Sterile Processing Technician

Octech; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare training provider is seeking candidates for a sterile processing technician role, a vital position in the healthcare industry. This position allows individuals to work behind the scenes to ensure that medical equipment and environments are sterile. Candidates should complete an accredited training program and prepare for the CRCST exam. With an average salary of $45,280 per year, this is an excellent career choice for those looking to contribute to healthcare without direct patient contact.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited sterile processing technician training program.
• Prepared to sit for the CRCST exam.
• Completion of 400 hours of on-job experience within 6 months after passing the exam.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and prepare medical instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Maintain inventory and workstations to ensure readiness.
• Collaborate with surgical and nursing staff to understand equipment needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Completion of accredited sterile processing technician training program

Job description

Overview

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

As a sterile processing technician, you’ll play an essential role in the healthcare 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.

Why Consider This Role?

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.

Core Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and prepare medical instruments and equipment for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain inventory and workstations to ensure readiness for use.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and aseptic technique.
• Collaborate with surgical and nursing staff to understand equipment needs and provide timely services.

Qualifications & Certification

• Completion of accredited sterile processing technician training program.
• Prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam.
• After passing the exam, completion of 400 hours of on‑job experience within 6 months is required for full certification.

Training Program

Our online, self‑paced course covers digital technology, sterile processing foundations, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and optional hands‑on labs where available. Training prepares you for industry certification and provides career support and coaching.

Compensation

Sterile processing technicians can earn an average salary of $45,280 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor). Salary may vary by experience, location, employer, and other factors.

Payment Options

We offer upfront payment and monthly payment plans for the training program. Monthly payments are available for those who need them.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Medical Equipment Preparers.” Occupational Employment and Wages. Accessed April 22, 2025.

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.