Supervisor Sterile Processing
Kootenai Health is hiring for a Sterile Processing Supervisor to join our dynamic team!
It is a Monday – Friday full time, exempt position, evening shift 3:00pm – 11:30pm.
To be considered for this role, you will need to have 3 years in Sterile Processing with an AA and a Central Service Certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), required.
As the Sterile Processing Supervisor, you will oversee 26 (in conjunction with the day shift supervisor) employees for the provision of surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions including collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution. Our ideal candidate will bring a maturity and positive attitude to the team. A commitment of holding the team accountable and keeping your staff motivated. You will also prioritize, high productivity within the team such as monitoring breaks and social time.
What you will do:
Provide internal Sterile Processing support for the Operating Room, nursing units, and specialty procedural areas Provide external support for Kootenai Outpatient Surgery and Kootenai Clinic Physicians Oversee department schedule and direct staffing/daily assignments, writes new/updates policies and procedures Collaborate with Manager for hiring, disciplining, and terminating of employees Perform audits and document as necessary Assure QA documentation is complete Direct instrument repair process and order of replacement instruments Assist with capital purchases Oversee instrument tracking system for all users Attend meetings and committees Manages departmental budget
What you will bring:
Associate’s degree required; relevant certification, such as Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL), or 2 years related experience may be accepted in lieu of an Associate’s degree Continuing education and certification following hire strongly encouraged Minimum 3 years’ related experience required in addition to education requirement ( 5 years total) Central Service Certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required Familiar with AAMI & AORN recommended Practices and Standards and other industry standards and best practices Has knowledge of and can use office suite programs to create documents and spreadsheets as needed
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please contact Lindsay Buchanan at 208-625-4424 or email lbuchanan@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.