Sterile Processing Director: Lead Operations & Quality

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Director of Sterile Processing responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling activities for surgical and medical supplies. The incumbent manages purchasing, production, and staffing to ensure adequate quantity and quality of patient care items.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, regulatory compliance with JCAHO/NYSDOH, and a focus on infection control and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's preferred.
• Minimum five years in sterile processing or OR with management experience.
• Central Sterile certification required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (IAHCSMM) preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control sterile processing operations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets for supplies and inventory.
• Coordinate with administration and hospital departments for efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO and NYSDOH regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate staff; conduct performance appraisals.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for sterile processing.
• Maintain standards for decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, storage and distribution.
• Establish quality control and infection control standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing/recruiting

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Certifications in sterile processing (CRCS/IAHCSMM)

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Director of Sterile Processing responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling activities for surgical and medical supplies. The incumbent manages purchasing, production, and staffing to ensure adequate quantity and quality of patient care items.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, regulatory compliance with JCAHO/NYSDOH, and a focus on infection control and high-quality service.