Cleveland Croskey
Laurelton,New York
Summary
Accomplished materials management professional skilled in overseeing surgical supply logistics and maintaining anesthesia equipment. Adept at coordinating vendor partnerships, optimizing inventory systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Materials Manager
North Queens - Surgical Center
Queens, New York
08.2020 - 04.2026
- Oversees the efficient and effective management of the daily activities of the department, ensuring appropriate tech support for the anesthesia activities at the SLR site.
- Maintains inventory of anesthesia supplies and pre-stocks anesthesia machines.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of surgical supplies.
- Retrieves anesthetic medications for Anesthesiologist and Nurse Anesthetist; along with Nurse Anesthetist maintains inventory control.
- Developed and implemented procedures for tracking inventory levels, enhancing visibility and control of anesthesia supplies.
- Initiated purchasing activities with Materials Management and the Corporate Administrator to align supply needs with departmental requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement and supply chain management.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Assists Anesthesiologists in setting up equipment for surgical cases.
- Operated and maintained anesthesia equipment.
- Maintained orderly and stocked specialty anesthesia supply carts, including pediatric and difficult intubation carts, to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Ensures the necessary level of anesthesia OTP (supplies and equipment) is available.
- Transport patients to the operating room, position them on the operating table, and prepare the incision site by washing and Prep.
- Positions patients for regional anesthesia.
- Application of blood pressure cuff, EKG electrodes and pulse oximeter.
- Preparing the Operating Room.
- Set-Up of sterile fields, arrangement of instruments, and ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly.
- Sterilizing and Stocking Equipment: Scrub techs sterilize surgical instruments, gowns, and other necessary supplies, ensuring they are available for the procedure.
- Tests 02 analyzers, changes batteries, replaces membrane and electrode solutions.
- Trained staff on proper handling and storage practices for sensitive materials.
Supervisor/Manager Materials' Management
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Conducted thorough inventory assessments, ensuring accurate stock levels aligned with demand.
- Maintained adequate supply levels throughout hospital to support operational needs.
- Coordinated maintenance of supplies during emergency situations to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- Ensure materials and parts in the supply chain meet the minimum requirements for quality assurance standards.
- Interface directly with all departments in the hospital with regards to materials that have been requested to ascertain specifications and need.
- Arrange for safe transport of equipment and goods used to replenish depleted stock throughout the institute and various off sites.
- Follow established safe practices for receiving hazardous substances.
Material Management Worker
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
07.2007 - 07.2014
- Adhered to established warehouse policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Delivered supplies to nursing units and departments, ensuring timely availability of necessary materials.
- Conducted physical inventories at nursing units for accurate product replenishment.
- The delivery of all oxygen cylinders to nursing units.
- Counted and signed for all merchandise entering the Institute, maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Daily processing of purchase orders, and submission of processed POs to accounting.
Building Service Worker
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
10.2000 - 07.2007
- Executed routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways to uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Follow all infection control practices including hand washing, techniques, standard precautions, and isolation precautions.
- Reported safety hazards promptly to maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards while performing job duties.
- Maintain proficiency in all techniques and equipment used by the Building Services Department.
- Perform all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Building Services Department.
Education
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I -
York College, The City University of New York
06-2012
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II -
York College, The City University of New York
04-2012
Certified System Engineer Diploma -
Computer Career Center
Rego Park, New York06-2000
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Logistics Planning
- Vendor Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory management
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- Network Protocols
- WINS
- Local Area Networks
Timeline
Assistant Materials Manager
North Queens - Surgical Center
08.2020 - 04.2026
Supervisor/Manager Materials' Management
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
07.2014 - 01.2020
Material Management Worker
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
07.2007 - 07.2014
Building Service Worker
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
10.2000 - 07.2007
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I -
York College, The City University of New York
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II -
York College, The City University of New York
Certified System Engineer Diploma -
Computer Career Center