Back to Careers
Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
178
Avg Houston Wage
$18

Career Overview

Sterile Technicians use specialized equipment to thoroughly clean surgical equipment. They are also responsible of keeping inventory and checking equipment.

As a sterile technician, you are able to enter the field after a short term program without it affecting your wallet too much. You will often work independently and interact with different medical departments.

Interested in this career path?

There are 3 Training Programs available for this career path

View Training Programs

3 Locations

6 Sessions1 Enrolling now
Map of training session locations
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 1
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 2
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 3

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Physical strength

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$18 - $19/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$29 - $29/hr

Training Programs in Certified Sterile Processing Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

View All Training Programs
Sterile Processing Technician
College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 178Wage: $18-$29/hr
Duration 4-12 weeks
requires financial documentsBackground checkrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Sterile Processing Technician
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 178Wage: $18-$29/hr
Duration 4-12 weeks
Drug testBackground checkrequires high school diploma or equivalency
View Training Programs