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Steris Corporation

Repair Technician

Livonia, MI · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

In this position, you will perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment, primarily in our instrument repair lab in Livonia, MI but occasionally working in a field-based setting ...

FiberTech Medical

Endoscope Repair Technician

Wellington, FL · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

Shop Manager ABOUT US FiberTech Medical's driving force is to provide a full range of flexible endoscope, rigid endoscope and surgical instrument repair, refurbishment and service for medical ...

BPI Medical

Rigid Endoscope Repair Technician

Fife, WA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

About BPI Medical BPI Medical is a leading provider of medical instrument and endoscope repair services. Founded in 1976 in Fife, Washington, we serve hospitals, surgery centers, and health systems ...

BPI Medical

Flexible Endoscopic Repair Technician

Fife, WA · On-site

$25 - $40/hr

About BPI Medical BPI Medical is a leading provider of medical instrument and endoscope repair services. Founded in 1976 in Fife, Washington, we serve hospitals, surgery centers, and health systems ...

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How much do surgical instrument repair jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgical instrument repair in the United States is $23.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a surgical instrument repair?

A Surgical Instrument Repair job involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing surgical instruments to ensure they function properly and meet industry standards. Technicians clean, sharpen, align, and replace parts on instruments used in medical procedures. They work in hospitals, repair centers, or travel to healthcare facilities to perform on-site maintenance. This role requires attention to detail, precision, and knowledge of different surgical tools and their functions. Proper instrument repair helps ensure patient safety and extends the lifespan of medical equipment.

What does a surgical instrument repair technician do?

As a Surgical Instrument Repair technician, your daily responsibilities will often include inspecting, testing, and repairing a wide variety of surgical tools to ensure they meet strict medical standards. You may work on-site at hospitals or in a dedicated repair facility, collaborating closely with surgical and sterile processing staff to identify issues and perform preventive maintenance. Accuracy and documentation are important, as you’ll be expected to track repairs and communicate findings to stakeholders. Over time, you may also be asked to train others or handle more complex instrument systems, offering opportunities to grow your expertise within the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in surgical instrument repair?

To thrive as a Surgical Instrument Repair technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and knowledge of medical device standards, typically supported by relevant technical training or certification. Familiarity with precision tools, calibration equipment, and sterilization systems, as well as certifications like CBET or repair training programs, is highly valued. Problem-solving ability, excellent communication, and a commitment to quality make individuals stand out in this field. These skills are crucial to ensuring repaired instruments are safe, functional, and compliant with healthcare regulations, directly impacting patient care.

How do I get into surgical instrument repair?

To enter surgical instrument repair, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should pursue specialized training or certification in instrument repair or biomedical technology. Gaining experience through apprenticeships or entry-level positions in medical device maintenance helps develop skills in cleaning, sterilization, and repair techniques using specialized tools and equipment.

How to become a certified surgical instrument repair technician?

To become a certified surgical instrument repair technician, individuals typically complete a specialized training program or apprenticeship in surgical instrument repair, often offered by technical schools or industry associations. Certification from organizations such as the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) can enhance job prospects and demonstrate expertise. Relevant skills include knowledge of sterilization, precision repair techniques, and familiarity with surgical instruments and tools.
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Infographic showing various Surgical Instrument Repair job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,665 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Instrument Coordinator,FT,Days

Greenville, SC • On-site

Prisma Health
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Job Summary
Coordinates activities associated with purchasing regarding replacement surgical instruments and implants used within surgical instrumentation sets. Track purchases of instrument orders and communicates with departments on overdue purchases and repairs. Coordinates the surgical instrument repair process, which includes the repair of video scopes and power equipment. Assists the implant coordinator, nursing supervisors/mangers and other OR staff to ensure that our instuments are serving the needs of the operating room. Run missing instrument reports for OR supervisors and for individual service line leaders. Ensures routine instruments are order weekly on the palm hand-held computer. Places reorders in the proper location in instrument storage room. Works with materials services to follow through on instrument and equipment purchases. Must be able to perform the duties of a Sterile Processing Technician.
Accountabilities
  • Coordinates repairs (On site & Off Site) this includes sending instruments to our vendors repair facility. - 15%

  • Orders inventory for commonly used instruments using the Prisma Health inventory system (Palm Ordering System). - 15%

  • Maintains the instrument inventory and set listing on SPM up to date. Assures that bar code labels are assigned to new instruments and sets. - 15%

  • Maintains basic instrument inventory. Organizes instruments in proper location for ease of identification and reordering. - 15%

  • Assists Operating Room Supervisors and Surgical Team Leaders with maintaining and ordering specialized surgical instrumentation for their service line. - 10%

  • Performs the duties of a Senior Sterile Processing Technician, during times of staff shortages. - 5%

  • Helps maintain and monitors department par levels established by department guidelines. Works with manager and coordinators to assure adequate supplies are available for daily departmental activities. - 5%

  • Receives supplies from storeroom and assures items are properly secured in the assigned locations. - 5%

  • Tracks and finds missing instrumentation. If unable to locate, reorders replacements. - 5%

  • Works collaboratively with all levels of the perioperative surgical team. - 5%

  • Assists central processing staff in locating and replacing missing surgical instrumentation so that sets are complete at all times. - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
  • Job related course work beyond high school - Successful completion of a Central Sterile Processing Education Program with certificate.
  • 5 years - Experience working as an operating room or central processing technician. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation required.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
  • STERILE PROCESSOR - CERTIFIED - NCSP
  • Certification from a Sterile Processing certification agency such as IAHCSMM or CBSPD.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
  • Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry
  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
  • Mathematical skills
  • Experience working with various sterilization devices
  • Ability to identify various types of surgical instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization procedures.
  • Knowledge of computers and order entry systems.
  • Certification as a surgical technologist. - Preferred

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10088007 Central Sterile
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