Supervisor, Sterile Processing Department, Full Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision discount program

Group term life insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commut-

supplemental voluntary benefits

6 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus is seeking a Central Processing supervisor to oversee staff and coordinate departmental activities across the Valley Health System, including Luckow Pavilion and Valley Medical Group practices. You will assess, standardize and monitor sterilization equipment and practices under the Infection Control committee, and submit regular reports.

Requirements include a high school diploma with college degree preferred, CST course recognized by NJ DOH, National CST

Qualifications

• Five plus years of verifiable Central Processing experience.
• Ability to communicate and write in English.
• Understand and apply AAMI standards in sterilization.
• Supervisory experience and effective problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Central Processing personnel and coordinate department activities.
• Assess, standardize and monitor sterilization equipment, protocols and practices.
• Submit regular reports to the Infection Control Committee.
• Support implementation of new ideas referencing AAMI standards.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

English communication

Customer relations

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

AAMI standards understanding

Education

HS diploma

College degree preferred

CST course NJ recognized

National CST Certification

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

Job description

Position Summary

To supervise Central Processing personnel and coordinate all departmental activities, to assess, standardize and monitor under the auspices of the Infection Control committee all sterilization equipment, protocols and practices across the entire Valley Health System, including hospital, Luckow Pavilion and all Valley Medical Group practices, submits regular reports to the Infection Control Committee.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Central Service Technician course recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health.
• National Central Service Technician Certification required.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required.

Experience

Experience: Five plus years of verifiable Central Processing experience.

Skills

• Must have good hand-eye coordination and basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate and write in English.
• Effective customer relation skills.
• Effective supervisory and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve and follow-through to resolve issues/concerns/problems.
• Ability to use effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergent situations.
• Attentive to details and the ability to perform work accurately, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Understand the AAMI standards and implement new ideas utilizing the standards as a reference.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

• Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
• Pay Range: $35.68 - $44.60 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Company Culture

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you're joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what's right, and always striving to be better together.