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How much do certified sterile processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for certified sterile processing in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a certified sterile processing technician?

To thrive as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you need a solid understanding of infection control, instrument sterilization, and decontamination procedures, often backed by certification such as CRCST. Familiarity with autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, inventory management systems, and tracking software is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are important soft skills for ensuring quality and safety. These skills and qualities are vital to prevent infections and guarantee the availability of safe, sterile instruments for patient care.

What is the difference between Certified Sterile Processing vs Sterile Processing Technician?

CriteriaCertified Sterile ProcessingSterile Processing Technician
CertificationsCertified through organizations like CBSPD or IAHCSMMMay hold certifications but not always required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, sterile processing departmentsSimilar settings, often overlapping roles
Job ResponsibilitiesProcessing, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instrumentsPerforming sterilization and instrument prep tasks

Certified Sterile Processing professionals typically hold recognized certifications and may have advanced training, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Sterile Processing Technicians perform similar tasks but may not always have formal certification. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings for patient safety and infection control.

What jobs can you get with a certified sterile processing certification?

A certified sterile processing technician can work in hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare facilities, primarily responsible for sterilizing and preparing medical instruments. This certification qualifies individuals for roles involving instrument processing, sterilization, and infection control, often requiring knowledge of sterilization equipment and safety protocols.

What are common challenges faced by certified sterile processing technicians and how can they be managed?

Certified Sterile Processing Technicians often encounter challenges such as keeping up with high instrument turnover, maintaining strict compliance with sterilization protocols, and staying updated on evolving industry standards. Effective time management, attention to detail, and ongoing education are key strategies for managing these demands. Regular communication with surgical staff and teamwork within the department also help ensure that instruments are processed efficiently and safely, reducing stress and minimizing errors.

What is a certified sterile processing technician?

Certified Sterile Processing Technicians are healthcare professionals responsible for sterilizing, cleaning, and preparing medical instruments and equipment used in surgeries and other medical procedures. They ensure all tools are free of harmful microorganisms and follow strict infection control protocols. Certification demonstrates their knowledge of sterilization techniques, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Their work is essential for patient safety and effective healthcare delivery.
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Certified Sterile Processing Tech

SCL Health

Lafayette, CO โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

SCL Health is investing in our most valuable resource...YOU! Apply today to join our amazing team and benefit from our total reward offerings!ย 

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 in relocation assistance when applicable to Certified Sterile Processing Techs.To support your professional development, we also offer up to $5,250 per year in education reimbursement, which can be used for tuition assistance, student loan repayment, or to obtain additional certifications/licenses.ย 

You.

You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician.

You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high pressure situations.

You're generous with your thoughts, your partnership and especially your passion for patient safety.

You're great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

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Us.

Good Samaritan Medical Centerย is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. At our 234-bed Level II Trauma Center, our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. We're especially proud of our people, who helped make us one of America's 100 Best Hospitalsย according to Healthgrades.

Benefitsย are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body:ย  it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.


We.

Together we'll align mission and careers, values and workplace. We'll encourage joy and take pride in our integrity.

We'll laugh at each other's jokes (even the bad ones). We'll hello and high five. We'll celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing.

We're proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn.


Your day.

As a Certified Sterile Processing Tech, you need to know how to:

  • Operate and monitor sterilization equipment.
  • Prioritize daily tasked based on interpretation of surgical schedule, determining the requirement for instruments for each surgical case.
  • Disassemble carts and follows Universal Precautions for decontamination.
  • Sterilize, disinfect durable medical equipment and instruments, package clean supplies and instruments, maintain records for all instruments and transport sterilized items to the floor.
  • Assemble sterilized instruments and recheck all instruments for cleanliness and/or impairment. Properly check power equipment.
  • Take measures to allow for easy instrument tracking including following labeling processes, use of engraver, reporting and documenting all missing instruments and implants replaced in trays.
  • Communicate the equipment and instrument inventory status with the Central Processing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse including order status, back orders and/or changes.
  • Respond to emergency situations by insuring all emergency, trauma and add-on cases are supplied properly and delivered to the Operating Room in a timely manner.
  • Utilize applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
  • Provide on the job training on the job training (OJT) to newly hired associates in the department.


Your experience.

We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Surgical Technician (CST), required
  • Competent working knowledge in all aspects of Sterile Processing, required
  • At least one (1) year of experience in a hospital or clinic operating room, preferred


Your next move.

Now that you know more about being a Certified Sterile Processing Tech on our team we hope you'll join us. At SCL Health you'll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.