Supervisor Sterile Processing Tech (Full-Time, Evenings)

Job Title: Supervisor Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Sterile Processing Dept

Location: Rochester General Hospital (RGH) - 1425 Portland Avenue Rochester NY 14621

Hours per week: 40 Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday Evenings 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Summary

This is a working supervisor position reporting to the manager of the Sterile Processing Center (SPC). Responsibilities include planning organizing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of SPC the care preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments equipment and supplies. Serves as a key contact and resource for Operating Room questions and issues. Ensures adherence to The Joint Commission (TJC) and State Board of Health regulations. Supervises daily activities of assigned staff.

Required Qualifications

• CRCST certification (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 15 months of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician

• Minimum one (1) year of Supervisory experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Sterile Processing department ensuring the timely decontamination sterilization assembly storage and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory accreditation hospital and quality standards related to sterile processing and infection prevention.

• Monitor workflow identify opportunities for process improvement and implement operational efficiencies to support surgical services.

• Maintain instrument and equipment readiness by coordinating repairs replacements inventory levels and supply management while supporting cost control initiatives.

• Provide day-to-day leadership to Sterile Processing staff including scheduling coaching training performance feedback and assisting with recruitment and employee development.

• Foster effective communication and collaboration with Operating Room staff Nursing Infection Prevention Engineering Environmental Services and other key stakeholders to support patient care.

• Support quality assurance and patient safety initiatives by maintaining sterilization records monitoring departmental quality metrics and promoting a safe compliant work environment.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.