Sterile Processing Operations Manager - Milwaukee, WI

Overview

Compass Healthcare

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000. Other Forms of Compensation:
Pay Grade: [[]]. 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 Hospital s across its more than 900 hospital partners in 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. Core services include:
Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at

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, assist in staff training and development, and serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments to deliver the highest possible level of service.

• Prioritizes, directs, and coordinates all sterile processing functions and activities
• Interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations as 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 to provide services promptly and efficiently
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as needed; 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

• 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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements,…