Sterile Processing Operations Manager - Evenings - Brooklyn, NY

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking an Operations Manager - Sterile Processing to direct all aspects of the department's operations. You will coordinate staff, train associates, and serve as liaison between administration and hospital departments to deliver high-quality service.

This role requires strong leadership, CRCST certification, and a proven track record in central sterile settings.

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

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

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & development

Sterile processing

Interdepartmental liaison

Policy interpretation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Crothall Healthcare

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

Pay Grade:10

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 900 hospital partners across 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013. Crothall has more than 32,000 team members, with core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com.

Job Summary

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 may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

Crothall Healthcare