Supervisor Central Sterile

Crouse Health Supervisor, Central Sterile

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We have combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs. Crouses Sterile Reprocessing team is hiring a Supervisor, Central Sterile.

Works under the direct supervision of the department Manager and is responsible for the staffing in Sterile Reprocessing; the assignment of work and observation of these activities; enforces policies and procedures as written; participates in the educational activities in the department; maintains the area by controlling the inventory of supplies, operation of equipment and the updating of programs; performs tasks as appropriate in a customer-focused environment; performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range: $68,000 plus, based on education and experience. Available Schedule(s): Full-time, 3:00pm 11:30pm.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Attends and actively participates in hospital or medical performance improvement councils and committees as requested.
• Proactively communicates with staff and keeps them informed on a regular basis or as needed; updates staff regarding policy changes in specialized areas.
• Develops and utilizes department policy statements, scope of service, quality indicators and updates; revises as necessary.
• Performs staff management functions related to employee selection, on-boarding/orientation, coaching/development, staffing, work assignments, performance management and goal alignment as guided by hospital policy and procedures and collective bargaining unit agreement (when applicable).
• Delegates work assignments to employees on a daily basis, identifies priorities based on the immediate needs of the area and adjusts assignments in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Oversees special projects; implements revisions or instrument trays, carts, preventative maintenance programs and departmental procedures.

Supervisor Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree in a medical or business field preferred.
• Graduate of Sterile Processing Technician program.
• Certificate in Sterile Processing as a Technician required.
• Certification with the certifying agency must be maintained throughout their employment at Crouse Hospital, re-certifying as required and in accordance with the certifying agency guidelines.
• Five (5) years experience as a central service technician with some exposure in all areas of the department.
• Supervisory Level experience in a Sterile Processing Department, preferred.

Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K. Company paid life insurance. Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities. Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers. YMCA Subsidy program.