CRCST Certified Registered Central Service Technician Certification Exam

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) After earning your CRCST, you’ll process and sterilize surgical instruments daily, serving as the critical link between operating rooms and patient safety. Central service technicians operate autoclaves, manage inventory systems, and track instrument lifecycles—work that directly influences surgical team efficiency and infection control outcomes across hospitals and surgical centers nationwide.