Sterile Processing Ops Lead - Healthcare Executive

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, 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.