I’m wearing a scrub jacket. Everyone is required to wear it. Of course some people in the department choose not to it is part of our job to wear it to avoid hair falling in the sets. However it’s not a requirement to wear gloves, I just choose to wear gloves because i’m a germophobe
I have a question. They are starting to do classes online now cuz of covid. Do you think I can get the same learning then actually being in class learning n touching things?
Yes you can get the same learning although majority of people prefer hands on learning to learn how to do the work that way it’ll prepare them for the real world.
Out of curiosity, do you know how much sterile processing technician make in California. I've done some research and it says SPD makes $22 an hour, but I'm afraid some places wont start at that amount. I'm enrolled in a double certification program which is Sterile Processing Distribution and Endoscope Reprocessing Technician. The school is accredited and also provides Externships. Since you have been working as a SPD for a while now, what is your suggestion where I will start off with.
Zo Yang honestly it depends on the facility. The hospital where I done my externship they start off at $32 an hour. If you work at registry or as a traveler pay can be different. Sometimes less and other times more. That’s good your getting a double certification. Having knowledge in scopes will look good in your resume. I say you should start off as a sterile processor then you can work in endoscopy which I know it pays more than sterile processing in some facilities. Hope this information helps out. Good luck!
2thang2 wow that’s crazy, it’s more than I thought! I really appreciate the feedback brotha! If you don’t mind are you employed in Cali or another state, if not that’s fine. The feedback is more than enough for me. Thank you!
C.I does not prove it’s sterile it only means it was ran through the sterilizer. If the load fails or it had a wet pack then it’s not sterile the external indicator and the internal may change color or reach the end point but not sterile. Nice wrapping😉
Hey I just graduated high school, and I don't know what to major in:( but how do u like sterilization??? I was told about this a while back but never really put to much attention to in untill now. Would highly appreciate your thoughts.
dre a honestly I think it’s a good career to get into. I wish somebody would have told me this straight out of high school. I’d definitely recommend this field. It’s a chill job and it pays really well. Hope this helps!
dre a I went to a great school that offers a lot of hands on training. I took the sterile Processing program and that took about 5 months and the 6th month is when i got a job
Eric Meyer if there’s a hole in the wrap then you’ll be compromising the instrument. It wouldn’t be considered as sterile and it would need to be recalled to be re-wrapped and reprocessed again.
Depends on the facility but I know usually shelf life is about one year. Once one year has passed with no tear or unopened it needs to be re-sterilized again per hospital’s policy.
If the item you wrapped is going into the sterilizer (autoclave) then it’s fine. Temperatures can go as high as 275 degrees fahrenheit. However if it goes into low temperature like sterrad then best practice is to put the label on the wrap itself, to not make contact with the sterilization tape indicator
Thank you. You make sterile processing look easy. First time ever commenting on someone's video.
Lol sometimes it is. Often times it just gets overwhelming
Thank you. Your technique was very helpful
No problem! Glad my videos are helpful 😊
you are awesome thank you
Thank you!
Great video 2thang2
Could u please inform the kind of the sterilize box
Are you still doing this and are those gloves regular blue glues when dealing with the instruments
Watching this prior to exam 🥰
I’m n school right now, I have a test today on both wrapping techniques. I just want to make it ❤
You will do great! You got this!
Can you show how to wrap triangle please
I noticed you were wearing a fluid-resistant gown and gloves in this video, was it a precaution to covid when workin in prep-and-pack?
I’m wearing a scrub jacket. Everyone is required to wear it. Of course some people in the department choose not to it is part of our job to wear it to avoid hair falling in the sets. However it’s not a requirement to wear gloves, I just choose to wear gloves because i’m a germophobe
I have a question. They are starting to do classes online now cuz of covid. Do you think I can get the same learning then actually being in class learning n touching things?
Yes you can get the same learning although majority of people prefer hands on learning to learn how to do the work that way it’ll prepare them for the real world.
@@2thang2 Great! Thank for your response
Out of curiosity, do you know how much sterile processing technician make in California. I've done some research and it says SPD makes $22 an hour, but I'm afraid some places wont start at that amount. I'm enrolled in a double certification program which is Sterile Processing Distribution and Endoscope Reprocessing Technician. The school is accredited and also provides Externships. Since you have been working as a SPD for a while now, what is your suggestion where I will start off with.
Zo Yang honestly it depends on the facility. The hospital where I done my externship they start off at $32 an hour. If you work at registry or as a traveler pay can be different. Sometimes less and other times more. That’s good your getting a double certification. Having knowledge in scopes will look good in your resume. I say you should start off as a sterile processor then you can work in endoscopy which I know it pays more than sterile processing in some facilities. Hope this information helps out. Good luck!
2thang2 wow that’s crazy, it’s more than I thought! I really appreciate the feedback brotha! If you don’t mind are you employed in Cali or another state, if not that’s fine. The feedback is more than enough for me. Thank you!
Zo Yang I work in San Francisco California.
@@2thang2 Man you living the life right now then lol and Thanks for the reply brotha, I appreciate it.
Zo Yang you’re welcome man anytime
Hoping you have a video on how to put on sterilizer.. MORE POWER FRIEND..
THIRDY video on how to work sterilization is coming soon
@@2thang2 thanks bro more power
C.I does not prove it’s sterile it only means it was ran through the sterilizer. If the load fails or it had a wet pack then it’s not sterile the external indicator and the internal may change color or reach the end point but not sterile. Nice wrapping😉
You’re right about that. I should mention that on my next video. Thanks for pointing that out!
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Do you still work as a Sterile processor? I am in a technical college to get my certificate and I am so excited!!
Oh really? Sounds exciting! Did you get your certificate yet?
@@2thang2 I “graduate” in October, so not yet! Do you still work as a spt
One handed..impressive
I try lol
is this square method or envelope method? i'm new to this
This is the envelope method
Thanks for the trouble of videoing it.
Tell me why you are wearing gloves for wrapping area?
@@latanyasmith4985 I tend to have sweaty hands so me wearing gloves alleviates that issue, plus it’s a forced habit for me
Hey I just graduated high school, and I don't know what to major in:( but how do u like sterilization??? I was told about this a while back but never really put to much attention to in untill now. Would highly appreciate your thoughts.
dre a honestly I think it’s a good career to get into. I wish somebody would have told me this straight out of high school. I’d definitely recommend this field. It’s a chill job and it pays really well. Hope this helps!
@@2thang2 what school/program did you take to study this subject ? I was told that Cornerstone college.
dre a I went to a great school that offers a lot of hands on training. I took the sterile Processing program and that took about 5 months and the 6th month is when i got a job
@@2thang2 what was the name of the school?
dre a contra costa medical career college
What is the risk if the wrap tears?
Eric Meyer if there’s a hole in the wrap then you’ll be compromising the instrument. It wouldn’t be considered as sterile and it would need to be recalled to be re-wrapped and reprocessed again.
What state are you in ....what’s the pay there?
California and the pay depends on hospital and location. San Francisco for example has a high pay of $45 an hour
Are u still a Sterile Processing Tech
THIS STERLIZED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS , HOW LONG REMAINS STERLIZED . IF NOT TEARED OR OPENED 5:14 5:16 5:17 5:18
Depends on the facility but I know usually shelf life is about one year. Once one year has passed with no tear or unopened it needs to be re-sterilized again per hospital’s policy.
should your lables be over your tape
If the item you wrapped is going into the sterilizer (autoclave) then it’s fine. Temperatures can go as high as 275 degrees fahrenheit. However if it goes into low temperature like sterrad then best practice is to put the label on the wrap itself, to not make contact with the sterilization tape indicator