Per Diem Sterile Processing Tech – Ambulatory Surgery

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem role

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (per diem) to clean, inspect, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments in our ambulatory surgery center. You will support orthopaedic care by maintaining sterile processing operations following established protocols.

Requires Central Sterile Technician certification and a high school diploma or GED; prior sterile processing experience is preferred. Per NJ law, compensation ranges from $26 to $31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior sterile processing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, wrap, label, and sterilize instruments per established protocols and manufacturer instructions.
• Operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and processing equipment; perform biological and chemical monitoring and maintain logs.
• Sort and arrange instruments into trays per tray lists; label packages with item name, sterilization date, and expiration date.
• Maintain inventory levels, inspect sterile items for package integrity, and replace outdated items.
• Keep central processing area clean, organized, and compliant with infection control and safety standards.
• Document instruments loaned to or returned from outside sources; maintain instrument tray inventory lists.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, clinical staff, and leadership; report safety concerns promptly.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (per diem) to clean, inspect, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments in our ambulatory surgery center. You will support orthopaedic care by maintaining sterile processing operations following established protocols.

Requires Central Sterile Technician certification and a high school diploma or GED; prior sterile processing experience is preferred. Per NJ law, compensation ranges from $26 to $31 per hour.