Sterile Processing Apprentice: Path to CRCST Certification

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA seeks an Apprentice Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice to learn cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments under supervision, aiming for certification. The role supports learning and competency validation through a formal pre-certification program.

Work schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with 40 hours weekly. The position emphasizes training, safety, infection prevention, and teamwork within MUHA's sterile processing department.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalency program required.
• Enrollment or completion of an approved Sterile Processing Technician Certification Preparation course.
• Within 12 weeks, the incumbent is required to have completed an approved Sterile Processing Technician Certification course.
• Within 14 weeks, the incumbent is required to have completed 400 hours of paid preceptor-led pre-certification training and competency validation.
• Within 6 months of completing the required 400 hours, the incumbent is required to successfully pass the CRCST certification exam.
• Previous experience in healthcare, environmental services, or related field preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of infection prevention, aseptic techniques, or willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician Certification Preparation course (enrollment or completion)

CRCST certification exam (within 6 months)

400 hours paid pre-certification training (preceptor-led)

Job description

MUHA seeks an Apprentice Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice to learn cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments under supervision, aiming for certification. The role supports learning and competency validation through a formal pre-certification program.

Work schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with 40 hours weekly. The position emphasizes training, safety, infection prevention, and teamwork within MUHA's sterile processing department.