Sterile Processing OR Materials & Supply Supervisor

• Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
• Department: SH Surgical Services Administration
• Position Type: Full Time

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon! Video: Working at Salem Health

Your Role With Us:

The Sterile Processing OR Materials and Supply Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Surgical Services Supply Coordinators, ensuring appropriate staffing and efficient materials sourcing and management. Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary departmental administrator of QSight and acting as the departmental liaison for the health system's materials management inventory system (currently Allscripts).
• Demonstrating LEAN organizational principles, supervising the development of standard work for departmental positions, and promoting employee engagement.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of surgical services, supplies, and ordering processes.
• Interfacing with all levels of OR and Surgical Services Management to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability within the supply acquisition process.
• Ensuring product availability and timely receipt of materials and supplies through proficient sourcing practices.
• Supervising the analysis of product needs and fiscal impacts of changes/substitutions, and working with the department to establish metrics for setting and maintaining appropriate par levels.
• Serving on relevant industry committees within the organization to stay informed about new products and industry standards.

Background/Expertise:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Three (3) or more years of supply chain experience, medical setting preferred.
• Surgical Supply Purchasing experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Adheres to organizational patient safety standards relevant to the department.
• Ability to detect and investigate problems, make evaluations supported by best practice, ability to provide consultation to physicians, nurses and others in area of specialization.
• Ability to implement performance improvement activities and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Excellent communication skills. Effective communication with all members of the health care team is essential.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org