Director of Central Sterile Processing Operations and Quality
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 112000 - 170875
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
How you move is why were here.
Now more than ever.
Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...
Now more than ever our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximizethe abundant opportunities for growth and success.
If this describes you then lets talk!
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field you will find HSS an innovative supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full timeWork Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $112000.00 - $170875.00. In addition this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to: scope of role level of experience education accomplishments internal equity budget and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing
About the Role
The Director of Central Sterile provides 24/7 clinical and operational leadership for the Central Sterile Processing Unit ensuring that system-wide initiatives and best practices are embedded into daily operations. This leader standardizes workflows optimizes processes enhances regulatory compliance and drives continuous improvement in support of exceptional patient careevery patient every time.
The Director partners closely with nursing leadership surgeons perioperative services and key stakeholders across the HSS enterprise to advance performance improve reliability and elevate service excellence. This role also leads the development of dashboards tools and data-driven strategies that support institutional goals.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and oversee Central Sterile operations around the clock ensuring alignment with HSSs mission vision and values.
- Standardize processes workflows communication methods and service standards across the department.
- Develop and implement operating systems that improve efficiency quality and performance outcomes.
- Partner with Perioperative Services to design and roll out operational improvements and performance metrics.
Quality Safety & Compliance
- Establish and maintain evidence-based standards for sterile processing and medical device reprocessing.
- Ensure full compliance with Joint Commission AAMI OSHA EPA and institutional regulatory requirements.
- Lead QA/PI initiatives implement corrective actions and utilize data to drive measurable improvement.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to equipment environment and processes.
Relationship Management & Collaboration
- Build strong partnerships with nurse leaders physicians and cross-functional stakeholders to support seamless patient care.
- Promote teamwork communication and collaboration within and across departments.
- Demonstrate strong customer service and responsiveness in all interactions.
Fiscal Responsibility & Resource Management
- Monitor labor equipment and supply utilization to ensure fiscal stewardship and operational sustainability.
- Develop business plans and cost-containment strategies to support institutional priorities.
- Review staffing and resource allocation with leadership to maintain efficiency and high-quality service.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors degree
- CRCST CIS and CHL certifications
- Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience in OR Central Sterile or OR Materials Management
- Progressive leadership or management experience
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
- Computer literacy
Preferred
- 7 years of healthcare experience
- Proficiency with Excel and office productivity tools
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled compassionate reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment Hospital for Special Surgery provides care admits and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age race color creed ethnicity religion national origin culture language physical or mental disability socioeconomic status veteran or military status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law or by accreditation standards.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
HSS is the #1 ranked hospital in the U.S. for orthopedics, #2 for rheumatology, and top-ranked for pediatric orthopedics. Locations in NY, NJ, CT, and FL.
