Are you interested in becoming a traveling sterile processing technician? Joining the ranks of the traveling sterile processing technician is a bold and brave step for any sterile processing professional. It can be a scary proposition to travel around the country performing your craft. The following are some of the things you should do if you are serious about this.
For you to become a sterile processing and distribution technician, you will first need to become certified. Historically, traveling SPD technicians were not required to be certified before getting jobs, but as the healthcare industry becomes more aware of the importance of the sterile processing department, it also becomes more aware of the benefits of certification.
Certification is essentially proof that you have the knowledge as well as the skills that are required to perform the job effectively, so it never hurts to have it. While there are SPD traveler jobs out there that don’t require certification, it helps.
Most hiring managers prefer hiring certified technicians. You need to ensure you have at least two years of hands-on experience before heading into the traveling market. In some places, you can be hired with just one year experience, but most managers never consider anyone with little experience. So get your two years of experience in first if you want to stand a better chance of being hired.
Another thing you should do when you decide to become a traveling sterile processing technician is get advanced certifications. The acquisition of “advanced” certifications such as “instrument specialist” or “endoscope reprocessor” will definitely catch the eye of hiring managers on a resume. Especially at a facility where SPD is responsible for endoscope reprocessing, this certification can make you stand out from the crowd.
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