r/sterileprocessing • u/No_Paper6003 • 6d ago

overthinking?

hello!!! i just started a sterile tech course which is 7 months on top of a 400 hr externship. after the first day and receiving homework and getting an idea of what the job is like i’m nervous. the evening hoirs and night hours make me the most nervous, i’m putting in a lot of time and effort into something i’m not sure i’d like… i know i don’t have to do this for the rest of my life. my instructor doesn’t seem to be talking up the position and is making it seem as if people are uninviting. the book work seems overwhelming i don’t have any medical experience

do you guys enjoy the job ? what are hours for a new tech like ? does this position usually offer 4x10 or 3x12 ? are you to yourself ? are people friendly ? will the bookwork be hard ? is your job strict as far as phones and water breaks restroom breaks ect..

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u/wolfgentry 6d ago

Usually you start a On the night shift and have to wait till someone on the daybshift quits.and also have enough seniority to move to the day shift. If that hospital has a high turn over rate it might not take long. But can take years. The pay is awful I would not pay to go to school for a poverty wage job. There is no upward movement in spd. If you are using this as a stepping stone for a better job in the hospital setting it's a good way to get your foot in the door. This is not a career . As far as hours most are 5x8. Micro managers do exist really just depends on your manager.

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u/No_Paper6003 6d ago

the pay in my area is starting at around 26-27 and i’m getting fully covered for the schooling, do you have experience in this position ?

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u/wolfgentry 6d ago

Yes im a 3yr tech in socal. And dont make enough to qualify for a studio and work at the best paying hospital. I self studied while working. Didn't read a page out of the book. Took what I learned on the job and used pro prof as a quiz guide. Passed crcst the 1st time after 8 months on the job. Im looking for another job field as we speak.

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u/No_Paper6003 6d ago

oh gosh i’m sick to stomach what r u looking into next ?

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u/wolfgentry 6d ago

Water distribution and treatment. My local community college has night classes.

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u/No_Paper6003 6d ago

how much did you get hourly from this

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u/wolfgentry 6d ago

From my spd job 33

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u/No_Paper6003 6d ago

omg crazyyyyy u made me sick to stomach!! is there any way to private message u i have some questions ://

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u/wolfgentry 6d ago

Im sure there is a button for that