
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech - PA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lancaster, PA
- Job type
- Local
- Profession
- Physician Assistant
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 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 | Lancaster, PA
Apply for a Sterile Processing Technician hospital contract in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, supporting high-volume surgical services and specialized orthopedic and neurological instrumentation. This 13-week, on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced sterile processing professional seeking a Central Pennsylvania healthcare job.
Sterile Processing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130–$1,210
- Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital sterile processing department
- Schedule: 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8.5 hours
- Hours per Week: 40
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Position Type: Local, on-site contract
Sterile Processing Technician Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Tech
- Current sterile processing certification required
- Demonstrated experience processing orthopedic and neurological instrumentation
- Strong knowledge of decontamination, instrument preparation, packaging, sterilization, and instrument distribution workflows
- Travel sterile processing experience highly preferred
- Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy in a high-volume hospital environment
Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities
- Complete sterile processing activities across decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and case cart support areas
- Process approximately 20–25 instrument trays per shift, depending on tray complexity
- Maintain an expected productivity level of approximately 3–4 trays per hour, based on complexity
- Apply specialized knowledge when handling orthopedic and neurological trays and surgical instruments
- Support peak workflow periods, including afternoon decontamination and evening preparation and packaging
- Ensure instruments and trays are processed accurately and in accordance with department procedures and patient safety standards
- Track productivity using the department’s electronic monitoring system
Join a welcoming hospital team in Lancaster, PA, a vibrant Central Pennsylvania community with convenient access to the surrounding region. Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician contract opportunity.
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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