Sterile Processing Apprentice - Paid Training to CRCST

ChristianaCare; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

On-site fitness center

Care@Work

Financial wellness resources

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Sterile Processing PAID Training Program invites applicants who completed a Sterile Processing Program and provisional CRCST certification to gain hands-on experience toward full CRCST certification. The program runs Monday–Friday at Newark/Wilmington campuses, starting November 9, 2026, at $17.67/hour with full benefits on day one.

Upon completion, trainees transition to Sterile Processing Technician I with a salary increase, while continuing to support patient care in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 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.
• Demonstrated interest in Sterile Processing and commitment to quality, safety, and infection prevention practices.
• Basic knowledge of sterile processing principles, medical instrumentation, and healthcare infection prevention standards

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

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Sterilization procedures

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program completed

Job description

ChristianaCare's Sterile Processing PAID Training Program invites applicants who completed a Sterile Processing Program and provisional CRCST certification to gain hands-on experience toward full CRCST certification. The program runs Monday–Friday at Newark/Wilmington campuses, starting November 9, 2026, at $17.67/hour with full benefits on day one.

Upon completion, trainees transition to Sterile Processing Technician I with a salary increase, while continuing to support patient care in a