Her Story
About Kaity
Kaity Tritz is a healthcare operations leader with 19 years of experience across clinical care, administration, and program management. She started as a lab clerk and moved through roles as a CNA, laboratory technician, X-ray technician, and lead X-ray technician before stepping into management. She has since overseen home medical equipment operations, family practice clinics, and urgent care. She also served as liaison for a Veterans program across Siouxland and led habilitation services at Hope Haven, supporting individuals living with mental illness.
Since August 2026, Kaity has been Director of Operations at Prime Physicians, where she manages contracts that place healthcare providers with the Indian Health Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her focus is building strong teams and a healthy workplace culture through education and hands-on coaching. She holds a CNA certificate, an Associate's and Bachelor's of Science in Radiologic Technology, and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. She also pursued further study in mental health and suicide prevention. Alongside her healthcare career, she launched an event coordination business in 2023. She was named runner-up for Rookie of the Year in insurance sales while undergoing cancer treatment.
Outside of work, Kaity serves on the praise team at her church and supports members of the addiction recovery community. She enjoys reading, biking, and time with her family, along with caring for her three dogs and a kitten. Guided by mentors who taught her the value of clear expectations, sound systems, and trust, she now mentors others. She encourages young women entering healthcare to stay open to unexpected paths.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kaity
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my willingness to embrace unexpected opportunities and to keep learning at every stage of my career. I began as a lab clerk and grew into clinical and then leadership roles because I never placed limitations on myself. I am also grateful for the mentors who shaped my leadership. Hearing from former colleagues that they valued and missed my leadership tells me I have done my job well, because a good leader prepares their team to thrive independently.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Three mentors have shaped the guidance I value most. Steve Murray introduced me to the "get on the bus" philosophy: set clear expectations so that everyone is moving toward a shared goal. Jesse Thomas strengthened my understanding of organizational systems and budgeting. My current COO, Adam Johnson, has shown me the value of trusting leaders and giving them the freedom to perform at their best.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Stay flexible and open to opportunities you did not plan for. A career does not have to stay within the specialty where it began. Mine started in clinical care and grew into broad healthcare leadership. Keep learning, accept new challenges, and never place limitations on yourself.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Staffing and retention are among the biggest challenges in healthcare today. Employees increasingly want workplaces that align with their values and offer a healthy, supportive culture. I believe retention begins with listening to employees, building trust, establishing effective policies, and making sure people understand that their contributions matter. Organizations that do this well have a real opportunity to stand out.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In my work, trust, clear expectations, and people-centered leadership matter most to me. I want employees to have the support and tools they need to reach their highest potential. Compassion, adaptability, and resilience guide me in my career and beyond. Personally, I value my family, my faith and church community, and supporting people in addiction recovery.
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