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Central Service Technician

Central service technicians, also called sterile processing technicians or central service (CS) professionals, play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies. The central service department of a health care facility is the hub of all activity surrounding supplies and equipment needed for surgery and patient care.

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  • To become a central service technician you need a high school diploma (or equivalent) and you need to complete a central service technician program. Program lengths vary, but are typically between four to eight months in length. You may need to pass a standardized test for certification as well.

  • Hospitals

  • Surgical Centers

  • 9-12 months

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