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CertificationsTypically requires certification such as CBSPD or IAHCSMMSame certifications often required
Work EnvironmentHospital sterile processing departments, surgical centersSame as Sterile Processing In
Job ResponsibilitiesCleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instrumentsSame responsibilities, often with more direct patient care support

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Sterile processing technicians play a vital role in healthcare by sterilizing and preparing medical equipment. The job offers steady employment, opportunities for certification, and typically involves working in hospital or surgical settings with standard shifts. It can be a good entry-level healthcare career with potential for advancement into supervisory or specialized roles.

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Getting hired as a sterile processing technician can be competitive, but having relevant certifications, such as the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), and experience with sterilization equipment can improve job prospects. Employers often seek candidates with attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environments.

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There is a strong and growing demand for sterile processing technicians due to the increasing need for sterilization of medical instruments in healthcare facilities. The role requires knowledge of sterilization procedures, use of specialized equipment, and adherence to safety standards, making it a stable career choice with job opportunities across hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers.

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Sterile Processing Supervisor - Central Sterile - Day

WellSpan Health

Lebanon, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description


General Summary
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Central Sterile Processing Department. Ensures the recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments are met. Ensures that the workflow remains consistent and continuous, providing superior customer service.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
  • Provides direct and effective supervision to ensure timely delivery of clean, sterile or High Level Disinfection instrumentation and medical equipment.
  • Maintains, monitors and controls service specific instrumentation and supplies for assigned Operating Room service lines; delegates responsibilities to assigned Sterile Processing Technician I and Technician II staff.
  • Reviews the daily surgical schedule and obtains instruments, supplies and equipment for scheduled and emergent procedures. Reconciles the surgical schedule and instrument/equipment inventory to prioritize instrumentation utilization for case carts.
  • Collaborates with Central Sterile Processing Manager in evaluating change in policies and procedures and implements appropriate systems to accommodate these changes.
  • Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly, notifies manufacturer or medical/instrument repair immediately when malfunctions occur and follows up on recurring issues.
  • Monitors inventory levels to maintain adequate supplies, reduce waste and control costs.
  • Ensures that all externs/students adhere to both departmental and administrative policies and procedures.
  • Monitors, maintains and records all department quality assurance systems activities in accordance with departmental and facility policy, The Joint Commission, DNV, CDC, FDA, ANSI/AAMI, OSHA and DOH regulations.
  • Collaborates with all departments to ensure that appropriate professional standards are consistently applied within both surgery and outpatient care areas.
  • Coordinates service-specific instrumentation procurement with Operating Room Service Line RNs, Sterile Processing Technician I and Technician II staff and the Central Sterile Processing Manager as needed.
  • Maintains the Biological Monitoring System/Records for Instrument Processing and Immediate Use Steam Sterilization Sterilizers used in Perioperative Suite.
  • Performs shift huddles in order to communicate department status with oncoming shift staff members.
  • Performs in a technician capacity as needed.

Common Expectations:
  • Prepares work schedules, assigns tasks, evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Performs work of a similar nature as required.
  • Conducts departmental orientation, training, annual competency testing and educational in-service programs to maintain staff competency levels.
  • Assists management in payroll data entry.
  • Supports continuous improvement of quality and service to ensure goals of excellence in clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrates leadership and collaborative management skills and effective verbal and written communication skills. This includes documentation, verbal or written communication and/or presentation.
  • Meets regularly with management team and staff.
  • Compiles data for and prepares regularly scheduled or special reports, analyses and statements.
  • Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards set forth by applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:
  • 3 years Experience in Central Sterile Processing. Required and
  • Supervisory experience. Required

Licenses:
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required or
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Required and
  • Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred or
  • Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred and
  • Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, leadership and computer skills.
  • Proficiency in transporting and disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy.
  • Must have developed analytical decision making abilities.
  • Must be capable of working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds.
  • Must also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case load.

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 Good Samaritan Hospital
For more than 125 years, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has provided leading-edge inpatient, outpatient, and emergent care to the Lebanon County community. One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital features an award-winning cardiac and vascular center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and a wound care and hyperbaric medicine center, while providing a supportive continuum of care through our extensive WellSpan primary, specialty, ambulatory, and behavioral health care locations within the community. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital is supported by the nearby WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center, Lebanon's first and only integrated cancer center. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital serves as the cornerstone of care for a total population of nearly 142,000 residents living in the rural and urban mix of Lebanon County. A full-service, acute-care hospital, with a 163 licensed bed capacity, admitting approximately 7,000 patients annually. We offer open heart procedures, comprehensive cardiac care, total joint replacements, private labor and delivery birthing suites, robotic surgery, and emergency care.

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