Director Central Sterile Supply

Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Director Central Sterile Services represents a key member of the Perioperative Services Leadership Team and reports directly to the Vice President of Perioperative Services. The Director is responsible for administrative management, operational efficiencies, financial oversight, regulatory compliance and quality control for the Central Sterile Supply Departments at all sites. The scope of this role reflects leadership accountability for sterile processing and high-level disinfection practices throughout the organization. Organizational leadership supports performance improvement, systems development, quality control, infection prevention, interdisciplinary communication, collaborative team development, adherence to standards of professional behavior and surgeon and staff satisfaction. The Director works with the Perioperative teams to achieve the strategic goals and objective of the organization.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

1. Business Stategy and Implementation
1.1 Contributes to the development of goals and business plan initiatives with the VP of Perioperative Services.
2. Fiscal Management
2.1 Works collaboratively with the VP of Perioperative Services to develop, implement and successfully support the Central Sterile operational and staffing budget targets.
3. Organizational Leadership
3.1 Administratively responsible for the Central Sterile department consistent system-wide development of protocols, procedure manuals, documents, training records, statistical records and all infection control data.
4. Human Resources Management
4.1 Leads and inspires a culturally diverse workforce to support a world class Central Sterile Processing Department.
5. Customer Satisfaction
5.1 Collaborates with Vice President of Perioperative Services to implement a method to measure customer satisfaction and develops customer service standards reflecting excellence consistent with YNHH policy for internal and external customers.
6. Outcomes Management
6.1 Evaluates departmental systems, programs, procedures and activities on a regular basis and makes adjustments as needed to ensure high quality performance and service and efficient daily operations.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated leadership and management with a diverse workforce within Perioperative Services and/or related functional areas, with experience in performance improvement, financial management, materials management, sterile processing, high-level disinfection, infection prevention, budget planning, project planning and maintenance. Must have thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements of DPH, CMS and TJC, and an understanding of professional association standards for areas of responsibility.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be able to independently plan, develop, and implement policies, procedures, processes and programs/services; Strong analytical ability; Leadership skills; Exemplary organizational, verbal/written communication skills; Proven experience and skill in physician and staff relations. Ability to think and function with an organizational perspective; Collaboration and negotiation skills; Ability to engage and motivate a diverse work force in the accomplishment of defined goals and objectives; Working knowledge of software systems that support management decisions; Knowledge and experience with performance improvement principles, tools and techniques.