Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Rochester, NY

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Avani Healthcare Staffing

Sterile Processing Tech - Rochester, NY / $1,480.00 Weekly Gross

Sterile Processing Technician Rochester, NY 13 Weeks contract Shift - 08 hour nights 40 hours per week/5 days in a week $37.00 - hourly rate $48.00 - OT rate $1,480.00 weekly gross includes $800.00...

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SP Tech - Sterile Processing

  • National Staffing Solutions
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Details of the SP Tech - Sterile Processing opening in Rochester, NY: Anticipated Start Date: 06/22/2026 Anticipated Pay Range: $1069.2 - $1234.8 Work Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital Anticipated...

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Travel - Sterile Processing Tech - Rochester - New York

  • Gifted Healthcare
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Sterile Processing Techs (SPT) clean, decontaminate, and sterilize general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes in accordance with the Manufacturers Instructions...

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Sterile Processing Technician

  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments....

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Sterile Processing Unit - Sterile Processing Tech

  • Trusted Health
  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago

Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)) CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor) BLS (Basic Life Support) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Certified Endoscope Reprocessor, Certified...

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Cert Sterile Processing tech senior

  • 105 Unity Hospital of Rochester
  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Sterile Processing Expertise: Applies advanced skills in decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical equipment across the hospital and affiliates...

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Cert Sterile Processing tech senior

  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (6 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 12 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Sterile Processing Expertise : Applies advanced skills in decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical equipment across the hospital and...

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Tech - Sterile Processing Tech Jobs in Rochester, NY

  • White Glove Placement
  • Rochester, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 20 days ago

Job Location: Rochester, NY Shift: 5x8.0 Start Date: 05/25/2026 Assignment Length: 13 Weeks Job ID: 801713 Estimated Weekly Pay: $1226 Minimum Requirements: Benefits: Medical and dental insurance...

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Sterile Processing Tech

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Rochester, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 21 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Sterile Processing Tech Shift: Mids / 3p-11p, 8x5, 40 hrs per week Duration: 13 Weeks Weekends, holidays, on call/callback per unit needs Requirements: Minimum...

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Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician SPT

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Rochester, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 21 days ago

THE POSITION: Certified Sterile Processing Technicians operate the sterilizing equipment such as the autoclave that sterilizes equipment, gloves, and needles....

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Sterile Processing Tech

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Rochester, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 21 days ago

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

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Travel Sterile Processing Tech

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Sterile Processing Techs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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SMH Allied Sterile Processing Tech - Evenings

  • RCM Healthcare Services
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Position number: 325966 Position: Technician Specialty/ Unit Type: Sterile Processing Tech | Sterile Processing Technician Shift posted for job: 8 Shifts Needed: Evenings Weekly Gross Pay $: 1109.68...

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Rochester, NY

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in Rochester, NY offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
27.9%
Associate's Degree
22.4%
Bachelor's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
19.6%
Master's Degree
4.2%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in Rochester, NY
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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