Sterile Processing Technician
Sterile processing technicians ensure that medical instruments and equipments are sterile. They also maintain the supplies in the inventory looking after sterilization and storage of the tools required during the surgery. SPTs can work in various departments including hospitals, laboratories, and clinics.
Sterile Processing Technician Program
Sterile processing technicians are an essential part of healthcare institutions. They are also known as central processing techs, instrument techs, or medical equipment preparers.
Sterile Processing Technician Job Duties
They clean surgical equipment and supplies as well as operate, clean, and maintain sterilizing machines. They also stock surgical tools and help to organize equipment before surgeries. They keep a check on the records of surgical procedures. They play a crucial role in inspecting the suppliers by making sure they are up-to-date and useable.
Educational Requirements of Sterile Processing Technician
It is essential to have a high school diploma or GED. Some places will hire you and give you on-job training where no certification is required. But, mostly, certification is preferred as it can increase your job prospects and income
How to become certified SP Tech?
You can become certified by enrolling in the sterile processing technicians program offered by the Stellar Career College in Modesto, California. You’ll get hands-on training and prepare for the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution’s (CBSPD) Sterile Processing (SPD) certification exam. You can then appear in the exam and will be certified once you pass it.
Advantages To Become a SP Tech
- If you don’t like interacting with patients directly or you are an introvert, then this is the perfect job for you as you are not actually involved with the patients but just work on the surgical instruments.
- It is a fast pace job as your shift will go by quickly.
- You will always have room for advancement as you can get upper-level jobs related to management, operating room tech, and, nursing.
Disadvantages To Become a SP Tech
- There is a lot of physical exertion as you might be asked to push heavy carts or pick up heavy surgical tools.
- Being a sterile processing tech the names of all the surgical instruments should be on your fingertips.
- You might be exposed to patients’ blood while cleaning up after surgery.
Sterile Processing Technician Salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sterile processing technicians earn an average salary of $33,850 per year and an hourly wage of $16.28 per hour. The salary can vary as per your experience, the state in which you live and, the industry in which you work
Industries with the highest level of employment
- General medical and surgical hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
- Offices of physicians
Top paying industries
- Management of Co. & Enterprises: $48,240
- Architectural & Engineering services: $38,740
- Federal Government: $38,230
Top paying states
- California
- Alaska
- District of Columbia
As by now, you are well aware of this field in medicine, it is time to make the right choice and excel as a sterile processing technician.
Entry Requirement:
Additional requirements for MRI, Radiology, DMS, NICVS, and Surgical Programs:
Applicants who don’t have at least 30 college credits will have to take and pass a free placement test of Stellar Career College to qualify for the admission into MRI, Radiology, DMS, NICVS, or Surgical program. Placement test can be taken online or at the College campus by appointment.
REGISTRATION
- Applicants must complete an application for admission
- Applicants should schedule an appointment for an application interview
- Applicants must have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Applicants must complete and sign an enrollment agreement
Accreditation:
IBHE Approval
Program Highlights:
Program Completion:
Graduates who will pass all courses included in the program as per college’s Satisfactory Academic Requirements and fulfill their financial obligation towards the college will receive a diploma. Graduates may be eligible to challenge national certification exam to become certified by passing the credentialing examination provided they meet all additional requirements of the credentialing agency including but not limited to the background check requirements.
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