The count sheet goes on the outside handle of the tray. That way we can attach a sticker for what load number it is on it. The ink on the paper isnt verified for steam sterilzation so it does not go in the tray. Some places use a sterile bag to put the sheet in. Then it goes inside the tray
“8 hours 1 people” sent me into free fall 😂 but that’s wild that you knocked out 6-7 loads in 8 hours and they only did 5-6 in 16 with EIGHT FOOKIN PEOPLE 😵
I work the night shift, I understand what your going through.
love the no bullshit vids you put out. question...... i was taught not t let the wrapped trays touch due to steam not being able to pass thru correctly. is it different depending on the trays? thanks again for the vids
Scott Clark you are correct. you should be able to slid your hand in between the wrapped trays. i honestly wasnt paying attention to that in this video so im not sure if they looked close to you or not. but i always practice that. im not sure if its an standard but it is a very good practice to keep them about an inch apart. but smaller tray that lean on each other are ok.
Hi Charles, love that you shared your work load with us. I do have a question concerning the atmosphere temperature where you sterilize . I'm interested in doing this Sterile Processing Tech position, but I'm very hot nature and I get sick if I'm working in hot heater like atmosphere. Is it cold like a freezer or hot and sweaty like a warehouse? What is the a/c set at during the winter months and is the same temp year round ....Thanks for your time.
Tempura B 60’ 65’ - I guess that you don’t have a passport,
Tempura B 60’ 65’ - I guess that you don’t have a passport, Stop gossiping, and start traveling
Decontamination has to be anywhere from 60 to 65 degrees fahrenheit. Prep and pack/autoclave area has to be between 68 and 73 degrees. Depending on the sizes of the autoclaves and the area they are located it can get pretty warm when they are left open. Sterile storage shouldn't exceed 75 degrees either. The department is relatively cold, the only heat your really feeling is the heat from constantly being in motion depending on the volume the facility does. Hope this answer helps ! I love being a sterile processing tech !
15 days into my job, take away from your video was patient safety and focus. Eventually I'll be successful and bottom line safety is goal.
Good luck with your future endeavors. You are right. Sometimes you get bombarded with work load. But you have to keep focus on the patient.
Did you go to school for this?
Bro u sound like me at my job. I was about take this job. This looks like a headache I feel you. Smh
I can’t believe you guys have to document everything on paper. I know this was 4 years ago but damn lol. So much extra work
Actually got worse and next facility this one wasn't half as bad and it was last year lol
@@bostongeorge1000 I just finishing watching the new facility video. Looks nice. But definitely needs a computer system.
Amazing love it
I'm not going to knock you for your continued efforts in contributing to the success of perioperative services on a daily basis. What you guys do is imperative to patient safety and contributes to the overall generated revenue for the hospital.
That being said.. the common misconception is that other shifts tend to compare their workloads to other shifts. This isn't the best way to measure workflow as other variables come into play that differ between shifts and the OR schedule. Unfortunately, as someone stated previously, the first shift usually gets the brunt of OR requests and attitudes while second shift typically starts the clean up process for the day as most cases will be finishing up by then and work piles up. Third shift is an extension of that and finishes the clean up portion while also starting the QA tests for the next day. Each shift is imperative to one another in contributing to a successful workflow. Try to understand that, yes maybe sometimes some people aren't as motivated as the next person but, in my experiences, most people want to do the right thing and get as much done so they don't leave work behind for the next shift.
I express to my staff constantly that leaving work for the next shift is going to happen from time to time but just make sure you are doing the best you can with being as observant and methodical as possible. Personal and patient safety comes first and cutting corners will catch up to you at some point.
The point of this rambling is just to express to you that don't try to take your workload so personal unless, for sure, other staff members are just leaving shit on purpose. I'm sure you have some quiet nights but I'm sure there are crazy nights as well. It is the ebb and flow of the nature of your profession as it entirely depends upon other variables that are out of SPDs control (ie. Start and end times of cases, staffing, communication, volume of content, attitudes, add ons, etc...)
Keep it up man and keep giving your best effort. The prize is knowing that you did everything you were supposed to do with the best intention and knowledge you have on how to do it and that you feel confident giving your product out to be used on someone's mother, sister, father, son, etc... It's an empowering job that seldomly feels as such. But just know you are contributing to something that means more than you probably give yourself credit for. If you are reducing surgical site infections because you didn't skip steps along the decontamination phase then kudos to you, you just may have saved someone's life.
Trust me, first shift isn't glorious either... Second shift has its difficulties too. Since they rely on you and you do a great job on third shift then that's your job security, although you really should have two people on third in case anything bad happened...
