Central Sterile Processing Technician

Establishing learning foundations for life

Introduction:

The content includes but is not limited to central services departmental organization and function; basic anatomy, physiology, microbiology and chenistry related to central service activities; quality assurance; infection control and isolation techniques, principles of safety; principles, methods and controls of sterilization processes; cleaning, processing, packing, distributing, storing, and inventory control of sterile goods, instruments, trays, and equipment; medical terminology; surgical instrumentation; basic computer skills, interpersonal and job seeking skills, fundamentals of communication, case cart management, laparoscopic specialty, orthopedic specialty, flexible scope processing, shift supervisory skills, and procurement of supplies and equipment.

Career Opportunities:

Licensed Sterilizers can work as:

• Supervisor
• Central Supply
• Ambulatory Surgery Processor
• Surgical Instrument Processor
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor
• Case Cart Technician
• Sterilizer

Employment Outlook:

Employment of Medical Equipment Preparer is projected to grow 7% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $15.70 hourly or $32,650 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 650 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Basic Healthcare Worker	90 Hours
OCP B	Central Sterile Service Materials Management	150 Hours
OCP C	Central Sterile Processing Technician	410 Hours
		Total Hours: 650

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Central Sterile Processing Technician is available at the following school (s):

LOCATION	COURSE'S SCHEDULE
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College	Monday - Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

LOCATION	COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR	PHONE NUMBER
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070	Patricia Estiverne Sandra Hawkins Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin	Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039

 

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Equipment Preparer, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes319093.htm