What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Sterile Processing position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
Overview
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
What You Can Expect:
Supervises the activities of personnel who stock and issue sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. Oversees the preparation, sterilization, and distribution of equipment needed for patient care. Maintains inventory records and submits requisitions for replacement stock.
- Provides day-to-day oversight of the unit/department(s) assigned.
- Provides leadership, guidance, counseling and continuing education to staff.
- Responsible to develop, coach, mentor, and assess performance of staff.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment.
- Works collaboratively with Operating Room to resolve issues.
- Works with staff to promote resolution of conflicts and counsels staff when sterile processing standards are not met.
- Assists with coordination of schedule to ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving problems within established policies and practices. Serves as expert and resource to staff.
- Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements.
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels and records.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 3 years relevant experience
- Licenses/Certifications: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through HSPA or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech) through CBSPD
What’s in it for you
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
