- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
- Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
- Record sterilizer test results.
- Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
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Sterile services technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Sterile services technicians clean and decontaminate equipment used in hospital operating theatres, clinics and wards.
Sterile services technicians typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Sterile services technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
37,301 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Sterile services technician
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38,759 GBP
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33,165 GBP
Average salary for part-time Sterile services technician
Average salary for full-time Sterile services technician
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15,470 GBP
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15,768 GBP
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15,103 GBP
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37,301 GBP
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33,165 GBP
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38,759 GBP
Salary over time for Sterile services technician
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36,231 GBP
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38,218 GBP
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35,625 GBP
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37,421 GBP
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37,730 GBP
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37,669 GBP
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37,301 GBP
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38,361 GBP
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Future outlook for Sterile services technicians
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Sterile services technician. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Sterile services technician interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
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