Assistant Director-Kimmel Pavilion SPD-Day Shift (35 Hours)

NYU Langone Hospitals; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 117,107 - 143,634; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospitals is looking for an Assistant Director for the Kimmel Pavilion SPD on the Day Shift (35 hours per week). The role involves managing all operations of the Sterile Processing Department, including compliance with regulatory standards and oversight of department policies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, certification as a Registered Central Service Technician, and a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience. The salary range is between $117,107.95 and $143,634.50 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-care related field or combination of education and experience.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician by IAHCSMM or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all operations of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Develop, implement and monitor departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation of instrument and tray standardization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Financial performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Position Summary

Assistant Director-Kimmel Pavilion SPD-Day Shift (35 Hours). Responsible for directing all operations of the Sterile Processing Department. Assures quality of processing and sterilization by managing personnel, material resources, and finances of the unit and satellite areas. Ensures management and staff provide the highest quality sterile and high-level disinfected instrumentation, supplies and equipment in compliance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements and recommended practices from AAMI and AORN. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results. Manages department safety and risk management. Monitors and reports compliance with sterilization and high-level disinfection mandatory testing processes in the medical center and satellite areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Partners with senior leadership and perioperative leadership to set department strategy and measurable performance-based goals.
• Creates and demonstrates knowledge of department policies & procedures regarding sterilization/high-level-disinfection and consistently articulates same to staff, management, nursing, and physicians.
• Oversees the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and HLD of all reusable instrumentation in the medical facility and satellite areas.
• Maintains awareness of current regulatory requirements. Ensures department policies and procedures are in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Develops, implements and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizational goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
• Maintains and oversees policies and procedures for emergency situations and downtime.
• Participates in organizational committees including Perioperative Management Committee, Infection Prevention and Control Committee, and SPD/OR Regulatory Committee.
• Works closely with the Infection Prevention Department to establish, implement, and maintain infection control standards.
• Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce cost and improve quality of care/service.
• Oversees the implementation and maintenance of instrument and tray standardization across all services and satellite locations.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ensures adequate supply of appropriate departmental equipment is available and properly maintained.
• Conducts weekly quality assurance audits of the data that validates all parameters including IFUs, biological testing, sterilization parameters, and task productivity timings.
• Assists IT department in day-to-day operational support, implementation and upgrades of hardware, software, applications and network.
• Directly supervises managers and educators of the department.
• Determines appropriate staffing patterns for the department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train and maintain competency and documentation of all sterile processing department staff.
• Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations and employee issues.
• When indicated, implements the hospital disciplinary process in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Collaborates with clinical and hospital managers and educators to assure staff competency and compliance with practices and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health‑care related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician by IAHCSMM or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience.

Required Licenses

Central Sterile tech (HSPA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 5 years of CSPD experience.
• CIS certification.
• CHL certification.
• Prior experience in Lean Six Sigma or industrial engineering.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with inventory control and supplies.
• Experience with instrument tracking system.
• Experience with data analysis and presentation skills.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

Salary

The salary range for the role is $117,107.95 - $143,634.50 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses or incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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