Supervisor, Sterile Processing Department

• Supervise Central Processing personnel
• Coordinate all departmental activities
• Assess, standardize, and monitor sterilization equipment, protocols, and practices across the Valley Health System
• Oversee sterilization practices for the hospital, Luckow Pavilion, and Valley Medical Group practices
• Submit regular reports to the Infection Control Committee
• Implement new ideas using AAMI standards as a reference
• Set priorities and respond quickly to emergent situations
• Problem-solve and follow through to resolve issues and concerns

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Central Service Technician course recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health
• National Central Service Technician Certification required
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required
• Five plus years of verifiable Central Processing experience
• Good hand-eye coordination and basic math skills
• Ability to communicate and write in English
• Effective customer relation, supervisory, and analytical skills
• Ability to problem-solve and follow through to resolve issues, concerns, and problems
• Effective time management and ability to set priorities and respond quickly to emergent situations
• Attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately while changing tasks
• Understanding of AAMI standards

Demonstrates expertise in Central Processing and Sterilization practices, with a strong focus on AAMI standards and effective supervisory skills. Capable of problem-solving and managing departmental activities while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

• National Central Service Technician Certification
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
• Five Plus Years of Central Processing Experience
• Understanding of AAMI Standards
• Effective Customer Relation Skills

• Central Processing
• Sterilization Equipment Monitoring
• Protocol Standardization
• Basic Math Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

• Supervisory Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Effective Communication
• Customer Relations

• National Central Service Technician Certification
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

• AAMI Standards
• Infection Control Committee
• Central Service Technician Course
• Emergent Situations