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Sterile Processing Technician Training Program

Sterile processing technicians, also called central service technicians, play a critical role in patient care, safety and infection prevention in our hospitals and clinics. Now you can begin a meaningful career as a sterile processing technician at Gundersen and receive free training to become a sterile processing technician.

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Launch your career as a sterile processing technician at Gundersen Health System. You'll receive free career training through our Sterile Processing Technician Training Program – and even earn your Central Services Technician (CRCST) national certification.

When you're hired, you'll start a series of online courses along with self-study course work thru Purdue University. Gain the technical knowledge needed for the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification exam – all at no cost to you.

Your studies will be combined with paid on-the-job training on sterile processes and standards including decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment.

When you pass your exam, you're guaranteed a job at Gundersen where you will make a difference every day.

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A few things you should know

You'll start the Sterile Processing Technician Training Program as soon as you're hired
Take up to 6 months to complete the self-guided online coursework and certification exam
Earn pay during your hands-on training as you learn on the job at Gundersen
You'll be supported by our Central Services team as you learn and grow

My team plays an important role in the processing of surgical instruments, and I take pride in the work that I do. Through this training program and my experiences as a sterile processing technician, I’ve become more knowledgeable about the instruments being used. I hope to use this knowledge to go back to school someday to become a surgical technician.