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Supervisor Sterile ProcessingPosition Summary:The role involves direct oversight of sterilization and reprocessing operations, ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized for safe use across a healthcare system. It supports both internal hospital departments and external clinic/surgical sites. This is a mid-to-senior level supervisory role ideal for someone with strong experience in sterile processing, leadership capabilities, and a focus on quality control and compliance. The position emphasizes a blend of technical knowledge, team management, and administrative responsibility.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Roles: Provide reprocessing support for operating rooms, nursing units, outpatient surgery centers, and physician clinics.Leadership & Administration:Oversee daily operations, staffing, and scheduling.Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.Participate in hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.Quality Assurance:Conduct and document audits.Ensure QA documentation is maintained.Equipment & Instrumentation:Manage repair and replacement of instruments.Assist in capital equipment purchases.Oversee instrument tracking systems.Budget & Compliance:Maintain departmental budget.Attend relevant meetings/committees.Ensure compliance with industry standards (AAMI, AORN).Other: Expected to be dependable and capable of meeting the age-specific needs of patient units served. QualificationsEducation: 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 degreeCertification:Central Service Certification (HSPA), specifically CRCST is ntinuing education encouraged post-hire.Experience:Minimum of 3 years in sterile processing reqired in addition to education requirementSkills:Proficiency with Microsoft Office (spreadsheets, documents).Familiarity with industry standards and best practices (AAMI, AORN).Working Conditions:Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbsMust be able to maintain a standing position Typical equipment used in a clinical jobMust be able to reach arms above or below shoulder heightMust be able to stoop, crouch, or bendExposure 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 moreRobust and interactive employee referral programAnd much moreIf 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 Lindsay Buchanan at lbuchanan@ or HR Front Desk at 208-###-#### or email careers@ 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.#KHHP25