Sterile Processing Apprentice: Kickstart Certification

Medical University of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for an Apprentice Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice. You will learn cleaning, decontamination and preparation of surgical instruments under close supervision, serving as a training support for those pursuing certification.

Schedule is 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a 40-hour work week. Energy, reliability and teamwork are essential as you progress toward CRCST certification.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school or GED equivalency.
• Enrollment or completion of an approved Sterile Processing Technician Certification Preparation course.
• Completion of 400 hours of paid pre-certification training within 14 weeks.
• CRCST certification exam within 6 months after training.

Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrate competency in cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments.
• Work under supervision as a training and support role for certification pursuit.
• Assist in sterile processing tasks to support department operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment or completion of Sterile Processing Technician Certification Preparation course

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for an Apprentice Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice. You will learn cleaning, decontamination and preparation of surgical instruments under close supervision, serving as a training support for those pursuing certification.

Schedule is 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a 40-hour work week. Energy, reliability and teamwork are essential as you progress toward CRCST certification.