Paid Sterile Processing Training + CRCST Pathway

christianacare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Retirement plans

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, DE is offering a paid Sterile Processing Training Program designed to provide hands-on experience to earn full CRCST credential. The program runs Monday–Friday with shift options, starting November 9, 2026, at the Newark Campus, with travel to Wilmington as needed.

The role begins as a paid training position at $17.67 per hour with full benefits from day one, then transitions to Sterile Processing Technician I with a salary increase after successful completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program required.
• Provisional CRCST certification required.
• Must be seeking completion of the required 400 clinical hours needed to obtain full CRCST certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete all classwork and assignments while demonstrating active participation and engagement.
• Successfully complete learning modules and maintain attendance requirements.
• Participate in precepted learning experiences across all Sterile Processing areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization principles.
• Perform instrument decontamination procedures according to established standards.
• Operate cleaning and sterilization equipment safely and effectively.
• Identify surgical instruments and demonstrate understanding of their use and maintenance.
• Assemble instrument trays according to established configuration and count requirements.
• Utilize biological indicators and adhere to sterilization quality control standards.
• Wrap, package, and label items appropriately for steam, Sterrad, and gas sterilization.
• Assemble surgical case carts using designated picklists.
• Accurately document activities within the electronic instrument tracking system.

Skills

Provisional CRCST certification

Sterile Processing Program

Patient safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Sterile Processing Program completed

Provisional CRCST certification

400 clinical hours to complete

Job description

ChristianaCare in Newark, DE is offering a paid Sterile Processing Training Program designed to provide hands-on experience to earn full CRCST credential. The program runs Monday–Friday with shift options, starting November 9, 2026, at the Newark Campus, with travel to Wilmington as needed.

The role begins as a paid training position at $17.67 per hour with full benefits from day one, then transitions to Sterile Processing Technician I with a salary increase after successful completion.