A New Sterile Processing Program Is Launching in Iowa: What the Job Is and How to Get Started
NICC in Iowa has launched a sterile processing technician program. Here is what the job involves and how to compare training options.
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CRCST, CSPDT, CIS and CHL: Which Sterile Processing Certification Do You Need First?
Four sterile processing certifications get compared in a recent CASRAI article. Here is what each one means and which one a beginner should start with.
CRCST Certification Explained: Hours, Exam, and Renewal for Beginners
Thinking about sterile processing? Here is a plain-language look at the CRCST certification: the hands-on hours, the exam, and how renewal works.
Why Re-Cleaning Surgical Instruments Matters, and How Evidence-Based Bundles Can Reduce It
A new hospital study reports that an evidence-based bundle cut re-cleaning of surgical instruments. Here is what that means if you're considering sterile processing.
The EtO Sterilization Dilemma: What Sterile Processing Techs Should Know
ECRI is highlighting the ethylene oxide sterilization dilemma. Here is what EtO is, why it is debated, and what it means for sterile processing work.
FDA Clears a New Sterilization Tray System: What It Means for Sterile Processing Work
The FDA cleared Mastel Surgical's SteriBest sterilization tray system. Here is what that means for the people who prepare surgical instruments.
Sterile Processing Training Is Growing: What the Job Is and How to Start
A Houston college is training students for sterile processing careers. Here is what the job involves and how to choose a path into it.
Sterile Processing Technician Resume for Career Changers
Lead with your certification status, then list sterilizer types, tray assembly, and tracking systems. Career changers can use the skeleton inside.