Sterile Processing Lead: Operations & Compliance

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead, train, and optimize instrument processing across the department. You will oversee decontamination, sterilization, and inventory, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes staff development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to maintain safe, available tools for patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in a leadership role.
• Minimum two years in sterile processing.
• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, Business, or related field or six years of experience in sterile processing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the work team and ensure policies are followed.
• Monitor inventory and maintain records of instruments and equipment.
• Train staff and identify opportunities to improve sterile processing services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and perform audits.
• Guide audits and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure availability of instruments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, Business, or related field

Registered Central Service Technician Certificate

Tools

Sterile Processing

Regulatory Knowledge Tools

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead, train, and optimize instrument processing across the department. You will oversee decontamination, sterilization, and inventory, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes staff development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to maintain safe, available tools for patient care.