Anyway, I've said enough. Keep your head high man. Keep up the good work.
Hey I am a sterile processing technician at Ascension Providence Hospital in Mobile Alabama I’ve seen the stuff that you’re looking at people from the previous shift don’t clean up after himself I don’t like that specially when you have 80 cases to do or more but I love Night Shift
I would left all that shift and walked out, that would teach them to clean up after themselves prior to their shift ending
Then you would be written up or fired.
I have an interview for a sterile processing position in a different state and I’m worried things will be very different so it will take me a bit to adjust...
na man state to state is about the same troubles
This guy being relatable for 23 minutes and 7 seconds 😂😂 I work swing shift as a tech and I feel ya 🙌 lol
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I would be sooooooo pissed dude, I was mad at the work load on the weekends with 3 other employees I would die if I was alone
I know this is old but it looks like you got people there who are way too comfortable and choose what they want to do as opposed to doing what needs to be done regardless of the difficulty of the set. Many days I've walked in to what you are showing. Maybe you're showing them up and they're just piling it up for you! I speak on experience! One love from Houston!✌🏽
Christopher Sanchez you are right on the money with that
charles letson Are you currently at this facility or have you moved elsewhere? Are you a traveler as well?
Christopher Sanchez im long gone yes travel er
I started doing this work about a year and a half ago and I gotta say this video is everything. I've had travelers who did the bare minimum for twice my wage, employees who's only loads were filled with content my shift assembled and its back on my shift to put it away. It's not always like that but it's crazy how often it can happen. And talking about them rushing or creating these stressful environments where they assume the work should be done in half the time when we have so much to do and we have to be so thorough with everything so there are no mistakes. We aren't a 24/7 but they work us like we are. I appreciate the video man it relays a lot of the same emotions I've been feeling and I'm sure other hard workers feel in our field.
RobRob glad the video touched you, my main concern and main heartache is the relationship between the or staff and myself also. They sit around playing with their phones for hours at a. Time when they coulp some. I mean we do work for them. They never even step foot in the department to even see how its done, how hard we work for them, ive gotten really down and out about even doing this anymore for the simple fact is that the managers and or staff act like it cant change. Like just accept being Treated like trash.
RobRob i am planning to take sterile processing but still looking for school here in L.A County, CA. Any school that u recommend
RobRob sorry man dont know of schools in la
I understand your frustration i can relate but i thought i had it bad ..my department wouldn't dare leave decon that way let alone loaners and especially cases thats not even finish! Thats just bad very bad the manager need to be replaced or talk to because its alot of LAZINESS FOR NO REASON!!! OSTETOMES ?? THAT CAN BE DONE IN 2 SECONDS NOT A WHOLE 8 HRS!!GEEEZ MAN I HOPE IT GOT BETTER FOR U
I’m looking to get into the field, I was going to study the test to get certified, do u think I need to do sterile program too, I’m already evs at hospital. Thanks
You dont really have to do either. Maybe you should try it out before you invest alot of time and money. What state are you in? Certification usually is pays 1 dollar more an hour
@@bostongeorge1000 I’m in Georgia and most require certification, some even say you have to complete a spt program, but I was just gonna study and take test and try to do clinical at the hospital I’m at.
You need to share this with you leadership and above if needed. There appears to be no partnership or shift turnover to address all of the work that is being left on your shift. I understand your frustration but you have to take this up the chain. 3rd shift closes out the day and start the next and is a vital part of the team!! Please know that!!!! Good luck!!
Hello it seems like this job requires to be on your feet for the whole shift. I am wondering for someone like me who suffers from chronic back pain will be able to work in this field.
I wouldnt say this is a light duty job
Im done with the nightshift forget it very stressful
His CSPD is tiny af!! Is this a small hospital? Plus his bouffant is not on properly. And those carts are not properly loaded🤦🏻♂️
As far as the bouffant. I wasnt actually working at the time. And it was on properly per hospital policy. Hospital are different in every state.
Seems like your doing other peoples wrk, before you can complete your task, do u get in trouble for being behind or they understand u have a heavy work load.
They understand. Day shift cant to a ton of work. The trays are jn use and its alot of running around for the or but still this one facility took the cake on laziness
Taking a course through iahcsmm , how do I get hand on training. My program do not come with an intership.
olivia Robinson move to a state that doesn’t require certification and they will train you on the spot.
