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What does a director of sterile processing do?

A Director of Sterile Processing oversees the sterilization and disinfection processes for medical instruments and equipment in healthcare facilities. They manage the sterile processing department, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and develop protocols to maintain the highest levels of infection control. Their responsibilities also include supervising staff, coordinating training, and collaborating with other healthcare departments to support patient care and surgical services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of sterile processing?

To thrive as a Director of Sterile Processing, you need in-depth knowledge of sterile processing protocols, regulatory standards, and leadership experience, often supported by a bachelor's degree and certification such as CRCST or CHL. Familiarity with sterilization equipment, tracking systems, and quality assurance tools is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and team management skills set outstanding leaders apart in this role. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient delivery of sterile instruments, compliance with healthcare regulations, and effective department operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of sterile processing, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Sterile Processing often faces challenges such as ensuring strict adherence to sterilization protocols, managing staff training, and keeping up with regulatory compliance. Balancing high case volumes while maintaining quality standards requires strong organizational and communication skills. Effective directors prioritize continuous staff education, invest in updated technologies, and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork to address these challenges. Collaborating closely with surgical teams and infection control departments is also essential for ongoing success.

What is the difference between Director Sterile vs Sterile Processing Supervisor?

AspectDirector SterileSterile Processing Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field; certifications like CRCST or CSPDT are commonUsually requires a high school diploma or associate degree; certifications like CRCST or CSPDT are preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees sterile processing departments, manages staff, and develops policies in hospitals or surgical centersSupervises daily sterile processing activities, ensures compliance, and trains staff in healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centers, healthcare organizationsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities

The main difference between a Director Sterile and a Sterile Processing Supervisor lies in their level of responsibility and scope. The Director Sterile holds a higher managerial role, overseeing entire departments and strategic planning, while the Supervisor focuses on daily operations and staff supervision. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but the Director's position involves broader oversight and decision-making.

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Division Director Sterile Processing

Kaysville, UT • On-site

HCA Healthcare
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead facility Sterile Processing leaders to implement, measure, and direct Sterile Processing operations to ensure service excellence.

  • Monitor and report on the performance of hospital-based Sterile Processing operations against established standards and plans.

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliance, data integrity, and effectiveness of operational procedures.

HCA Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,317 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Division Director Sterile Processing today with HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Division Director Sterile Processing Operations (DDSPO) contributes to strategic and operational plans, including the HCA Sterile Processing playbook, and implements those plans through facility leadership in the assigned divisions. Under the direction of the AVP Sterile Processing Operations, this position collaborates with other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with the HCA Sterile Processing playbook. The DDSPO leads facility Sterile Processing leaders to implement, measure and direct Sterile Processing operations to ensure consistent, standardized service excellence to Surgical Services. Initially, this work will be focused on pilot facilities, proving the concept before expansion across the HCA enterprise. This position guides the maintenance of strategic and operational plans at a divisional level, monitoring and reporting monthly performance against the plans. This position ensures the integrity of data feeds and operational metrics. The DDSPO will contribute to the development of advanced capabilities (e.g., predictive analytics).

What you will do:

  • Contributes to the development of strategic and operational plans (including the HCA Sterile Processing playbook) for Sterile Processing operations
  • Maintains mechanisms to monitor hospital-based Sterile Processing operations against the HCA standards
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the data and effectiveness of systems and operational procedures
  • Assists with operational and systems education as necessary
  • Works closely with Project Management and Clinical Education to ensure sustained success of process improvements at the division level
  • May be requested to provide division support to multiple divisions
  • Contributes to policies and procedures, and ensures compliance
  • Regularly reviews performance data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement for the division, and makes recommendations to key division and facility stakeholders

What you will need:

  • Bachelors Degree in Health Administration, Business Management or equivalent required
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • 3+ years relevant healthcare experience (clinical, sterile processing, OR, Supply Chain, etc.) preferred
  • Specific Sterile Processing, OR, Supply Chain leadership experience preferred
  • Sterile Processing Certification preferred
  • Certified Surgical Technician preferred

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Division Director Sterile Processing opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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