Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
VA
VCA Animal Hospitals
Central Sterilization Technician
Career Insights for Sterile Processing Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New York data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$49,603 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
The Central Sterilization Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, sterile, and efficient surgical environment. This position is responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, and organization of surgical instruments and suites, as well as supporting inventory management within the surgical department. Salary range $19-$21 based on experience. Maintain a rigorous and consistent cleaning schedule for the surgical suite Decontaminate and thoroughly clean operating rooms and equipment after procedures Clean surgical instruments using proper sterilization techniques Prepare and assemble surgical packs for sterilization Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, including gas sterilizers and autoclaves Perform weekly maintenance and cleaning of the autoclave and ultrasonic scaler Ensure all surgical equipment is properly functioning and report any issues promptly Conduct regular inventory audits and order supplies as needed for the surgical department Maintain appropriate stock levels of surgical supplies in pack areas and surgical suites Other Job Responsibilities Patient restraint for bandage changes, catheter placement, etc. Crosstrain in assisting with patient pre-surgical preparations and other duties pertaining to surgical service operation such as pre-op appointments and post- op discharges If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.