Supervisor Central Sterile supply

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Senior Sterile Services Technician for a Full Time, first shift role in Suffolk, VA! Hours are primarily from 7A or 8A to 3PM or 4P Monday to Friday. No dedicated call schedule but would be expected to be avaialbel for staff call outs as needed. Duties include: Staff assignments, validation checks, OR coordination's, staff supervision and support, assisting vendors with required tray needs. The Senior Central Sterile Services Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care. This position operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards. Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel. Ensure compliance with all established local and federal health and safety regulations. The Senior Central Sterile Services Technician functions as a preceptor and educator for new team members. The senior technician provides educational support to team members through hands on training, orientation and serves as a subject matter expert in sterile services. Senior Technician manages work allocations for peers within the department. About the department: Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with opportunities to assist in Obstetrics as needed. The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Sterile Services includes a tenured 12-member team with an experienced leadership team in place.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required
BLS within 90 days of hire Required
Unexpired Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required
3 years of related experience required
Ability to transition between tasks efficiently required
Team work and communication skills required

Nice To Haves

EVS, Acute hospital experience or Hospital inventory experience, preferred.
Previous supervisor or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff assignments
Validation checks
OR coordination's
Staff supervision and support
Assisting vendors with required tray needs
Decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care
Operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards
Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel
Ensure compliance with all established local and federal health and safety regulations
Functions as a preceptor and educator for new team members
Provides educational support to team members through hands on training, orientation and serves as a subject matter expert in sterile services
Manages work allocations for peers within the department

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met