Sterile Processing Manager - Central Sterile - Day

WellSpan Health; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and support, Daily

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Central Supply Supervisor at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. The role oversees sterile and non-sterile supply activities, staff supervision, inventory management, and budget adherence within the central supply department.

Responsibilities include sterilization oversight, equipment handling, requisitioning, staff development, and policy implementation to support hospital operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience required and 3 years supervisory experience required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Directs the requisitioning, sorting, labeling and issuing of professional equipment.
• Develops and manages department budget and ensures operations stay within budget.
• Creates policies and procedures for inventory control and issuance of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates and integrates services with other departments and system-wide functions.
• Establishes and maintains safety, infection control standards and staff training.

Skills

Supervisory

Inventory control

Staff training

Budget management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Job Description

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday, Day shift hours

General Summary

Oversees the activities of the hospital's central supply personnel regarding stocking and furnishing of sterile and nonsterile supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Establishes and oversees methods for preparing, handling and storing sterile equipment and materials.
• Directs the requisitioning, sorting, labeling and issuing of professional equipment.
• Recommends staffing levels, selects and assigns staff, evaluates performance, evaluates/tests competencies (as applicable), provides orientation, training and continuing education of staff, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Develops and recommends department/entity operating budget and ensures that department/entity operates within budget.
• Creates policies and procedures for inventory control and issuance of supplies and equipments.
• Coordinates and integrates services within the department/service line/entity, with other departments/service lines/entities, and with the System's primary functions. Participates in the selection of outside services (if needed).
• Develops, establishes and implements goals, objectives, and policies and procedures for department/service line/entity operation, and which guide and support the provision of the department/service line/entity's services.
• Establishes and maintains department/entity safety, environmental and/or infection control standards.
• Continuously assesses and improves the department/service line/entity/System's performance. Maintains appropriate quality control/assessment programs (if applicable).
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports. Prepares periodic reports for top management, as required.
• Recommends sufficient space and other resources required by the department/service line/entity.

Common Expectations

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Maintains inventory records and submits requisitions to ensure that adequate supply levels are kept on hand.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associates Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years Relevant experience Required and
• 3 years Supervisory experience Required

Licenses

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.