Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice

Job overview

The Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice role is onsite in North Charleston, SC, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is not specified. The apprentice supports the Sterile Processing Department while learning instrument and equipment processing. The role exists to build competency in cleaning, decontaminating, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment under close supervision. It combines approved certification coursework with preceptor-led training and competency validation to prepare the apprentice for the CRCST certification exam.

What you'll do

• Learn and demonstrate competency in cleaning, decontaminating, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment under close supervision
• complete an approved Sterile Processing Technician certification course within 12 weeks
• complete 400 hours of paid preceptor-led training and competency validation within 14 weeks
• pass the CRCST certification exam within six months after completing the required 400 hours.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sterile processing technician apprentice

sterile processing

surgical instruments

decontamination

instrument preparation

certification training

crcst

north charleston sc

musc

monday–friday

7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Entry-level training role; approved certification course and CRCST exam milestones are specified; previous healthcare or environmental services experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.