Please list other skills that you feel are important for CS managers:
honesty
time management
all-above-very-important
Being able to communicate effectively with technicians/staff
Ability to do presentations in relationship to field of expertise.
None at this time.
Interpersonal skills with other departments and executive leadership
The concern has alwasy been that a manger must be technical in this job,taht is not true. they must be able to lead and provlem solve and get people to work together. the technical skill is second to these skills.
Customer service and recovery skills
problem solving
Great People Skills
Accountability, sense of humor, good listener, empathy.
Ability to interact professionaly with OR and other managers.
Sence of Humor
SURGICAL KNOWLEDGE
Innovation ("Thinking out of the box")
Vision
FLEXIBLE,ABILITY TO CHANGE WITH THE TIMES..
SCREENING OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES
The ability to interpret the OR schedule and it's implication to workload management
care and compassion
Minimum of a BS in Management or HC Adm.
Asset management
Who in a healthcare organization CS managers need to build strong working relationships with. Who in the healthcare organization can help them find the answers to questions they may have such as Infection Control. Service line management in line with
Good understanding of ethical issues.
respect to his/her colleages
Knowledge of CS in every area, New techologies.
cetification, customer service, and tean work
Open to new ideas, understanding but firm in handling employee infractions, knowledgeable in instrumentations/medical devices/surgical procedures, and expert in trouble shooting
Communication between other departments and hospitals.
awareness
A manager should have a feel for the job not just in it for the money.
ability to communicate with upper management
people skills
no comments at this time
Making people accountable. Accountability Measures. Budgeting.
conflict management
Logistics, IT
Correct instrument preparation to go into the washer/disinfector.
Professional Membership to stay abreast of changes.
Technicalunderstanding
Troubleshooting skills
c/s managers training
able to do the job they are managing
PATIENCE
helping out
Anger management, Patient out comes, Patient safety
Ability to listen
CS managers should not be nurses
enoug staff shold be avleble
knowledge of surgical procedures, physician preferences, being active participate on hospital wide committees
ability work with outside departments; ability to communicate what it is we do
mentoring new supervisors, relationships with customers,
Continuing education, problem solving, critical thinking
Multi-tasking various projects
Continuing Education Program
cOMMUNICATION IS THE MOST DIFFICULT AND IMPORTANT.
Crucial conversations skills
the ability to listen to employees
Making schedules that will meet the need of your department.
calm clear management and understanding of all situations
Database management; trend analysis
interdepartmental team work
O.R.KNOWLEDGE
tohear-what-you-are-trysay-
Patience
Inventory management and understanding reimbursement
Team players vs. teamwork, because the CS team already works together; the need for team players, a want and desire to work as a CS tech to further learning and changes within the department; rather than just having a job to pay the bills...motivation!!!!
Hand on show you can do the job and not always depend on the suprevisor
education in the field
Better training and educational opportunities for staff/managers
Being a working manager when the need arises
you have pretty much covered it
Listening
Boces Program to Attract people to this field
Boces Program to Attract people to this field
Computer data management
Being able to manage with in a budget that has been cut by adminstraition and get more done with no increase in staff . Working smarter not harder.
Coordination with OR Staff
The ability to step in a work along side your employees, when there is a need and be willing to do anything that you ask them to do.
Technical skills are also an important aspect of a managerial position. A manager must be able to perform those same technical duties with above average competency; Continuing education: technical and managerial
To be able to jump in and actually DO the job
Multiple languages, English may be the offical language, but if you can't communicate, you didn't get your message across
Ability to research and implement new processes
THE ABILITY TO BE PROACTIVE
physical and mental health of employees and self- alert to burnout and stress symptoms
personable
relationship building with other hospital personnel
must treat fairness to all staff
communication
Mentoring, staff development, reqaed and recognition
They must know how to work in decontam and to work in sterilization in general.
getting involved with what is going on, on a continuous bases
Past work experience in CS
TIME AND SKILLS
inservice on what is going on in your department
all areas are important
Communication
n/a
conmummication between all staff
Able to talk with some since
should be certified
be able to speek english
computer skills
budjet management
productivity management
I believe that the leader to be able to except and accept change with the ability to reassure others that you have it under control
policy and procedure developement
I think you've done a good job of including all the important issues
Ability to interact with staff
TO HAVE A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. WILLING TO WORK LONG HOURS WHEN NEEDED TO GET THINGS IN ORDER AND TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES ON OTHER SHIFTS
To be a hnads on manager. Spending time working in the dept should be mandatory.
Ability to deal with constant change
Sensitivity skills towards employees
public relations
Actual Implementation of these skills
technical, presentation, conceptual, computer
employees understanding the importance of the job they are doing
Certification for themself in there title
Being able to do the work along with the staff.
team building, time management of employees, budget skills,
prioritizing
knowledge of their department
Computer skills.
How to manage the staffs work flow production.
able to work with other departments
education
Continous improvement of knowledge base
Team Work
Computer skills, and email etiquette.
Product knowledge, vendor relationships, continuing education
None
team work with c.s. and o.r
understanding your different employees opinions
supervisors taking responsibility
interpersonal skills area must!
Nerves of Steel
problem solving abillities
None
ABILITY TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMANDS OF STAFF TURNOVER AND FINDING QUALIFIED PERSONEL AND THE TIME TO TRAIN THE NEW NOVIES IN THE DEPRTMENT
xx
Fiscal Responsibility
Self-assurance; Ablility to stand for what is right and correct and not give in to pressure
think out side the box
Motivating
Handing out fair assignments
The ability to do oral presentaions to executive level administrators.
completing some form of higher learning
Standing up for CPD