My dude great video i work nights and you already no how it goes we get the ass trays no one wants to do and thats picked over and all the damn tic tac toe trays are already done which takes no time tp do and second shift with there one load at 4 o'clock and one load at ten lol i dont evening bother i be like you no what just leave ill figure it out gotta have my coffee before i even start are I'll be cursing like you but much respect to you and your craft ,goddam osteotomes and cement gun
Raphael Hopkins hahahahaa
Hey Brother I work SPD in sunny California been doing it for almost 2 years now Full time But Ive heard of travel SPD from other Coworkers can you do a video or respond to the pros and cons of traveling techs and also if you think travel is better then full time staffing ? they make it seem to good to be true i mean is there any cons ? can you please help a subscriber thanks man! 🖐
Marcoz Marcoz I'm from Canada and want to my work in L.A as a SPD. How much is the starting pay there?
Here we are started off at $26hr plus an extra 14% in replacement of benefits part time, bringing the total pay to 30$hr
Is this work ethic of your coworkers something that happens in all facilities? Thats the one of the things I hate, doing other people job that they should be doing.
eff dat this is ot normal at all. im on a travel assignment and this place is in bad shape
Please inform if you have seen any improvement at that facility after revealing the situation.
@@bostongeorge1000 what agencies are you with and do you know any companies that go overseas
Good video 👍
Great video!
thanks alot!
Interested in changing careers before I become too ancient of a man (late 30's) I want to do MRI but it's a good 2 years of school, but I want to get my foot in the door first. It's good to vent and we all know the struggles of picking up slack from other people.
The pay for this position starting isn't much. At least where I live $13 all the hard work that goes in to this job.
you are right, the pay is not what it should be for as much work and how much responsibility we do have,
@@bostongeorge1000 I believe the CEO and Human Resource should do a pay increase to all CPT. Without you guys there is no operation for anyone. Although it's a rewarding career you can't get a head.
And whoever ain't doing their job properly, I would definitely report them to management and supervisors..tf..u good to just be complaining
Sabrina Smith i did for months. Thats a problem in this feild no respect no help
@@bostongeorge1000 So very true!
Thanks for the video. I understand you frustration with the fkng lazy coworkers if that's the name we should use for those prasites. Im living the dream with that tho. 😤 we nerd people that works and want to do things the right way, not only sit in their asses and do a 💩
I'm in school for SPT and this is making me really nervous! LOL
Dont be. Its not always this bad
@@bostongeorge1000
At 9:25 your packages should not be touching for steam optimization
can you rephrase for me, i dont understand
Asteotones?😅
No shade but I would write it up
I bet your job is very stressful. I bet they will get yelled at the next shift for not getting their shit done.
Becuse people that go home the same day they started work are weak. Cheers to graveyard! 6 year graves here out of my 9 years total.
lol my bf would complain about the same thing at his job 😂. I can't wait to get into this stuff so I can tell people to do there jobs 🙂
This is why I dont get that the people that are lazy gets the job. But people that works hard can't even get the job... Been looking for a job or even volunteer for spt but never get the luck here in the bay area.
I agree. Thats how the world works. I cant get decent help here in alabam so im moving on
@@bostongeorge1000 Good you earned experience.
Charles,
Can you please email me your email, I have questions when it come to travel spd ect...Taxminia0311@hotmail.com
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I am a sterile processing technician myself and it just sounds like you're complaining more than working.... Day and evening shifts have to run around doing more than what they are supposed to be doing than the overnight shifts will ever do.. there's no scheduled surgeries at night... maybe a trauma or an occasional birth but that's all. Like idk if you're expecting to come to work with the bare minimum to do but you know that's not how it goes. We gotta work.. that's what we get paid for.
Jasmine Johnson right. Day shifts take calls from surgeries, and do decontamination and sterrad and put away. Not just sets in assembly.
OK SO YOU COMPLAINING? WTH... If you already know how they "roll" then just start from where they leave off and keep it moving... GEEZ!!! They foul, but at least there is work that is already done... it don't mean you bash other people for all that work they have done. It took you 23 minutes to tell us about your day and you could have just done the work... at least you have a job!
Jacqueline Bontzolakes
That’s not the point! You missed the whole thing. Just re-watch the video.
You are right, but I was actually told to do these documentation so work load could be seen, this wasn't just a daily rant, started being meant to help monitor the problem and turned into more.
Why should he have to work harder so things can get finished?? Like he said he is the only one work at night. Four people on days and second shift should be able to get things done. Im pretty sure he is thankful to have a job but thats not the point everyone else should be working
Girl please. The work they have done. I was actually given orders to document. Even if i took an hour to document i did 90 percent more work alone than 3 to 4 people on day shift. I do know how they roll that was the reason to document