Sterile Processing Director

6 days ago


San Jose, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Director to join our team at Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, California. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of $116,900 - $148,200 per year.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Director will be responsible for managing services and departments in providing patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions. This includes collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and distribution. The successful candidate will also manage the surgical instrument inventory and supplies supporting departmental activities.

Serving as a subject matter expert and resource for product reprocessing needs, the Sterile Processing Director will develop and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. This role requires collaboration with other departments and units to ensure efficient, safe, and effective instrument and equipment availability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise SPD technicians and SPD staff to achieve established operational performance and quality goals
  • Manage all aspects of sterile processing, including collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and distribution
  • Maintain continued education and proficiency in the field of Sterile Processing operations and equipment through education, literature, and seminars
  • Serve as a technical expert regarding product reprocessing, decontamination, and sterilization for the facility
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • Minimum three (3) years experience in an acute or ambulatory-care sterile processing department
  • Minimum one (1) or more years of supervisory experience
  • Minimum one (1) or more years experience in preparing for local, state, and/or federal survey and/or The Joint Commission
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification in Leadership Certification (CHL)
  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
  • Five (5) years experience in an acute-care sterile processing department
About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to offer a market-competitive total rewards package and are committed to pay equity and transparency.



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