How to hire a central supply technician

How to hire a central supply technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step central supply technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a central supply technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new central supply technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the central supply technician you need to hire. Certain central supply technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a central supply technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a central supply technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of central supply technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Central Supply Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Central Supply Technician	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-22
   Warehouse Worker	Warehouse workers are employees assigned to handle tasks inside the company's warehouse. They are in charge of managing the entry and exit of goods inside the warehouse, ensure that the inventory is up-to-date, and check the quality of the goods that are stored... Show more	$12-19
   Warehouse Clerk	A warehouse clerk is an employee responsible for the process of ordered goods while keeping the warehouse well-organized and clean. Warehouse clerks accept company products' deliveries, inspect them for any damages, and store them accordingly in the warehouse... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Sterile Processing
   • Customer Service
   • Infection Control
   • Surgery
   • Surgical Instruments
   • Patient Care Equipment
   • Cleanliness
   • Data Entry
   • Sterilizers
   • Sterrad
   • Autoclaves
   • Medical Equipment
   • Lawson

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   Responsibilities:

   • Cataloge property, maintain property records and manage inventory using PBUSE system.
   • Assist home RN and hospice staff with ADL's.
   • Practice & enforce HIPPA patient privacy guidelines.
   • Order supplies, maintain records and compile information using Microsoft office such as word, excel, and PowerPoint.
   • Reconcile charges for outsource services to ensure patients are billed accurately.
   • Develop PowerPoint presentations that assist in supply management and logistics oversight.

   More central supply technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the central supply technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A central supply technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a central supply technician in Louisiana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level central supply technician. Additionally, a central supply technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average central supply technician salary

   $35,231yearly

   $16.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level central supply technician salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average central supply technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$47,583	$23
   2	Nevada	$39,420	$19
   3	Connecticut	$38,067	$18
   4	Washington	$37,350	$18
   5	Arizona	$36,176	$17
   6	New York	$34,580	$17
   7	Kansas	$34,502	$17
   8	Colorado	$33,547	$16
   9	New Jersey	$33,180	$16
   10	Iowa	$32,146	$15
   11	Texas	$31,950	$15
   12	Nebraska	$31,784	$15
   13	Ohio	$31,509	$15
   14	Illinois	$31,059	$15
   15	Wisconsin	$30,656	$15
   16	North Carolina	$29,614	$14
   17	Florida	$29,276	$14

   Average central supply technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mohawk Valley Health System	$58,352	$28.05
   2	George C. Grape Community Hospital	$55,732	$26.79
   3	City National Bank	$55,237	$26.56
   4	Valley View Hospital	$52,086	$25.04	3
   5	Saratoga Hospital	$49,959	$24.02	1
   6	Queens Health Systems	$48,405	$23.27
   7	UMass Memorial Health	$46,335	$22.28	4
   8	Holzer Health System	$43,047	$20.70
   9	Montage Health	$41,910	$20.15	2
   10	Dignity Health	$40,551	$19.50	25
   11	Carson Tahoe Health	$39,996	$19.23
   12	AHMC Healthcare	$39,946	$19.20	7
   13	P3S	$39,859	$19.16	7
   14	Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan	$39,852	$19.16
   15	Memorial Care Medical Group	$39,637	$19.06
   16	Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center	$39,636	$19.06
   17	Kaiser Permanente	$39,513	$19.00	57
   18	Mount Sinai Health System	$39,157	$18.83	8
   19	Lifespan	$38,709	$18.61
   20	Washington Hospital Healthcare System	$38,244	$18.39

4. Writing a central supply technician job description

   A central supply technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a central supply technician job description:

   Central supply technician job description example

   At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that's both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Sterile Processing Tech on our Central Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Catskill.
   Responsibilities:
   
   Facilitates the activities of the Central Sterile Processing Department, for the purpose of providing sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and service for the care and treatment of patients, utilizing knowledge of aseptic techniques and body mechanics.
   
   At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you'll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
   
   Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Minimum Education: High school diploma, At least one (1) year experience in a sterile processing position is desirable, but not required
   
   Minimum Experience: Sterile Processing certification, basic computer skills, and medical terminology skills
   
   Required Certification/Registration: For staff hired after January 1, 2016,
   
   Central Sterile Technician Certification is required by International Association of Healthcare Central Service
   
   Material Management (IAHCSMM) or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential
   
   administered by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
   
   Must maintain certification. Must complete 10/12 hours of continuing education each year (Jan 1st to Dec 20th)
   
   and be able to provide proof of courses taken that relates to sterile processing.
   
   Physical Requirements: Standing and walking much of the day. Often has to lift and carry supplies and trays weighing up to 25 lbs. and may be called upon to push heavy supply carts through hospital corridors. In addition, performs decontamination, assembly and stocking procedures within the organization.
   
   Working Conditions:
   
   Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
   Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
   Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right central supply technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your central supply technician job on Zippia to find and recruit central supply technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with central supply technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new central supply technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect central supply technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new central supply technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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