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Job Summary Responsible for passing surgical instruments and maintaining a strict sterile field ... Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures ...

Job Summary Responsible for passing surgical instruments and maintaining a strict sterile field ... Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures ...

Processes and decontaminates used instruments, assembles surgical trays, and maintains supply ... Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures ...

Processes and decontaminates used instruments, assembles surgical trays, and maintains supply ... Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures ...

At Baystate Health , our Surgical Technologist Internship offers hands-on experience inside a ... Sterilize instruments and ensure equipment readiness * Maintain a sterile field and safe surgical ...

At Baystate Health , our Surgical Technologist Internship offers hands-on experience inside a ... Sterilize instruments and ensure equipment readiness * Maintain a sterile field and safe surgical ...

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How much do internship surgical instruments jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship surgical instruments in the United States is $27.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Surgical Instruments vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectInternship Surgical InstrumentsSurgical Technologist
CredentialsTypically no formal certification, focus on trainingCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent required
Work EnvironmentHands-on training in medical settings, often temporaryFull-time role in operating rooms, hospitals, clinics
Industry UsageUsed for training and education purposesProfessional role supporting surgical teams

Internship Surgical Instruments are primarily used for training and educational purposes, providing hands-on experience with surgical tools. In contrast, Surgical Technologists are trained professionals who assist in surgeries regularly, requiring certification and full-time employment. While internships focus on learning, surgical technologists perform essential operational tasks in surgical settings.

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Infographic showing various Internship Surgical Instruments job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,122 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Sterile Processing Tech Overnight shift

Sterile Processing Tech Overnight shift

ChristianaCare

Wilmington, DE • On-site

$19.84 - $29.76/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


ChristianaCare rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Job Details
Sterile Processing Tech (CRCST/CBSPD required)
Full-time -Overnight- Monday -Friday 11 PM - 7:30 AM with holiday and weekend rotations.
Location: Wilmington
At ChristianaCare, excellence in patient care begins long before a procedure starts. We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, packaged, and sterilized to support patient safety and clinical excellence.
This role performs instrument processing in compliance with CBSPD, AAMI, and HSPA standards while following evidence-based practices and safety policies related to infection prevention and bloodborne pathogens. Technicians maintain knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology and participate in ongoing training to stay current with evolving sterilization practices.
ChristianaCare Benefits
At ChristianaCare, we invest in you-professionally and personally.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day
  • Generous PTO with a PTO pay-out option, offering added flexibility and financial choice
  • Work/life support, including an annual Care.com membership and Care@Work backup dependent care
  • Tuition assistance for eligible degree programs, with pre-paid tuition for select nursing programs
  • Financial wellness support, including retirement planning services, a personal financial mentor, and two retirement options: a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan
  • Fitness and wellness reimbursement to support a healthy lifestyle
  • Exclusive employee discounts on travel, entertainment, theme parks, sporting events, movie tickets, and more
Join ChristianaCare and experience benefits designed to support your life, your career, and your future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.
Assemble, wrap and label basic and especially specialty instruments and sets according to information in the CensiTrfac system for tracking purposes.
Receive, unload, sort, inspect, wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
Reads, interprets, and records sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanism and completes records of sterilization process, chemical/biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning.
Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
Wrap and label stainless steel items.
Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all departmental equipment per policies for multiple sterilization and decontamination equipment.
Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases, add-on cases and STAT cases with instruments, linen, stainless steel items, soft good supplies, etc.
Unload washer-disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas.
Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns
Maintain assigned work area in a clean and organized manner following written departmental housekeeping policy.
Answer telephone calls as appropriate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/CRCST required. Individuals that were employed prior to requirements will be grandfathered.
Hourly Pay Range: $19.84 - $29.76
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Jul 6, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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About ChristianaCare

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ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, DE, US

Year founded

1888