Supervisor, Sterile Processing Department

Valley Health System

Sterile Processing Supervisor overseeing sterilization equipment, protocols, and personnel for Valley Health System hospitals and clinics. Ensuring infection-control compliance and standardized practices.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeParamus • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

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National Central Service Technician CertificationCertified Instrument Specialist (CIS)Five Plus Years of Central Processing ExperienceUnderstanding of AAMI StandardsEffective Customer Relation Skills

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Hard Skills

Central ProcessingSterilization Equipment MonitoringProtocol StandardizationBasic Math SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailTime Management

Soft Skills

Supervisory SkillsAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationCustomer Relations

Certifications & Qualifications

National Central Service Technician CertificationCertified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

Industry Keywords

AAMI StandardsInfection Control CommitteeCentral Service Technician CourseEmergent Situations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities