Supervisor - Central Sterile Processing

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Erie, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Cleaning Equipment, Clinical Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Diversity, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Operations, Operations Management, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Publications, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety/Work Safety, Sterilization, Support Documentation, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Erie, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

UPMC Hamot, a Magnet®-designated facility located in Erie, PA, is hiring a Supervisor to join our Central Processing team!

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM-11:00 PM No holidays or weekends!

Apply today to join this team of life-changers!

Certified & Experienced (1+ year Central Sterile Processing Technician hires are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment (limited-time enhanced offering!) $5,000 for certified technicians (2-year commitment)

Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC

Job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Job Overview

The Supervisor coordinates daily operations within the Central Processing department and ensures all instrument and equipment processing-cleaning/decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution-is completed efficiently and accurately. This role also provides supervision to staff and serves as a resource for resolving service issues and answering customer questions.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms. • Documents thoroughly to support caregiver communication. • Applies critical thinking to assess clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs. • Aligns daily work with organizational and professional goals to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. • Builds compassionate, healing relationships with colleagues and patients. • Shares innovations and knowledge through presentations, posters, and publications. • Utilizes performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environment. • Integrates research and best practices into daily work and shares improvements across units. • Collaborates to reduce surgical instrument errors and streamline same-day instrument processing. • Builds strong teams through mentoring and positive communication. • Coaches peers on cultural diversity and addresses workplace issues like horizontal violence. • Models accountability for time management, safe work hours, and healthy lifestyles. • Plans and completes professional development activities. • Coordinates educational opportunities to maintain staff certifications. • Mentors and educates others, positively impacting patients, peers, and the healthcare team. • Shares expertise beyond the clinical unit to support broader team development.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent.

3 years of experience in central sterile processing. 2 years supervisory or team leader experience required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Act 34

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.

To connect, simply send an email to valencickp@upmc.edu, and we'll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

About the Company

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center