Massage Therapist vs Sterile Processing Technician
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Massage Therapist
$58,200 typical, a year
Most Massage Therapists earn $52,000 to $93,600 a year.
From 661 postings that list pay
2,260 open jobs now
Sterile Processing Technician
$54,100 typical, a year
Most Sterile Processing Technicians earn $47,500 to $65,000 a year.
From 211 postings that list pay
1,905 open jobs now
Sterile Processing Technician salaries Sterile Processing Technician jobs
Massage Therapists typically earn about $4,200 more a year than Sterile Processing Technicians.
What each one does
Massage Therapist
- Perform massage therapy services and treatments for clients.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment room.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and concerns.
- Educate clients on the benefits of massage and wellness.
- Promote and sell spa services and retail products.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of client care.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Sterile Processing Technician
- Clean and disinfect surgical instruments and medical equipment according to protocols.
- Inspect instruments for functionality, cleanliness, and damage before sterilization.
- Assemble surgical trays and instrument sets for procedures.
- Operate sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and washer-disinfectors.
- Maintain accurate sterilization logs and inventory records.
- Follow infection control and safety guidelines consistently.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Massage Therapist
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
More common in Massage Therapist postings
- Licensed Massage Therapist 9 in 10 postings
- Stone Massage 2 in 10 postings
- Bodywork Therapy 2 in 10 postings
- International Certificate in Massage 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- Swedish 1 in 10 postings
- Cupping 1 in 20 postings
- State License 1 in 20 postings
- Remedial Massage 1 in 20 postings
Sterile Processing Technician
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 5 in 10 postings
More common in Sterile Processing Technician postings
- Sterile Processing 9 in 10 postings
- CRCST Certification 5 in 10 postings
- Laboratory Decontamination 3 in 10 postings
- Surgical Instrument Preparation 2 in 10 postings
- Medical Decontamination 2 in 10 postings
- Infection Control 2 in 10 postings
- Medical Terminology 1 in 10 postings
- Operating Room Instrumentation 1 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Massage Therapist
Massage therapist
Atrium HospitalityPay not stated Concord, NCCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeLicensed Massage TherapistMASSAGE THERAPIST-Hotel Spa
SycuanPay not stated Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of AmericaCPR CertificationLicensed Massage Therapist- Pay not stated Riverside, California, United States of AmericaStone MassagePhysiologyLymphatic DrainageRetail SalesGuest Service +2
Sterile Processing Technician
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Health PlansPay not stated Richland, WA, United States OnsiteSterile ProcessingSurgical Instrument PreparationDirect Patient CareSterile Processing Technician, Second Shift
Valleyhealthlink$18.96 - $25.59/hr Employer statedWinchester, VACustomer ServiceCRCST CertificationSterile ProcessingInfection Control
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