Director, Central Sterile Processing in Saratoga Springs, New York at Saratoga Hospital

🌟 Director, Central Sterile Processing

📍 Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

🕒 Employment Type: Full Time

📌 Shift/Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

💼 Department: Central supply

💰 Salary Range: $100,000-130,000/annually based on verified education and experience

💡 About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

🎯 About the Role

The Central Sterile Director provides leadership through planning, organizing, monitoring and evaluating the CSP Department service level to all areas of the hospital, Saratoga Surgery Center, and off-sites as identified. Maintains 24-hour accountability for services provided by the CSP department. The Director displays positive support for the Mission, Vision and Values of Saratoga Hospital.

• Develops and monitors a staffing pattern to ensure optimal care/service and productivity for the department. Responsible for providing leadership to personnel.
• Directs collection, receiving, processing, storing and distributing supplies and equipment to required areas.
• Coordinates all equipment and instrument needs for daily surgical procedures.
• Oversees all sterilization procedures and equipment at the hospital and applicable off-site facilities.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating the CS department’s operations to meet the goals and the needs of the hospital.
• Oversees all sterilization equipment product procurement process and evaluations and trials.
• Prepares and monitors a comprehensive financial plan, annual operating budget and capital budgets within areas of responsibility.
• Proactively identifies and develops a plan to correct budget variances.
• Reviews patient charges for accuracy to ensure accurate input into system for coding and billing processes.
• Provides oversight of surgical services inventory, procurement and management.
• Delegates to materials handler as necessary. Assures availability, validation and cost-effective acquisition of surgical specialty supplies, including coordination of all instrument repair, loaners and vendor equipment.
• Establishes, monitors, and assures that the department has updated written policies, procedures, work schedules, job descriptions, and other necessary documents required for compliance with governing agencies (TJC, AORN, AAMI, SGNA).
• Assures that departmental operations and policies meet hospital safety policies for: equipment, management, life safety, infection control and disasters. Assures ongoing training for staff on the proper handling, use, storage and labeling of all supplies and equipment.

📋 What You Bring

• An Associate's degree required; a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years in a supervisory position in Central Supply
• CS technician certification
• CS Manager certification CBDSPD is preferred.

Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

• Must be able to multi-task while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.

• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.

• Problem solving skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as a team and independently

🙌 Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

🤝 Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

📝 How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow you!