Supervisor, Sterile Processing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at Kootenai Health

Supervisor Sterile Processing - Evening Shift

Ready to lead the team that keeps surgical care running safely and seamlessly? As our Supervisor of Sterile Processing, you’ll take charge of a vital operation guiding a skilled team through every step of instrument reprocessing, from collection and decontamination to sterilization and distribution.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love leading with purpose, and want to make a real impact behind the scenes of patient care, this is your moment!! Apply today!!!

What you will do!

• Provide internal Sterile Processing support to the Operating Room, nursing units, and specialty procedural areas
• Deliver external support to Kootenai Outpatient Surgery and Kootenai Clinic Physicians
• Oversee department scheduling, staffing, and daily assignments
• Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures
• Partner with leadership on hiring, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Conduct audits and ensure accurate documentation and quality assurance compliance
• Direct instrument repair processes and coordinate replacement purchases
• Support capital equipment planning and procurement
• Oversee and maintain the instrument tracking system for all users
• Participate in meetings, committees, and cross-functional initiatives
• Manage departmental budget and resource allocation
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practices (AAMI, AORN)
• Ensure consistent, reliable attendance and team accountability
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements & Minimum Qualifications

• Education:

  • Associate’s Degree required OR Relevant certification (e.g., Certification in Healthcare Leadership – CHL) or 2 years of related experience may substitute for degree (total of 5 years related experience)

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of sterile processing or related experience required

• Certifications:

  • Central Service Certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required
  • Continuing education and additional certifications strongly encouraged

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of AAMI, AORN, and industry standards
  • Proven leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Experience with quality assurance processes and documentation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools for reporting and documentation
  • Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes healthcare environment

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, Wellhub Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more!

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please 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.

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