Sterile Processing Supervisor - Nights

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Three medical plan choices

Pre-tax savings plans (FSA/HSA)

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program MyHealth Rewards

Family-friendly support

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger, based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead Central Sterile Supply operations and staff. You will ensure compliance with Joint Commission and Department of Health standards while maintaining instrument inventories and workflow efficiency.

This role partners with nursing and surgical teams, directs training programs, and supports patient safety initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Supervise personnel and operations in Central Sterile Supply.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Joint Commission and Department of Health.
• Maintain instrument asset inventory and supply levels.
• Coordinate with departments for staffing and training.
• Oversee sterilization processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees department workflow and staffing.
• Monitors budgets and cost efficiency.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care.
• Collaborates with nursing and surgical teams for instrument needs.
• Maintains records and reports for regulatory audits.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Operations management

Inventory control

Communication skills

Job description

Supervises the operations and personnel of Central Sterile Supply. Maintains departmental compliance with regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission and Department of Health. Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of the Medical Center in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction. The care of the instrumentation used in the operating room, clinic, emergency department and elsewhere in the institution is the responsibility of the Sterile Processing department.

• Supervises the personnel and operations.
• Actively participates in the development of and demonstrates thorough knowledge of the department and system goals and function.
• Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards.
• Monitors these levels for proper utilization.
• Anticipates the availability of appropriate resource materials and personnel needed.
• Identifies, analyzes, interprets and acts on related problems within customer departments, as they pertain to Central Sterile Supply.
• Ensures established procedures and standards of practice are followed for decontamination, cleaning, inspection, processing and sterilization of reusable supplies and equipment.
• Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures, case cart preparation, and equipment.
• Maintains effective communication with appropriate nursing and medical center personnel, as relates to assigned duties.
• Oversees preparation and maintenance of the instrument asset inventory.
• Organizes department activity and workflow appropriately.
• Rounds in the Operating Room and throughout the department each shift to assess what is being utilized and anticipates needs.
• Prioritizes instruments that are needed from preference cards, surgical schedule and emergent and trauma preparedness.
• Assesses and understands the competencies of each member of staff and develops appropriate Performance Improvement program to identify and address weaknesses.
• Maintains sterilization records and related data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs ongoing evaluations of teams, the required services for the surgical suite, inpatient and outpatient units, and equipment and methods.
• Coordinates with hospital maintenance and contractor representatives to assure that all equipment and installations are in proper operating condition.
• Provides a comprehensive department orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on an ongoing basis.
• Assures safe working environment for all employees and visitors, utilizing knowledge of hazardous gases and substances, and environmental conditions.
• Directs all housekeeping activities within the department.
• Supports budget preparation with administrative leadership; operates within budgetary guidelines.
• Monitors operational budget for opportunities for fiscal improvement.
• Coordinates the interviewing of new and replacement employees.
• Assures full compliance with regulatory agency mandates and recommendations.
• Oversees the development and updating of policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the patient safety improvement and management program will be given high priority and will support the program.
• Ensures that sufficient time is available for staff participation in patient safety activities at both the department and organizational level.
• Ensures that staff attends all required patient safety education programs.
• Counsels staff when necessary.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance