Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$78,769.60 - $102,960.00
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Overview
Organizes and manages the processes of central sterilization and OR Supply/Support to ensure operational efficiency, to adhere to organizational policies and procedures, and to achieve Capital Health (CH) mission to provide quality patient care. Acts as a resource for all departments that provide and perform sterilization within their departments. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Respects and understands the contributions of all team members. Supports management of patient support service area while maintaining smooth and efficient operations. Ensures improvement in practice setting by assuming responsibility of self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serving as a resource and a mentor. Demonstrates leadership in decision-making and problem-solving.
Education: High School diploma or equivalency and five or more years job related and supervisory experience.
Experience: Five years of central sterile or sterile processing experience. Previous supervisory operational experience within sterile processing. CRCST or certified through national sterile processing program recognized by New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
Other Credentials: Central Services Certification in Management, Current Central Services Certification in Management
Knowledge and Skills: Strong background of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment knowledge. Proficient in computer applications such as Word and Excel. Leadership skills, multi-tasking, flexibility, priority-setting skills, knowledge of inventory and purchasing functions helpful.
Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
- Surveys, samples and exercises discretion and judgement when evaluating the work process of employees and systems to ensure quality of practice.
- In collaboration with supervisors, OR educator and OR team leaders, initiates inservices for new products, new procedures, and current techniques. Keeps staff informed of changes to current practices within the industry. Acts as resource and advises all CH staff and departments with sterilization information guidelines.
- Understands, articulates and ensures compliance with AAMI standards and policies and procedures of the organization.
- Performs as a unit leader for quality improvement process. Explores opportunity for improvement which are evidence-based.
- Acts as liaison between OR staff and central sterile processing staff to facilitate and improve work processes. Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among inter- and intra-departmental team members.
- In collaboration with the Director of Perioperative Services, prepares, plans, monitors and executes budgetary standards, for both operational and capital budgets.
- Uses par levels to replenish every day used supplies and equipment needed for the performance of daily operations. Uses par levels to maintain control of inventory items located in the department.
- Oversees department and patient care equipment to ensure its maintenance and periodic inspection by service technicians to ensure safety and use.
- Creates an environment in which professional and personal growth is an expectation.
- Integrates high infection control standards and core values into every day work activities.
- Seeks new knowledge toward progression of professional growth via continuing education or self-development activities.
Frequent physical demands include Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include Sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 15 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Extreme Temperatures, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
