Surgical Technologist

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:

Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the surgical team in providing patient care throughout the operative settings within standards of practice. Must demonstrate ability to handle instrumentation safely while maintaining sterility during OR procedures. Provide assistance with preparing patients, rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedure. Maintain appropriate communication with all team members.

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

• Functions as a first and/or second assistant during the surgical episode, including incision, excision, repair of pathology, and wound closure throughout the perioperative period.

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase.

• Sets up and prepares the Operating Room equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to surgical procedure.

• Maintains sterile and aseptic environment by utilizing appropriate standards of practice and infection control techniques.

• Provides competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice by recognizing safety hazards and initiating appropriate preventive and correction actions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of Surgical Technology.

  • If new to the Surgical Technologist role, without any previous Surgical Technologist experience, hired after 12/28/2020, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military training program (Army, Navy or Air Force). Employees with at least two years previous Surgical Technologist experience do not require certification.

• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous operating room experience.

• Strong time management, computer skills and the ability to multi-task.

• Recent experience related to Orthopedics or Podiatry.

• Previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery.

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.

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