Supervisor, Sterile Processing - Full Time

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed.

With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.

It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Supervisor of Sterile Processing is responsible for the day to day operation of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

Duties include scheduling employees, ordering stock, maintaining productivity and infection control data, overseeing tray assembly and case carts.

Requires detailed knowledge of surgical instrumentation, decontamination, sterilization and processing.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Supervisor, Sterile Processing Hackensack Meridian Health includes :

1. Regulatory Compliance : Maintains department standards to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO / NJDOH).

Maintains a safe environment by strict adherence to established safety principles and practice, including but not limited to : universal precautions, electrical hazards, hazardous waste, positioning, and aseptic technique.

Is able to provide correct response to each situation in a timely, efficient and calm manner.

2. Environmental Surveillance : Reviews and monitors daily environmental surveillance such as temperature and humidity, medical waste disposal, sterilization logs and other duties as assigned.

Surveillance is performed on a daily basis and acceptable level is maintained.

3. Infection Control / Patient Safety : Participates on Infection Control Committee, Patient Safety Committee. Responsible for maintaining data regarding infection control (biologicals and testing) as well as patient safety data.

4. Operating Room (OR) Assistance : Functions as retractor / scope holder in OR as needed. Performs all duties as expected and maintains sterile technique.

Communicates pertinent surgical case information and actual or potential problems to the SPD and OR staff. Addresses timely and accurate changes involving the OR Loaner Trays needed for specific cases.

Reports any delays encountered. Ensures OR has trays required for all scheduled cases.

5. Process Improvement / Quality : Responsible for the improvement process of quality patient care. Improve job performance, and / or create new opportunities.

Participates and implements unit / department PI activities.

6. People Management : Manages and / or assists in the recruitment, development and supervision of team members. Creates and sustains an environment that fosters team member engagement.

Establishes clear objectives tied to department and / or organizational strategic goals. Coaches, counsels and evaluates performance of direct reports.

7. Data Management and Analytics : Track, analyze, and report on relevant data and metrics as needed and / or requested.

Develop, recommend and / or implement actions or process improvements as appropriate.

8. Financial Management : Involved in the development and / or management of budget for assigned areas. Regularly monitors relevant key financial indicators and performance metrics, modifying business activities where needed in response to changing financial situations.

9. Other duties and / or projects as assigned.

10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and / or GED equivalent programs; or a minimum of 4 years of total experience in sterile processing at HMH may be accepted.

2. Two (2) years of experience in sterile processing.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

4. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and / or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required :

1. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).

Licenses and Certifications Preferred :

1. Certified SPD Supervisor.

Working Conditions :

Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of length of shift.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!