Become nationally certified in medical equipment sterilization and begin a career in this high-demand healthcare service field, projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2014 to 2024.
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The Central Service Technician (CST) decontaminates, sterilizes, assembles, stores and distributes medical devices and equipment needed for patient care, especially during surgery.
Prepare to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification exam and earn a certificate of completion from LaGuardia.
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CAREER PROFILE
Certified Central Service/Sterile Technicians can work in hospitals or companies, sterilizing equipment in a separate department or working in the operating room. Median pay is $44,230. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Employment of Central Service/Sterile Technicians is projected to grow 15% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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