STEPHEN T. SMALL
CONTACT
Sewell NJ 08080
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PROFILE
Employed six years as the corporate manager of a Central Processing Department encompassing a health system campus made up of 3 hospitals Managed a staff of 57 while keeping within strict budgetary guidelines; in charge of Central Processing Capital Budget as part of Surgical Services Coordinated purchase of Stryker video integration throughout hospital system Worked closely with vendors to purchase needed machinery (i.e. sterilizers, washers, surgical equipment) as well as operating room equipment SKILLS
ORGANIZED
DEPENDABLE
PROACTIVE/PROGRESSIVE
STRONG WORK ETHIC
EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED SURGICAL INSTITUTE, Sewell NJ
2021- PRESENT
Purchasing / Contract Compliance / Supply Chain / Implant Ordering Good rapport and communicator with nursing staff and administration Established a par level system within surgical center 2015 - 2021
Central Processing Department / Sterile Supply / Surgical Technologist Involved in infection control and day-to-day operations of operating room KENNEDY UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS, Cherry Hill NJ
2009 - 2015
Corporate Manager – Central Processing
Responsibilities Included budgeting as well as scheduling of shared staff between the 3 facilities in the health system. Required daily monitoring of O.R. Schedule. Kronos time management. Par Level management
Vendor communication daily. Quality control & purchasing. Budget Analysis KENNEDY UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS,
American Endoscopy-Contractor, Nashville TN
2005 – 2009
Laparoscopic Surgery Manager
Evaluated laparoscopic equipment and supplies and presented to physicians for use in Operating Room
Managed strict budget and coordinated needed supplies METHODIST HOSPITAL, Philadelphia PA
1994 - 2005
Central Processing Department – Store Room Attendant Dual position required strong communication skills along with developing and maintaining a positive rapport with staff throughout the hospital Prepared instrument trays needed for surgical procedures Set Par levels for operating room and various departments throughout hospital. EDUCATION
Purdue University
1994
Central Processing, Philadelphia PA
CRCST (Certified Registered Central
Service Technician since 1994)
COMMITTEES &
AFFILIATIONS
Value Analysis – Nursing
Value Analysis – Surgical Services
Surgical Services Management
Team
Infection Control Committee
IAHCSMM – (Intl. Assoc. of
Healthcare Central Service Material
Mgmt.) – Board Member 2014-
2015
MACSA Mid-Atlantic Central
Service Association – Board
Member/President 2009-2016