Supervisor, Central Sterile Service (CSS) Supply - CRCST/CBSPD - Ambulatory Surgery Center Manhasset
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are committed to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. This exciting opportunity is for a Supervisor, Central Sterile Service (CSS) Supply within the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Manhasset. The successful candidate will coordinate decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, and assembly of instruments and supplies dispensed by the Central Sterile Service, adhering to all infection control practices, organizational policies, and industry standards from Joint Commission (JCAHO) and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). This role involves directing departmental flow, making staff assignments, and coordinating equipment and supply needs between the department and procedural areas, ensuring the full scope of departmental function during the assigned shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
- 1- 2 years Central Service or Surgical Processing.
- Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all medical and surgical equipment and supplies within a Hospital setting and the ability to identify items and ensure accuracy against catalog listing of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care.
- Familiarity with a variety of surgical equipment, including but not limited to: dental, optometry/ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, ENT, GYN, cardiology, dermatology, urology, podiatry, and general surgery.
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- 3- 5 years Central Service or Surgical Processing.
Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Acts as the liaison between the Operating Room (OR), the Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) and communicates to staff appropriately so that all priority trays are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures all loaner trays and equipment are processed and ready for scheduled cases.
- Monitors OR, ASU and procedural area schedules to ensure that specific trays are ready for use.
- Directs workflow of the department as necessary.
- Follows proper procedure for biological monitoring of sterilizers as per regulatory and hospital requirements.
- Responsible for daily review, compliance, and maintenance of all sterilization and biological monitoring records.
- Accepts responsibility for the function of the department during the assigned shift.
- Oversees all technicians and is responsible for scheduling and assigning work.
- Communicates all open pending issues and provides a report to the subsequent supervisor or lead.
- Organizes in-service education, orientation, and training of staff.
- Responsible for function of all decontamination and sterilization equipment.
- Trouble shoots, adjusts, and opens services call.
- Follows established protocols to return equipment to service.
- Responsible for the proper identification, functionality, and preparation of surgical instruments for all hospital services.
- Responsible for the processing of patient charge items.
Benefits
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resources groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
