Certified Central Sterile Process Technician - Rome, NY
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$22.50 an hour. Open sterile processing technician jobs in New York post a median of $28.49 an hour, the middle half $22.88–$31.21, across 39 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Sterile processing technicians employed in New York earn a median of $27.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Sterile processing technicians in New York: pay by town and employer
What New York requires of a sterile processing technician
Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential (or substantially equivalent), from the New York State Department of Health (Public Health Law section 2824, effective 1 Jan 2015).
- Hospitals and ambulatory-surgery treatment centers may employ a central service technician only if the person passed a nationally accredited exam and holds a recognized credential, with one-year experience and student exemptions. New hires have 18 months from hire to obtain it.
- Staying active: 10 hours of continuing education each year.
Sterile processing technician jobs and requirements in New York
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs
About the job
Rome Health is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician to join our team. This role ensures surgical instruments, devices, and equipment are decontaminated, sterilized, prepared, and packaged for safe patient care. We provide a supportive environment and will train the right candidate to succeed, even if certification is not yet obtained.
Key Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, sterilize, and prepare surgical instruments, devices, and equipment
- Inspect, assemble, and package instruments following established safety protocols
- Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization processes
- Ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
- Participate in flexible scheduling, including on-call, rotating weekends, nights, and holidays
Qualifications
Required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols consistently
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work overtime as needed
- Commitment to safety and patient care
- Certification by IAHCSMM or CBSPD
Why Work at Rome Health
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Chance to grow within a respected healthcare organization
Schedule
- Full-time day shift
- Rotating weekends, nights, holidays, and on-call duty as needed
From Rome Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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