ST 9000
Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician
Gain industry certification as a Sterile Processing Technician and ultimately work in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics and other healthcare facilities.
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If you are the spouse of an Active Duty Service Member, you may be eligible for up to $4,000 of financial assistance from the Department of Defense – distributed in increments of up to $2,000 per fiscal year. This scholarship grant encourages spouses of military personnel to pursue education, training, licenses, certificates and degrees leading to employment in portable career fields. MedCerts offers MyCAA-approved programs, all of which can be accessed anywhere, anytime. Our certification programs lead to jobs that are in-demand and portable, both of which are important to military families.
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MedCerts is an approved provider of the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance (CA) Programs. This grant funding is designed to augment your skills, prepare for advancements, as well as help transition into civilian careers through credential training. Our CA enrollment team is made up entirely of Military Vets to help you choose a program that’s right for you.
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Why MedCerts?
We’ve helped over 10,000 military students earn the qualifications they need to start a new career. We’re here for your success.
Fully Online
Access online textbooks, video instruction, workbooks and course schedules – wherever you are now…and wherever you might be tomorrow.
Flexible
You have access to your online program and resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work on your schedule.
One-on-One Support
You’ll have a personalized enrollment counselor and student advisor for guidance throughout your program.
Job Placement Support
After certification, MedCerts provides career tools including resume writing, interview prep and job placement support.
All Included Pricing
MedCerts covers the cost of national certification exams, books and other materials to make sure your education is at no cost to you.
Short Term
With most programs ranging from 3 to 6 months, you can be certified and in a new career faster than traditional schools and training programs.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
A Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician receives, documents, packages, sterilizes, stores, and/or issues instruments, equipment, and supplies for patient care. In addition to the sterile processing responsibilities, the technician must also be able to assist in the care of patients of all ages before, during, and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team. The technician maintains patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality, and complies with legal aspects of patient care. The technician complies with sterilization standards for handling sharp or contaminated instruments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
- Sterilize medical equipment and instruments
- Support the needs of the surgeon
- Clean, decontaminate and disinfection
- Documentation and records management
- Distinguish preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative duties
What You’ll Learn – ST 9000 Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician
The Surgical/Sterile Processing Tech program is ideal for individuals who are meticulous and who desire to be part of a highly skilled team in a growing field. To be successful, individuals must be able to work in stressful and emergency situations. They must be able to act quickly and accurately, and work well with other people. Because of the physical requirements of the job, techs must generally have strong manual dexterity and physical stamina.
The standard for performance in the operating room is set high, and there is little to no tolerance for careless mistakes or inattentiveness. Surgical Technologists, along with all other operating room personnel, must be able to learn to manage stress and thrive within these expectations. While much of this is gained from experience, solid organizational skills are required from day one. The surgical technologist must be able to remain focused and attentive to details. Above all, teamwork and professionalism are an absolute must.
This program is designed for those that might be new to the field, or for experienced hospital/surgical staff seeking a career change, upskilling, (re)certification, or higher earning power. Because every hospital or surgical center in the U.S. has a need for this role, there are ample opportunities in most geographic areas.
This program prepares students for the TS-C exam, issued through the NCCT. This program contains a clinical requirement to complete national certification. The clinical requirement consists of case documentation which requires a minimum of 125 surgical cases including a minimum of 30 scrubs in general surgery (with a mximum of 50) and a minimum of 75 scrubs in at least 3 (three) of the following areas [Gynecology; Obstetrics; Otorhinolaryngology 5; Genitourinary; Thoracic; Plastic/Reconstructive; Cardiovascular; Ophthalmology; Other; Neurosurgery; Peripheral Vascular]. At least 90 of the 125 cases must be 1st scrub cases. MedCerts students must complete these clinical hours before attempting to take the Tech in Surgery – Certified national certification exam issued through the NCCT. Students enrolling through an Employer or Academic Sponsored program are not required to complete clinical elements before attempting the certification exam.
Students will also be prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam, through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) to earn Sterile Processing Technician certification.
While MedCerts does not guarantee clinical placement, we offer resources and a clinical team is available to support students from the very beginning of your program.
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These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard. Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs
Program Details
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Employer/Clinical Sponsorship – Applicants to these programs MUST provide verification that an Employer or Clinical Site has agreed to accept the applicant in efforts to fulfill “surgical case” requirements required for Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification before enrollment. With this Sponsorship, the student must be guaranteed to perform a minimum of required surgical cases during the term of enrollment or immediately upon completion of their Medcerts program.
- The MedCerts Student Clinical Site Information Form must be submitted to MedCerts prior to enrollment.
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- Career Services Advisor
- Completed Case Documentation – including a minimum of 125 surgical cases – required for full TS-C national certification, issued through the NCCT
- Students not enrolled in an employer-sponsored program must complete this clinical requirement before attempting the TS-C national certification exam.
Career Outlook
Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
potential
Tuition Cost
- Interest rates from 0-12%
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
Disclaimers
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate pre-requisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
