Sterile Processing Technician
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
At a Glance
Sterile Processing Technician earns an average of $50,080/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.2–2.3 years. Top skills: Sterile Processing, Sterilization, Surgical Instruments.
$50,080/yr
High school or GED
2.2–2.3 years
17
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical Equipment Preparers
Median Wage
$46,490/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+10.0%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Sterile Processing
Sterilization
Surgical Instruments
Infection Control
Asepsis
Decontamination
Surgery
Medical Terminology
Operating Room (OR)
Sterile Techniques And Procedures
Packaging And Labeling
Lean Manufacturing
Support Services
MedSTAR
JCAHO Standards
Common Skills (11)
Communication
Quality Assurance
Professionalism
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Computer Literacy
Verbal Communication Skills
Leadership
Training And Development
Certifications (4)
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Certification Board For Sterile Processing And Distribution (CBSPD) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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