Sterile Processing Technicians play an essential role in a hospital's surgical environment,
ensuring that all surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned,
assembled, sterilized and maintained to support safe and efficient surgical procedures.
Program graduates will have opportunities to secure full-time-second shift employment
at Brown University Health after successful program completion. Graduates must pass
the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association's Certified Registered Central Service
Technician exam within 1 year of hire.
Healthcare Sterile Processing Technician exam
Learn more about sterile processing from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
(myhspa.org), including watching a video called "What Is Sterile Processing?"
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Prerequisites:
- At least 18 years of age with GED or high school diploma.
- Full immunizations, including evidence of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Must be a Rhode Island resident who is eligible to work in the United States.
- Must have reliable childcare and transportation.
- Must commit to one year of employment at Lifespan if a position is offered.
- See Brown University Health's website for more information on prerequisites.
Cost: Free for those who are accepted into the program, including all books, supplies,
materials and fees for the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association's Certified Registered
Central Service Technician exam.
Time commitment: 34 hours per week for 16 weeks
Contact: TBD
To learn more, please attend an upcoming info session, go to Brown University Health's
Sterile Processing Technician website.
Brown University Health's Sterile Processing Technician