Sterile Processing Technician

Octech; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Octech offers a comprehensive training program for aspiring sterile processing technicians. This role is vital in the healthcare industry, focusing on sterilization and preparation of medical equipment. The program includes certification prep and essential skills training, preparing you for a rewarding career behind the scenes in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible online training

Career support and coaching

Payment plans available

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience with sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and rooms are sterile for procedures.
• Clean, decontaminate, and prepare medical tools.
• Assist in maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection prevention

Digital technology skills

Education

Certification as a Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Job description

Take the first steps toward a new career online – from home.

Train for a career in the healthcare industry

As a sterile processing technician, you’ll play an essential role in the industry, ensuring that equipment, exam rooms, and operating rooms are sterile and ready for procedures. This is a great career for those who want to work in the medical field without having to work directly with patients.

CRCST Certification Prep

This Could Be the Perfect Job for You

Becoming a certified sterile processing technician could be the right move for you if you’re looking to work in the healthcare industry, but don’t necessarily want to work directly with patients. Most sterile processing techs work behind the scenes cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing various tools and medical equipment used for both invasive and non-invasive procedures. This is also a great career for those who like working in a team environment and don’t mind long hours or varied schedules.

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Our Sterile Processing Technician training program is designed with job readiness in mind! Through flexible online classes, you’ll learn the skills that are essential to being successful on the job while also preparing to sit for industry certification.

Our Sterile Processing Technician Program covers the skills and knowledge that can help you build a strong foundation for future success in your career.

Digital Technology

Build essential technology skills that are valuable to any career, from navigating different applications to a basic understanding of network devices.

Sterile Processing Foundations

Learn more about the role of a central service technician, including aseptic technique and infection prevention, how HIPAA applies to your work, and common safety standards.

Learn more about medical terminology, including definitions of commonly used terms, the common building clocks of medical terms, and how it applies to sterile processing.

Anatomy and Physiology

Learn about major body systems and organs, common anatomical terms, and the risk factors that can lead to high mortality and high morbidity.

How much do sterile processing technicians earn?

Sterile processing technicians can earn an average salary of $41,480 per year*, though how much you make can vary based on work experience, where you live, your employer, and other factors.

Do you need to be certified to be a sterile processing technician?

Through our Sterile Processing Technician Training, you’ll develop the knowledge that can help you prepare for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam. Once you sit for and pass the exam, you’ll then need to gain 400 hours of on-the-job experience within 6 months to be considered fully certified.

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This program includes training, career support, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees.

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Payment Plans

It’s cheaper to pay up front, but coming up with a lump sum can be tricky. We offer a monthly payment plan for those who need it.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Medical Equipment Preparers. ” Occupational Employment and Wages. Accessed March 25, 2024.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.