Sterile Processing Technology Technician Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use in operating rooms and other medical and surgical facilities. Includes instruction in sterilization; infection control; decontamination; and surgical instrumentation processing, distribution, and record-keeping. Is Sterile Processing Technology Technician the right major for you?
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Sterile Processing Technology Technician Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$41,310

Median Hourly Wage

$19.86*

Total Employed Nationally

92,260


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.