Ideal Background:
System-level leadership experience overseeing large, multi-site SPD operations.
Strong collaboration with physician leadership and perioperative services.
Proven success leading operational and process improvement initiatives.
Union environment experience preferred.
High emotional intelligence, visible leadership style, and excellent communication skills.
Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and bridge organizational silos.
Experience supporting HRO initiatives; value analysis experience is a plus.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area with travel between seven hospital locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead system-wide Sterile Processing operations across seven hospital campuses.
Partner with surgeons to optimize instrument trays, improve utilization, and enhance efficiency.
Drive process improvement initiatives that accelerate "speed to value" through workflow optimization and standardization.
Build collaboration across departments, breaking down silos and strengthening communication.
Partner with the Associate Director to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Support High Reliability Organization (HRO) initiatives and continuous operational improvement.
A leading California academic health system is seeking an experienced Interim Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Leader to provide system-wide leadership across seven hospital operating room locations. This 12-month engagement begins in early August and offers the potential to transition into a permanent role based on mutual fit.
The leader will oversee large-scale SPD operations, partner with physician and perioperative leaders, and drive operational excellence across the enterprise.