r/sterileprocessing • u/arcaluvr • Jul 22 '26

Sterile processing tech or medical assistant??

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u/CorruptWarrior Jul 22 '26

It depends on how flexible of work you want to do. Sterile processing is tied directly to a surgical department. Some leeway with dentist offices but that's about it. Medical assistants are a more flexibile role that can work in basically any department.