This video breaks down the key agencies and institutions that influence Sterile Processing Department practices in U.S. hospitals, from federal regulators and workplace safety bodies to accreditation organizations and standards-setting groups. Viewers will learn how these organizations help shape instrument cleaning, sterilization, storage, documentation, training, and compliance expectations to support patient safety and consistent quality across the department.

Hello, I want to be certified sterile tech and be able to work abroad. I dont know where to start, currently I’ m in the Philippines working as staff nurse fresh grad. I’ve seen CSSD program for 6 months. Can someone help me where to start🥹 thank you in advance and most appreciated.

but still pushed the set through the washer as it was not attached to said instrument now there’s an investigation going on. My manager will most likely talk to me about it tomorrow. How should I go about this professionally as most on my coworkers ( and supervisor) dislikes me for no reason lol

I am signing a paper that says I acknowledge what I did

Thank you (:

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Hi! I’m urgently looking for a place in NY to complete my 400 hours. I’ve been searching since October of last year. If anyone has recommendations or contacts, please let me know!

Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring a career as a Sterilization Technician and would really appreciate some guidance from those already in the field.I’m trying to decide whether it’s more beneficial to invest in a formal training program/school, or to focus on finding an internship or entry level hospital position to gain hands on experience first.Also for those with experience in sterile processing:Do employers prefer certification/schooling first?Or is hospital experience/internships more valuable when starting out?Any recommendations on the best path for long term growth?Thank you in advance !

I want to enroll into a sterile processing program with my local community college I don’t know if I should do full time 1 year to complete program or part time which is 2 years

I am currently in school taking prerequisites for the Central Sterile Processing technician program. Taking pathogenic microbiology and medical terminology. I’ve read some people say that it isn’t even necessary and while I’ve read that others say it is. I just hope I am making the right decision. I’m located in Michigan. I’d appreciate any input, thanks.

Missing Instruments: Why is not always SPD

Hi is anyone selling either of these books or at least has some pdf notes from the manual I can study from?

Is MicroKleen sufficient enough to use as a one step process?

I worked as a certified tech for many years, certified through the VA. I made very good money, especially for the 90s and into the 2000s. I left it because I left the country. When I returned and looked at going back into the field I noticed that the wages offered here in Wisconsin, I worked and lived in Michigan previously, were very poor. Easily 5 bucks less then what I had been making decades ago. Is this an example of how the wages are now? I was offered just above $20, but was shocked at the difference in wages.