Supervisor - Sterile Processing Technician
010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs

Work Environment

• The Sterile Processing Department is a large area that houses supplies, patient equipment and automated equipment. The hazards that exist are: burns (from steam sterilizers), potential exposure to a substance that is toxic to humans, equipment noise, potential exposure to blood and body fluids, punctures from sharp instruments on contaminated scalpels/needles, lifting of heavy objects and occasional exhaust fumes.

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Non Clinical – Access to patient demographics/insurance information – Level 1

Staff Supervised

• 4 - Sterile Processing Tech I

• 7 - Sterile Processing Tech II

• Sterile Processing Inventory Coordinator

• Provides overall training and orientation for new staff

• Evaluates employee performance in accordance with established work standards and conducts evaluations

• Provides educational inservices for all staff

• Monitors staff compliance of all department policies, procedures, service delivery standards, and counsels and disciplines staff.

• Interviews and recommends the hiring of new personnel

• Prepares payroll

• Reviews and maintains sterilization documents

• Investigates customer problems and ensures resolution

• Monitors Performance Improvement indicators

• Follows recommended practices and guidelines for sterilization (Steam, Ethylene Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide) mandated by AAMI, CDC, AORN,OSHA, DEC, EPA, Niosh and the FDA

• Maintains Microsystem (Instrument tracking system)

• Performs all duties of a SPD Tech I, SPD tech II, and Inventory Coordinator

• Assist in developing or revising department policies and procedures and performance improvement plans

• Assists with capital and operating budget preparation

• May assume additional responsibilities, as requested

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2 years' experience as a Sterile Processing Technician I

Preferred:

• Associates Degree

• Inventory management business experience

• Operating room experience

• Previous supervisory experience

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

#IND1

UHS is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our Sterile Processing Department at Wilson Medical Center. In this key leadership role, you will oversee departmental staff and ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments, supplies, and equipment essential to patient care. Join a team committed to delivering high quality care and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.