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Hospital Central Service
Overview
Hospital Central Service technology involves providing service support for
patient care in a hospital setting. This occupation provides an entry-level
opportunity to begin a career in healthcare.
A Central Service technician's responsibilities include:
- providing vital patient-care services support in a healthcare facility
- knowing all of the tools used in an operating room
- sterilizing
and packaging instruments used during surgery
- decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing and distributing
medical devices and supplies used in patient care
Manual dexterity is an essential skill needed by technicians. Tasks must
be performed quickly and proficiently, especially when handling instruments.
Technicians use written and verbal communication
skills to interact with nurses, surgical technologists and the surgical
support team in order to provide the best possible patient care.
Most employment opportunities are available in hospitals,
outpatient surgicenters and clinics.
Program Certificate
- Certificate of Completion in Hospital Central Service Technology
Employment Outlook
In Arizona, Hospital Service Technician positions are
expected to increase 10% or more in the next 10 years. Hospital Service
Technicians earn an hourly range of $7.32 to $21.41 for an annual salary
range of $15,226 to $44,533.
