Sterile Processing Operations Manager - Evenings - Brooklyn, 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