Sterile Processing Tech (74644)

Join Our Team at North Pointe Surgery Center (NPSC)

North Pointe Surgery Center (NPSC), part of Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL), is dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care in a specialized outpatient setting. With surgery centers located in Lancaster and Lebanon, Pennsylvania, our team works alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons and clinical professionals to help patients get back to the activities and lives they enjoy.

At NPSC, our focus is on delivering high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care in an environment designed specifically for outpatient surgery. Our centers perform a wide range of orthopedic procedures, including total joint replacements, using advanced surgical techniques and technology.

Our commitment to quality and patient safety is reflected in NPSCs Joint Commission certification for outpatient total joint replacement and our longstanding record of successfully meeting the rigorous standards of both The Joint Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. This history of successful surveys reflects the commitment of our entire team to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality environment for our patients and one another.

As part of OAL, NPSC combines the close-knit, collaborative environment of a specialized surgery center with the resources and stability of one of Central Pennsylvanias leading orthopedic organizations. OAL is physician-owned and supported by more than 400 employees across its orthopedic practices and surgery centers.

When you join NPSC, you become part of a team where every role contributes to the patient experience. Whether you work in clinical care, materials management, business operations, or another support function, youll work alongside professionals who value teamwork, quality, safety, and exceptional service.

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 manufacturers instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.

- Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturers 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 physicians 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.

Qualifications

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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