Sterile Processing Supervisor - Full Time, Second Shift, Sterile Processing Department

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor of Sterile Processing to coordinate and facilitate shift operations and services for our customers.

The role oversees quality control of sterile processing, diagnoses technical issues, and manages surgical instruments while leading staff and assisting with HR tasks. The supervisor conducts staff training, interviews applicants, and handles performance management for direct reports, with Monday–Friday 3p–11p and weekend call

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate assigned shift operations and services for customers.
• Oversee quality control in sterile processing, troubleshoot technical problems, and manage surgical instruments.
• Lead staff, assist department manager with HR tasks including planning, team building, and performance management.
• Conduct staff training and development; interview applicants and handle disciplinary actions for directs reports.

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details

The Supervisor of Sterile Processing has responsibility for coordinating and facilitating assigned shift operations and services provided to our customers. The Supervisor assists with coordination and oversight of work and work assignments for staff processing, distributing sterile materials, and/or Case Cart. They have responsibility in overseeing quality control in the sterile processing department including diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems and the management of surgical instruments. The Supervisor demonstrates the Jefferson leadership philosophy, leads a staff and assists the department manager with human resources, including staff planning, team building and performance management that fosters excellence and teamwork. The Supervisor maintains a high level of internal visibility in the supervision of the department and is responsible for assisting with staff training and development. The Supervisor interviews job applicants, has direct reports, completes annual performance appraisals for direct reports and handles disciplinary actions for directs reports as appropriate. Monday - Friday: 3p - 11p. Weekend call required.

Job Description Summary

The Supervisor of Sterile Processing has responsibility for coordinating and facilitating assigned shift operations and services provided to our customers. The Supervisor assists with coordination and oversight of work and work assignments for staff processing, distributing sterile materials, and/or Case Cart. They have responsibility in overseeing quality control in the sterile processing department including diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems and the management of surgical instruments. The Supervisor demonstrates the Jefferson leadership philosophy, leads a staff and assists the department manager with human resources, including staff planning, team building and performance management that fosters excellence and teamwork. The Supervisor maintains a high level of internal visibility in the supervision of the department and is responsible for assisting with staff training and development. The Supervisor interviews job applicants, has direct reports, completes annual performance appraisals for direct reports and handles disciplinary actions for directs reports as appropriate. Monday - Friday: 3p - 11p. Weekend call required.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.