Sterile Processing Technician-Ambulatory Surgery Center

Overview

If you're looking to be on a team that delivers high-quality patient care in a compassionate, collaborative and dynamic practice, keep reading further to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, sterilizing, organizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment in our ambulatory surgery center to support high-quality orthopaedic surgical care.

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 29 physicians, including 19 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting‑edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient‑centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model.

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We are a community where every team member is expected to embody these values in their daily work by holding themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is welcomed, mistakes become learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated together.

As a member of our team, you'll be expected to contribute ideas, mentor new colleagues, and actively participate in creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.

• Clean, inspect, assemble, wrap, label, and sterilize surgical instruments per established protocols and manufacturer instructions
• Operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and processing equipment; perform biological and chemical monitoring and maintain accurate 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• Maintain inventory levels, inspect sterile items for package integrity, and replace outdated or compromised items
• Keep the central processing area clean, organized, and compliant with infection control and safety standards
• Document instruments loaned to or returned from outside sources; maintain and update instrument tray inventory lists
• Communicate professionally with physicians, clinical staff, and leadership; report safety concerns or equipment issues promptly

• Central Sterile Technician certification is required
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Prior sterile or central sterile processing experience is preferred
• Ambulatory Surgery Center and orthopaedic instrument experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of sterile technique, sterilization processes, infection control, and instrument handling
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization; ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor with co‑workers, physicians, patients, and visitors

OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $26/hour-$31/hour. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Eligible full‑time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

POA is an equal opportunity employer. POA, as a member organization of OrthoNJ, is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions – including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, dismissal from employment, and other personnel matters – without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.