STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Our Sterile Processing Technician Program is held both day and evening. Day classes are held Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Evening classes are held Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Clinical assignments may not coincide with normal school hours or days. Classes missed due to holidays or other scheduled cancellations are made up on assigned Fridays or by extending regular class hours. This in-depth training is a combination of classroom, interactive lab, and externship.

Sterile processing technicians (SPT) play a vital role in helping hospitals, surgeons and other medical professionals keep patients healthy through sterilizing medical instruments and equipment before medical procedures are performed. As a sterile processing technician, you are responsible for sterilizing instrumentation and equipment through a series of steps. Your work is vital as it helps to ensure that patients avoid infections while receiving the medical attention they need. Doctors, nurses and medical professionals use sterilized instruments and equipment every day to perform surgeries and procedures to protect or improve patient health. The sterile processing technician works under the supervision of the Central Sterile Processing and operating room personnel to facilitate a safe and effective patient procedure. 

According to The Atlantic, the healthcare industry is the largest employer in the US. The requirement for sterile processing techs is projected to grow 10% to 14% between 2016 and 2026. Much of this comes down to a rapidly aging Baby Boomer generation. The growth of the entire industry – and the demand for medical instrument preppers – makes this a fantastic career option.