Central Supply Technician

Interested in sterilization methods, equipment and inventory control, infection control practices, or instrument identification, care, and handling?  This might be the area for you.  

Central Service departments, also known as Central Supply or Sterile Processing, process and distribute sterile and other supplies throughout the medical facility.

There are many ways into this area including formal education in Central Service Technology or employment with training in the area as an instrument room technician or sterile supply technician.

Average Salary Range $17,700 to $26,500 depending on education, training, certification, and experience.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Provides practical knowledge in sterile processing and the distribution of manufactured supplies and equipment

Certification in Healthcare Materiel Management Concepts (CHMMC)
Trains materiel management professionals in strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, waste control, training and storage, and more
 

Working Requirements and Conditions: Must be able to lift 30 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous materials.

For more information regarding education or certification go to the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management web site. http://www.iahcsmm.org