Sterile Processing Tech

Join Our Team at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL)

At Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL), we’re more than just a medical practice—we’re a trusted part of the community. For generations, families across Central Pennsylvania have turned to us for expert orthopedic care delivered with compassion, innovation, and integrity.

With five convenient locations—Lancaster, Willow Street, Manheim (at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex), Lebanon, and Ephrata—OAL offers a dynamic and patient-centered work environment. We’re proud to be consistently recognized for our cutting-edge technology, advanced procedures, and warm, professional staff. Our team includes not only leading orthopedic physicians and surgeons, but also dedicated professionals across clinical and administrative roles who make exceptional care possible every day.

OAL is privately owned by our surgeons and supported by a team of 400+ employees who share a commitment to excellence. At our Lancaster and Lebanon campuses, we operate our own outpatient orthopedic surgery center—NPSC—where we perform a wide range of surgeries, including total joint replacements, using the most advanced techniques available.

When you join OAL, you're joining a respected organization where your work makes a difference. Whether you’re clinical, clerical, or somewhere in between, we offer a culture of collaboration, opportunity, and purpose—all in service of helping people live stronger, healthier lives.

Summary/Objective:

The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) will be responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.

• Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.

• Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.

• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.

• Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.

• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.

• Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.

• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.

• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.

• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

• One of the following certifications is required:

  • Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT)

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification

  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than one year of sterile processing experience.

• Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft® PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

• Excellent communication skills.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

At OAL and its affiliated organizations, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other legally protected category is strictly prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We actively engage in affirmative action initiatives to recruit, hire, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance:

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