Sterile Processing Operations Manager - Evenings - New York, NY

Operations Manager - Sterile Processing

Working as an Operations Manager - Sterile Processing, you will be responsible for directing and leading all aspects of the operational needs of the sterile processing department. You will coordinate the tasks of the department associates, as well as assist in staff training and development. You will serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments and deliver the highest possible level of service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes, directs, and coordinates all sterile processing functions and activities
• Interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations as is appropriate to personnel/nursing and medical staff
• Performs duties of Central Supply technician as needed. Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance, and makes recommendations for personnel action
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Coordinates Central Supply/Services with operating room functions and nursing unit/area functions and other user departments in order to provide services promptly and efficiently
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as the need arises; handles and stores these items appropriately
• Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required
• Supervises the requisitioning, sorting, labeling, and issuance of professional equipment
• Coordinates sterilization, assembly, and storage of medical supplies and equipment
• Ensures staff compliance with sterilization techniques, policies, and procedures
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of staff
• Prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and monitors work of the staff to optimize operational service
• Ensures sterilization activities are accurately detailed and participates in the maintenance of department records

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in Central Sterile operations unit or similar work required
• CRCST applicable sterile processing certification required
• Good work ethic, drive, and initiative for quality and customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations with all levels in the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership; experience managing and training hourly staff
• Ability to function appropriately under stressful conditions
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software such as MS Office

Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1465109

Crothall Healthcare

JANELLE C. ALLEN

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