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Rural Staffing Services lists this Supervisor, Sterile Processing opportunity in port townsend, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Supervisor, Sterile Processing
Jefferson Healthcare | Port Townsend, Washington
Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | Non-Exempt Leadership Role
Salary: $67K to $101K, depending on experience
Generous Benefits Package
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This Is More Than a Sterile Processing Supervisor Role
Behind every safe procedure is a team ensuring that each instrument, device, endoscope, and supply is properly processed, available, and ready when needed.
Jefferson Healthcare is seeking an experienced and collaborative Sterile Processing Supervisor to provide day-to-day leadership for Sterile Processing operations, endoscopy reprocessing, and assigned surgical supply activities.
This is a working leadership role for someone who understands the technical demands of sterile processing and also knows how to coach people, improve systems, maintain compliance, and build a strong department culture.
You will work closely with Surgical Services leadership, physicians, procedural teams, clinics, Endoscopy, Infection Prevention, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Biomedical Engineering to help ensure safe, efficient, and dependable patient care.
Why Port Townsend
Port Townsend is a historic Victorian seaport located on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.
It is a community known for its waterfront beauty, vibrant arts scene, local restaurants, maritime heritage, and access to extraordinary outdoor recreation. Hiking, boating, kayaking, cycling, beaches, forests, and mountain views are all part of everyday life here.
The community offers the charm and connection of a smaller town while still providing access to Seattle, Victoria, and Vancouver.
For someone seeking both meaningful work and an exceptional quality of life, Port Townsend offers a place to build a career, put down roots, and feel part of something.
About Jefferson Healthcare
Jefferson Healthcare is a mission-driven public healthcare system serving more than 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County.
The organization includes a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital , six rural health clinics, and a broad range of specialty services.
Jefferson Healthcare is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care close to home. This position plays an important part in that mission by supporting safe surgical care, procedural readiness, infection prevention, and operational excellence.
What You Will Do
As the Sterile Processing Supervisor, you will provide direct supervision and operational leadership for Sterile Processing staff while remaining actively involved in department operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading daily Sterile Processing operations, staffing assignments, workflow priorities, and instrument processing schedules
Supervising and participating in decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and medical devices
Overseeing flexible endoscope cleaning, disinfection, inspection, testing, storage, maintenance, and documentation
Ensuring compliance with manufacturer Instructions for Use, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements
Monitoring sterilization quality assurance activities, including biological and chemical monitoring
Maintaining compliance with AAMI standards, AORN guidelines, SGNA standards, DNV requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Washington State regulations
Managing instrument and surgical supply inventory, PAR levels, purchasing coordination, product rotation, backorders, substitutions, and vendor communication
Coordinating instrument repair, maintenance, replacement, and procurement
Developing orientation, competency, education, and professional development programs
Coaching, mentoring, evaluating, and developing Sterile Processing employees
Conducting competency assessments, performance evaluations, and corrective action when appropriate
Supporting department budgets, resource management, and responsible financial stewardship
Investigating operational concerns and implementing solutions that improve safety, compliance, efficiency, and service
Collaborating across Surgical Services, Endoscopy, Infection Prevention, Supply Chain, clinics, Facilities, and Biomedical Engineering
Maintaining accurate sterilization, quality, competency, inventory, and regulatory records
Performing Sterile Processing Technician duties when needed to support the department
The full position description also emphasizes employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, accreditation readiness, quality improvement, and responsible inventory stewardship.
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician, CRCST , certification
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
At least three years of progressively responsible Sterile Processing experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Experience supervising staff, conducting competency assessments, providing employee education, and managing performance
Working knowledge of AAMI standards, AORN guidelines, SGNA standards, infection prevention principles, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer Instructions for Use
Experience with inventory control, supply chain coordination, purchasing processes, and surgical supply operations
Experience developing and implementing quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with flexible endoscope reprocessing
Certified Instrument Specialist certification
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor certification
Certified Healthcare Leader certification
The Leadership Style That Will Thrive Here
Jefferson Healthcare is looking for a leader who is technically strong, highly dependable, and genuinely invested in people.
You may be a strong fit if you:
Lead with professionalism, accountability, and consistency
Enjoy coaching and developing employees
Communicate effectively with physicians, clinical teams, leaders, and vendors
Can balance competing priorities in a busy procedural environment
Understand that quality, documentation, and compliance are essential to patient safety
Approach problems thoughtfully and follow through on solutions
Value collaboration across departments
Are willing to work alongside your team when operational needs require it
Want to build a high-performing department rather than simply maintain one
Why This Role Matters
Sterile Processing professionals may work behind the scenes, but their impact reaches every patient who enters a procedural or surgical setting.
The decisions made in this department affect:
Patient safety
Infection prevention
Surgical readiness
Physician and staff confidence
Regulatory compliance
Instrument availability
Department efficiency
Employee performance
The overall reliability of patient care
This supervisor will help create the systems, standards, and team culture that allow Surgical Services to operate safely and successfully.
Compensation and Benefits
Jefferson Healthcare offers:
Salary of $67K to $101K, depending on experience
Full-time, non-exempt leadership position
Employer contributions to retirement
Low insurance premiums for individuals and families
A benefits package ranked among the top 1% in Washington State
Generous paid time off
Additional benefits designed to support employees and their families
Individual offers are based on qualifications and experience. Most offers are expected to fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range, with placement above the midpoint reserved for candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the minimum requirements.
A Place to Lead and Belong
This is an opportunity to lead an essential department, develop a committed team, and contribute directly to the safety and strength of a respected rural healthcare organization.
You will be joining a hospital that values patient-centered care, operational excellence, collaboration, and the importance of keeping high-quality healthcare close to home.
At Jefferson Healthcare, your work will matter every day.
How to Apply
Apply through Rural Staffing Services® to receive personal guidance and support throughout the process.
Please submit your resume and include a brief note describing:
Your Sterile Processing leadership experience
Your current certifications
Your experience with endoscopy reprocessing, staff development, quality assurance, or surgical supply operations
What interests you about Jefferson Healthcare and living in Port Townsend
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by RSS for a confidential conversation before being presented to Jefferson Healthcare.
Work Where It Matters.
Built for Rural.
Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Candidates must complete applicable pre-employment screenings in accordance with organizational policy and Washington State law.
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Worksite address
port townsend, WA, 98368, US
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