Supervisor Of Sterile Processing - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Supervisor of Sterile Processing to lead the daily operations of the SPD, including scheduling, inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, and instrumentation, with involvement in OR support.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in sterile processing, strong communication and computer skills, and CRCST/CBSPDT certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent; or 4 years of sterile processing experience at HMH.
• Two years of sterile processing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance with JCAHO/NJDOH and safety standards.
• Environmental surveillance including temperature/humidity and logs.
• Infection control and patient safety data management.
• Assist OR with trays and sterile techniques; manage OR loaner trays.
• Lead process improvement and quality initiatives.
• Manage and develop team members; set objectives and coach staff.
• Track and report data; support budgeting and financial metrics.
• Physical duties as required (lift 30 lb+, push/pull 50 lb+).

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Proficient computer skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


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


• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• 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.


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


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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

Licenses And Certifications Required

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

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• Certified SPD Supervisor.

Working Conditions

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

Compensation

Minimum rate of $79,601.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.


• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.


• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.


• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.


• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.


• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.


• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.