
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech - PA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lancaster, PA
- Job type
- Local
- Profession
- Physician Assistant
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Weekly
- $1,170
- Yearly (full-time)
- $60,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $29.25/hour — 52% below the median for Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania ($61.09/hour).
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania right now
- 80 open Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania from 3 agencies, 9 of them in Lancaster.
- Pay in these listings: $19.50 – $107/hour, median $39.29/hour.
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Pennsylvania: $61.09/hour ($127,067/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($52.75/hour across 49 jobs).
Job description
Sterile Processing Technician – Hospital Contract in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Experienced Sterile Processing Technician wanted for an overnight hospital contract in Lancaster, PA. Join an on-site central sterile team and support safe, high-quality surgical care using orthopedic and neurological instrument expertise. This 13-week sterile processing job offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.
Sterile Processing Job Details
- Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician / Central Sterile Technician
- Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a welcoming community known for its historic charm, vibrant downtown, and convenient access to local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital; on-site
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130–$1,210
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekends and Holidays: Not required
Sterile Processing Technician Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile Technician, or SPD Technician
- Current sterile processing certification required
- Demonstrated expertise with orthopedic and neurological surgical instrument sets
- Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy during overnight sterile processing operations
- Travel experience is highly preferred
Sterile Processing Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment
- Process approximately 20–25 instrument trays per shift, depending on tray complexity
- Maintain an average production pace of approximately 3–4 trays per hour, based on complexity
- Support orthopedic and neurological surgical instrumentation needs
- Use the Sonar tracking system to accurately document and monitor instrument activity
- Prioritize workflow during peak decontamination and preparation-and-pack periods
- Follow infection prevention, sterilization, quality assurance, and department safety procedures
Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician contract opportunity in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and join a hospital team supporting essential surgical services.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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