Sterile Processing Lead — Training, Compliance & Ops

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and disinfection of instruments. You will coordinate staff, maintain records, and guide audits to ensure safe, compliant processing.

You will train and mentor team members, optimize inventory, and collaborate with units to ensure instrument availability while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in sterile processing and operations.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and audits.
• Knowledge of instrument inventory and decontamination processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily sterile processing activities and staff.
• Audit compliance with regulations and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor staff and identify training opportunities to improve services.
• Manage instrument inventory, records, and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate collaboration with departments to ensure instrument availability.
• Oversee safety and regulatory records and reporting.

Skills

Ambiguity Management

Attention to Detail

Business Knowledge

Communication

Constructive Feedback

Critical Thinking

Cross-Group Collaboration

Decision Making

Dependability

DEI Support

Results Driven

Facilitation Skills

Healthcare Industry

Influencing Others

Integrity

Leadership

Learning & Recall

Organizational Savvy

Problem Solving

Learning & Recall

Strategic Thinking

Team Building

Teamwork

Topic-Specific Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Health Care Administration

Tools

Sterile Processing

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and disinfection of instruments. You will coordinate staff, maintain records, and guide audits to ensure safe, compliant processing.

You will train and mentor team members, optimize inventory, and collaborate with units to ensure instrument availability while meeting regulatory requirements.