Supervisor, Sterile Processing

NY United Health Services • Johnson City, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

At United Health Services, Every Connection Matters—join a team where your commitment to continuous monitoring help safeguard patient outcomes every day. New career opportunity for Supervisor, Sterile Processing at Wilson Medical Center! The Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations and personnel of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of supplies, instruments, and equipment critical to patient care. If you’re a leader who values precision, accountability, and collaboration—and want to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care—we encourage you to join our team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years' experience as a Sterile Processing Technician I
• Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree
• Inventory management business experience
• Operating room experience
• Previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily departmental operations and staff
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
• Overseeing sterilization, decontamination, and cleaning processes
• Maintaining and enforcing departmental policies and procedures
• Supporting organizational initiatives and continuous quality improvement efforts
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Flexible plan options and coverage tiers.
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• PTO starts accruing from day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan and company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Access to financial advisors.
• Up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• 24/7 EAP counseling.
• Virtual mental health support.
• Food pantry.
• PTO donation program.
• Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• Access to 100,000+ online courses.
• Leadership programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical ladders.
• Internal mobility.
• Continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED