Kootenai Health

Supervisor Sterile Processing

Position Summary:

Directs and oversees employees for the provision of surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions including collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Provides internal Sterile Processing support for the Operating Room, nursing units, and specialty procedural areas
• Provides external support for Kootenai Outpatient Surgery and Kootenai Clinic Physicians
• Oversees department schedule and directs staffing/daily assignments, writes new/updates policies and procedures
• Collaborates with Manager for hiring, disciplining, and terminating of employees
• Performs audits and documents as necessary
• Assures QA documentation is complete
• Directs instrument repair process and order of replacement instruments
• Assists with capital purchases
• Oversees instrument tracking system for all users
• Attends meetings and committees
• Manages departmental budget
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates 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
• 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

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

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! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@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.