Sterile Processing Technician Career Guide and Counseling

Question: How much would a sterile processing technician make in Albany, NY? I have an interview coming up.? I have a BS Biology.

Answer: If the employer has a website go to the career/employment section and search through the jobs listed until you find that position. They sometimes include a salary range for each position. You can also try http://www.salary.com. Use the Salary Wizard. Are you a certified technician?

Question: What is the median wage of a sterile processing technician in Nashville, TN?

Answer: http://www.salarywizard.com or try the salary calculator at kforce.com those should help you

Question: community college course for central sterile processing technican? I'm interested in taking a community college course for central sterile processing technician. However in my area, there aren't many jobs for that. Any part of the USA where those type of jobs are plentiful?

Answer: Try researching areas that have several or large hospital/health centers, since that is where you are most likely to find a job. Do you have any other health care training? Because that is an added plus (for ex, surgical tech or nurse or medical billing) or a more appealing career choice for your area. Good luck.

Question: is a STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN a good career choice? Does anybody have some info on the position? I'm considering taking the program at a local college and I was just wondering if anyone knows an average yearly salary and if its a in demand job right now. Thanks

Answer: A website for more info: http://www.sterileprocessing.org

Question: What should I expect as a Sterile Processing Technician? Hello. I am considering pursuing sterile processing as a career, however I have some concerns. I used to work as a vet tech and I often cleaned and sterilized veterinary surgical instruments. Animal blood and other fluids do not bother me and I enjoyed sterilizing and packaging the instruments, but I do have a history of fainting at the sight of human blood. I am wondering if a hospital sterile processing tech really comes into contact with large amounts of human blood and tissue. I enjoy cleaning instruments but am afraid of being handed buckets filled with human blood or other material. I am considering this career because I have an interest in a 'non-clinical' (no patient contact) medical career. I also enjoy detail oriented, sort of skilled trade work where I can basically be left alone to do my work. Secondly, I am wondering what kind of work flexibility there is in this career. I run a small part time business from home and am wanting to find a long term, part time job. I am open to various hours but would really like to only work 15-20 hrs a week. I would prefer days but realize that may not be possible.

Answer: Ignore the first answerer about the $10/hour. I am a nurse and my daughter started working for Kaiser Permanente (hospital) as a Sterile Processing Tech. I and her pay was over $20/hour. It is as excellent job especially if you are interested in pursuing a career as a surgical tech. or OR nurse. I suggest you go to a school that is providing a course in Sterile Processing and complete it because many hospitals are requiring these techs. to be educated, have at least 6 months experience, and to be certified. You have to pay for the exam through CBSPD, Inc and when you pass you receive an authentic card and certifcation that is good for 5 years. Depending on who you work for, if you become certified... your pay increases and you become a "Certified Sterile Processing Tech. II." As far as the actual job goes, it is NOT simply sterilizing instruments. You learn how to operate washers/decontaminators/ and sterilizers. You learn about alot of chemicals and the use of PPE (personal protective equipment) You do lots of wrapping, assembly of major and minor instruments sets/trays, peel packing, stocking the OR exchange cart. Some Sterile Processing depts. reprocess endoscopes, cameras, anesthesia scopes, cables, etc. You will deliver sterile instuments and pick up dirty ones. Physically you should have good stamina, be able to lift and push (pretty) heavy objects, and you should also be able to work in a fast pace environment. YES if you are working in Decontam.... you will encounter lots of blood, tissue, bone, secretions, chemicals (iodine, betadine, etc) but it should never come in contact with you because you wear scrubs, hair nets, masks, gowns, and heavy duty gloves. It is a very exciting job with alot of promise. Hospitals have 3 shifts days/evenings/ and nights. *Remember if you work evenings you get a night shift differential* Again my daughter started as an ON-CALL employee but she always worked between 32- 40 hours a week. It depends on the hospital, the management, and your experience ( it usually it takes about 3 months to train someone new in this dept.) I hope this helped and was not long!! Good Luck to you.

Question: Sterile processing Technician? I need to know a link/website with all the information on this Course. Also were can I take this Course in British Columbia in the Lower mainland

Answer: Do you go to school? Ask your careers adviser! Do you know someone who is one? Ask them where they did the course then contact that institution. Contact local hospitals and see if they can help you (maybe put you through to the appropriate section in that hospital). Local pathology labs may be able to give you advice too. Hope this helps.

Question: abouthow much do sterile processing technicians make a year?

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Question: Sterile process technician? Is it a good field

Answer: I work in a OR as a Scud nurse. The job you are taking about can be OK but the pay is not great. You will be dealing with dirty instruments all day. The place I work is a 40 room OR and we have a need for people to do this job all the time. We run 24/7 and have staff 365 days a year. If you are willing to work it can be fun putting pans of instruments back together listening to your jam and talking with your coworkers.

Question: New career change, where to begin? I'm interested in a career as a Sterile Processing Technician, but I'm not sure where to begin. I'm looking for general information about the field and education.

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Question: What certificate program should I take to get good job? Since some colleges offer certificate programs in different fields what good jobs could a person get with a certificate from college? Clerical Bookkeeping, Office Support, Medical Insurance Specialist, Child Care Assistant, Computer Aided Design, Computer Service Technician, Kitchen and Bath Design, Medical Receptionist, Medical Transcriptionist, Patient Care Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, Microsoft Networking, Computer Software Applications, Comuter Networking Administration, Computer Programming, Legal Secretary Medical Secretary, Administrative Assistant/Executive Secretary, Communication Technology, of these certificate programs offered at a local college, which program should I take that has the best job opportunities? What are some good paying jobs that only requires a certificiate? Also, is there room to advance in a field with just a certificate? Thanks in advance for responses. I just wanted to know others opinions besides my own.

Answer: Of all these certificates, I did not see Medical Coder. This job required alot of studying to get the certificates, the more you have, the more marketable you are. Coders work for 1) themselves, 2) in nursing homes, 3) hospitals 4) Dr's offices, and many other places. Coders "code" the medical treatment given. If the paperwork submitted isn't coded properly, Medicare and insurance companies don't pay or reimburse the facility. This work has to be done manually, a computer cannot pick out everything that is to be charged. Dr. offices typically contract this out to facilities to to private individuals. Look into this. Lots of room for advancement, flexibility to move around, and maybe someday, start your own coding company. Good luck Bill