Monmouth County

Sterile Processing Technology

Provided by Medical Career Institute

The Sterile Processing program at Medical Career Institute is based on The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) training requirements and complies with its policies and procedures in preparing students for the certification exam mandated in the State of New Jersey by Department of Health and Senior Services in order to enter the profession. The program prepares graduates to work as a skilled Registered Central Service Technician in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and endoscopy colonoscopy clinics. Essential functions of a Registered Central Service Technician is; to sterilize, package, test and operate medical equipment and surgical instruments, stock and maintain equipment processing rooms, prepare surgical carts with surgical supplies and instrument trays as well as prepare and maintain records and logs associated with medical instruments and equipment.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 712 hours; 29 weeks
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Medical Equipment Preparers

  • Median Salary: $45,280
  • Median Hourly Pay: $21.77
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 70,700
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 6%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 4,000
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Medical Career Institute

Medical Career Institute provides an on-campus classrooms and work-simulated laboratory environment with program–appropriate equipment to further acquaint students with the health care atmosphere that they will encounter in their chosen field of employment specialty. The program offerings at Medical Career Institute are designed for individuals with a wide range of academic preparation and educational needs.

Contact Information
  • info@mcinj.edu
  • 732-695-1190
  • 901 West Park Ave St 201, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
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